Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Conman Flys Plane Into Gatwick: Former Pilot May Be Trying to Gain Work Overseas
Michael Fay, 59, spent eight months piloting an Airbus A320, landing it repeatedly at Gatwick Airport in London. He is now wanted for fraud, as police believe he has been seeking work as a pilot or flying instructor.
Virgin America Posts Loss, But It Optimistic And Hopes to Be Ready For an IPO Next Year
Virgin America has stated that it's close to turning a profit and may be ready for an initial public offering (IPO) as early as next year.
Alitalia and Etihad Airways Increase Number of Flights Between Rome and Abu Dhabi
Alitalia and Etihad Airways plan to increase their services from four flights a week between Roma and Abu Dhabi to five.
Man Arrested With Pressure Cooker: 'He Hasn't Done Anything,' According to His Lawyer
A man was arrested this weekend at Detroit Metro Airport with a pressure cooker in his luggage, and while he will remain in jail for the time being, his lawyer, James Howarth, says that having the device doesn't make him a criminal
American Airlines Adds South Korean Route, Expanding the Company Presence In Asia
American Airlines launched its newest route to Asia last week when it debuted a new daily, nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and South Korea's Incheon International Airport, near Seoul.
easyJet is Targeting Business Travelers With a New Fast Track Security Procedure and Flexi Fares
easyJet is beginning a new fast track security service to attract more business travelers. easyJet is beginning a new fast track security service to attract more business travelers, according to BreakingTravelNews.
Whites-Only Scholarship: Columbia University Files a Court Affidavit to Change a Grant That Violates the Law
Columbia University has found itself in an awkward situation, offering a "whites-only" scholarship that can only be offered to benefit Caucasian students from Iowa, though the university is now trying to rectify the situation.
New Salt Study: Too Much Sodium is Unhealthy, But Too Little Can Also Be Harmful
A new report from the Institute of Medicine shows that, while too much sodium can is not healthy, too little sodium can also be harmful.
Zoe Saldana's Weight: 'Allure' Magazine Printed the Number for the 'Avatar' and 'Star Trek' Actress on the Cover
The new issue of Allure magazine features "Star Trek" and "Avatar" actress Zoe Saldana, with a tagline on the cover that reads, "115 pounds of Grit and Heartache."
Pope Tours 2013: Buenos Aires Offers Inside View of Where Pope Francis Grew Up
Buenos Aires newest tour offering doesn't pass by the traditional and popular tourist sites, instead skipping them over to visit sites related to the newly appointed pope
bmi regional Airline Has Launched Six New International Routes from Birmingham and Bristol
bmi regional airline has launched six new international routes from Birmingham Airport and Bristol Airport.
Bluth's Frozen Banana Stand: "There's Always Money" In it as Fan Favorite From 'Arrested Development' Travels the Country (VIDEO)
Fans of "Arrested Development" are already excited with the upcoming premiere of season four about to debut on Netflix, but now they have even more reason to get excited as a real life "Bluth's Frozen Banana Stand," debuts in cities around the country
Viking Cruise: Voyages of Discovery Takes Passengers Along the Historic Route With a Ride on a Replica Long Ship
Murmansk is one of the stops of the Land of the Midnight Sun cruise offered by Voyages of Discovery, where passengers ride on a replica Viking long ship that starts in Norway.
Swiss Air Launches Non-Stop Service to Singapore
Swiss International Air Lines has launched a new daily non-stop service between Singapore and Zurich, Switzerland.
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships: Boston Will See the Clipper and Star Return June 1 for Boston Harborfest
Boston Harbor will soon see tall ships again, as the Liberty Fleet schooners prepare to return to the harbor on June 1.
Farmhouse Inn Sonoma: New Hotel and Spa, Named One of 'World's Best Food Destinations,' Opens in Wine Country
Farmhouse Inn & Restaurant is a rural sanctuary that represents the finest levels of lodging, dining and spa in Sonoma County and is celebrating the Barn's birthday party from May 27, 2013- June 30, 2013, with special packages available for guests.
Climbers Killed During Volcanic Eruption In the Philippines (VIDEO)
Five people were killed in the Philippines on May 7 after one of the country's most active volcanoes erupted, spewing a cloud of ash and smoke high into the air and dislodging rocks
Angelina Jolie Double Mastectomy: Actress Undergoes Procedure After Finding Out She Was at High Risk for Breast Cancer
Angelina Jolie revealed that she had a double mastectomy in February in an editorial piece she wrote for the New York Times today.
Flight No Air Conditioning: Passengers Stranded for Three Hours With No Water Due to Mechanical Malfunction
Passengers leaving on a flight out of Denver suffered an extremely unpleasant start to their trip when the Lufthansa flight was held on the tarmac, with the passengers on board, for three hours with no air conditioning on Monday
Norwegian and Virgin Atlantic Sign Deal on Drealiner for Both Airlines to Benefit with Training and Safety Experience
Norwegian Long Haul and Virgin Atlantic have entered into a memorandum of understanding, enabling them to benefit from their mutual experience with the introduction of the Dreamliner for the both airlines.
O.J. Simpson In Court: Disgraced Former Football Player Tries to Overturn Conviction on Violent Crimes
O.J. Simpson, the disgraced former football player, returns to court on Monday in an attempt to get his convictions for robbery, assault and kidnapping thrown out.
Goat Riding a Horse: Newfoundland Has a Unique New Campaign To Increase Tourism (VIDEO)
Newfoundland and Labrador have a unique new tourism campaign. In it, a baby goat rides on a white horse as music plays in the background
Air Traffic Control Tower Closures Are Canceled After Delays Resulted At Major Airports
Plans for the furloughs and the tower closures were announced by the White House earlier this year in an attempt to meet automatic spending cuts that were set to go into effect as a result of the sequestration law required by Congress that endeavored to reduce the U.S. budget deficit.
Small Luxury Hotels Are Doing Well As Business Improves With Great First Quarter for 2013
Small luxury hotels are doing well. The first quarter results for Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is maintaining outstanding success in 2013 with steady business growth in the first quarter results.
12-Year-Old Arrested for Fatally Stabbing His 8-Year-Old Sister (VIDEO)
The stabbing of an 8-year-old-girl that stunned the residents of a northern California community were relieved to hear that there had been an arrest until they found out that the person that had been arrested was the girl's 12-year-old brother.
19 Shot at Parade: New Orleans Shooting Interrupts Mother's Day Celebrations (VIDEO)
A parade in New Orleans ended in bloodshed on Sunday when 19 people were shot, and three of them were seriously wounded.
New York Summer: A Campaign to Draw British Tourists to the U.S. This Summer
A new campaign, "New York Summer," is launching this year to attract British travelers and their families to come to New York this summer.
Chris Brown and Rihanna Take to Twitter To Air Their Dirty Laundry
The break-up of Rihanna and Chris Brown, the on-and-off couple who have worried many fans with their roller coaster relationship under intense public scrutiny, has taken a very public and acrimonious turn.
The Danger of Water When Traveling and How To Drink and Consume It Safely
Here is a list of tips to help avoid illness when traveling, and leave you to relax and enjoy the delicious food and drink that traveling has to offer without worrying about getting ill.
Traveling Responsibly: Have An Amazing Experience Without Leaving a Negative Impact on the People or Environment
Traveling responsibly consists are seeing new places and learning about new cultures while accepting that everyone does not do things or see things the same as you and your own culture.
