News More than 6,100 flights delayed across the US over thunderstorms in the NortheastUSA TODAY - Cydney HendersonThe Northeast is being hit with heavy rain, causing a flurry of flight delays and cancellations during a busy travel weekend ahead of Labor Day and back-to-school season. As of 12:15 a.m. ET Friday, 6,133
Hawaiian Airlines 7 sent to hospital after smoke in Hawaiian Airlines plane cabin forces emergency landingUSA TODAY - Caleb JonesHONOLULU — Seven people were taken to the hospital Thursday after smoke filled the cabin of a Hawaiian Airlines flight from California to Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines says 184 passengers and seven crew members
Methanol Taking a vacation? Here's how to avoid tainted alcohol anywhere you travelUSA TODAY - Morgan HinesRight now, a vacation in Costa Rica could sound more nerve-wracking than relaxing: More than 20 people have died since June, and authorities are linking their deaths to tainted alcohol. As of Aug. 5, people
Chicago, IL Rooftop bars, kayaking and tacos at the beach: A blueprint for a Chicago adventureUSA TODAY - Dawn GilbertsonCHICAGO — The last time my son and I roamed this sparkling lakefront city together, he was wearing a Minnesota Vikings Santa hat and matching pajama pants and getting heckled at Soldier Field. It was surprise
United Airlines United adding four international routes, including first flights to Nice, France, and Palermo, ItalyUSA TODAY - Dawn GilbertsonUnited Airlines, hoping to get travelers thinking about next year's vacations as the end of summer vacation season looms, announced several new international flights on Thursday. The new service includes
Zip-lines 10 great adventures for ordinary travelers, from whitewater rafting to ziplinesUSA TODAY - Larry BleibergYou don’t have to be a superjock or a reality show contestant to have an extreme travel adventure. Ordinary people can have incredible experiences – like bungee jumping, high-speed ziplining and dune –
Qantas Qantas Airways is testing ultra long-haul 19-hour flights to see how crew, pilots respondUSA TODAY - Jayme DeerwesterThere may soon be a new world's longest flight, a title currently held by Singapore Airlines' 9,534-mile Newark to Singapore route, which lasts 18 hours and 30 minutes. Australian airline Qantas announced
Las Vegas, NV Air traveler accused of punching pilot at Las Vegas airport gateUSA TODAYLAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say an air traveler was detained by Las Vegas police after he punched an airline pilot at a McCarran International Airport gate where crew members determined he was too intoxicated
Baja California Cruise ship tours: Take a look inside Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival SplendorUSA TODAY - Peter KnegoWith its over the top, eye-popping decor conceived by Joseph Farcus, the former designer of choice for Carnival Cruise Line, the Carnival Splendor is one of the flashiest cruise ships afloat. Originally
Air Travel Ask the Captain: How do pilots avoid thunderstorms while flying at night?USA TODAY - John CoxHow do pilots avoid anvil-head clouds and other signs of thunderstorms while flying at night? Pilots use onboard weather radar to remain clear of thunderstorms during day and night operations. Lightning
Bread 10 of the best artisanal bakeries in North AmericaUSA Today 10Best - Amber Gibson From breads to sweets, these bakeries offer the best Sometimes all you need is good bread and butter. Or an impossibly flaky croissant. These artisan …
Auckland 10 of the best things to do in AucklandUSA Today 10Best - Jillian Dara The city is a gateway to New Zealand's incomparable offerings In a country where nature has superseded its urban offerings, visits to New Zealand’s …
Sculpture Giant hand sculpture in New Zealand draws mixed reviews: What 'nightmares are made of'?USA TODAY - David OliverThere an eye-catching new sculpture of a giant hand — with a face on it — in Wellington, New Zealand, and it's receiving mixed reviews. The work, called "Quasi," is by Ronnie Van Hout of Melbourne, Australia,
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh's transformed dining scene is the place to be and eatUSA TODAY - Melissa RayworthPITTSBURGH — When celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich decided to open a restaurant in Pittsburgh's Strip District in 2001, she arrived in a neighborhood filled with warehouses and factories. This narrow stretch
Montréal First time in Montreal? Here are 5 things you should doUSA TODAY - Brent SchrotenboerMONTREAL — Less than three miles from the St. Lawrence River, a small wooded mountain stands just 764 feet above sea level but still lays down the law from high above the surrounding metropolis. This Mount
Hawaii Woman attacked by shark while swimming in Hawaii; officials say shark 'still in the area'USA TODAY - Adrianna RodriguezA woman was bitten twice by a shark while swimming in Hawaii, police said. The woman, 27, was swimming in the waters off of Napoopoo Park in Kealakekua Bay at around 8 a.m. Tuesday when a shark with a
Indiana This former Indiana missile silo could be your new homeUSA TODAY - Dawn MitchellSubterranean living isn’t for everyone. Neither is the idea of a fixer-upper. But someone with ambition, vision and $850,000 could transform this Cold War-era missile silo in Indiana into their dream One
Pizza 8 things to avoid at the cruise-ship buffet if you want to keep your stomach ship-shapeUSA TODAY - Ashley KosciolekStereotypically, cruising is synonymous with overindulgence: relaxing, gambling and especially eating and drinking. Buffets on many ships serve as the mother lode for everything from light bites to dense
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge finally lands in Orlando: Details about Disney's new attractionUSA TODAY - Michelle SpitzerThe time Star Wars fans have been waiting for is upon us. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially opens Aug. 29 at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando. If you’re planning to visit Batuu, the planet
TSA Yikes! 15-inch-long snake left behind at TSA checkpoint at New Jersey airportUSA TODAY - Ilana KellerBut your pet snake? That may be a new one. The Transportation Security Administration says it appears a traveler forgot their ring-neck snake at a checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport on
Orkney Scotland's Orkney Islands: Hop the ferry to see Celtic ruins, sites from World War I, IIUSA TODAY - Rick StevesOn a recent trip to Great Britain, I decided at the last minute to snip two days off from my time in London and go somewhere I've never been before: the Orkney Islands. Perched just an hour's ferry ride
San Juan The world's best restaurants of 2019, according to Food & Wine, Travel + LeisureUSA TODAY - Sara M MoniuszkoTraveling around the world and looking for something good to eat? Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure's latest best restaurant list is here to help. The magazines released their combined 2019 World's Best
James White Man flashes housekeeper, plunges to death while leaping hotel balconies in AtlantaUSA TODAYATLANTA – Police say a man flashed a housekeeper at an Atlanta hotel and died trying to escape security by leaping between balconies. Atlanta police Investigator James White told reporters that the man
Airlines Family-friendly airlines: Emirates, Qatar, British Airways, Lufthansa lead top 20 rankingsUSA TODAY - Jayme DeerwesterAs any parent who's flown with children – especially on long-haul flights – can attest, some airlines understand the stress of family travel more than others. Family services can range from a pair of wings
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JetBlue Southwest, JetBlue top J.D. Power airline rankingsUSA TODAY - Dawn GilbertsonYou wouldn't know it from scrolling through the steady stream of passenger complaints on Twitter, but travelers' satisfaction with airlines continues to grow. The latest evidence: the industry's customer
