Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Miss Piggy Donated to the Smithsonian (VIDEO)
Miss Piggy will be joining Kermit the Frog in the collection of Jim Henson's Muppets. Miss Piggy will be joining Kermit the Frog in the collection of Jim Henson's Muppets, according to FOX News.
Hertz Adds the Tesla Model S to Their Collection
Hertz Corporation, the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, announced on Monday that they are expanding their Dream Cars to introduce the Tesla Model S in the U.S.
JetBlue Launching Mint, a New Premium Class
JetBlue will be launching a new premium class next summer. JetBlue will be launching a new premium class next summer, according to USA Today. The new service will only be available on flights between New York and San Francisco, as well as New York and Los Angeles.
Duck Boat Fire In London Causes Passengers to Jump Into the River Thames (VIDEO)
Twenty-eight people were rescued after a fire started on an amphibious bus, called a duck boat, on the River Thames while opposite the Houses of Parliament in central London.
FAA Recommendation Draft Will Still Prohibit Phone Use
The FAA is retooling the rules for the use of personal electronics on planes during takeoff and landing, but the use of email and movies may still be prohibited.
Amanda Bynes Enters Into Treatment In Malibu Facility After Psychiatric Hold
Amanda Bynes has left UCLA Medical Center, where she was being held to receive treatment for serious mental illness.
Smokejumper Idaho: Air-Deployed Firefighter Dies In Accident During Training (VIDEO)
A smokejumper in Idaho died in an accident on Friday while parachuting. A smokejumper in Idaho died in an accident on Friday while parachuting, according to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and reported by the Associated Press.
Virgin and Delta Partnership Approved by DOT
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have been approved by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to partner together in a joint venture.
Farmstand at JFK: JetBlue Opens Pop-Up For Locally Grown Food
Airports aren't normally thought of as a great place to buy produce, especially if you're looking for locally grown, but a new pop-up farm stand has been set up inside the JetBlue terminal at JFK airport in New York City.
World's Happiest People: U.N. Study Finds Denmark at Number One
The happiest people in the world live in northern Europe, according to a survey published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
Jimmy Kimmel Kanye West: Twitter War Starts After Skit (VIDEO)
Jimmy Kimmel and Kanye West have begun a Twitter feud, though it's unclear if they are actually angry or if it's an elaborate hoax.
State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert
A global travel alert has been issued by the United States Department of state. A global travel alert has been issued by the United States Department of state following the terrorist attack at a mall in Kenya.
FAA Committee Recommends Easing Restrictions on Electronic Devices
An advisory panel met this week to confer over whether to lessen the restrictions on personal electronic devices during landing and takeoff.
Green Bay Bridge Closed: 911 Call to Report 'Sagging' (VIDEO)
The Green Bay Bridge in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been closed after a driver called 911 to report that the bridge was sagging.
Qatar Airways Requires Female Flight Employees to Seek Permissions Before Marrying
Qatar Airways is being criticized for an outdated and misogynistic policy that requires female employees to seek permission from the company before getting married.
14 Pandas Born In China (VIDEO)
Fourteen pandas were born at the Chengdu Panda Base in Sichuan Province, China, on Monday. Fourteen pandas were born at the Chengdu Panda Base in Sichuan Province, China, on Monday, according to the New York Daily News.
Pilot Falls Asleep At 30,000 Feet
Pilots fell asleep while flying at 30,000 feet while in the cockpit of a 300-passenger plane that was traveling to Britain last August.
Mariska Hargitay PSAs: 'SVU' Actress to Bring Attention to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (VIDEO)
Mariska Hargitay, an actress of the popular television show "Law & Order: SVU," has participated in a public service announcement (PSA) to fight domestic violence.
Hostels Are Increasingly Popular With Business Travelers (VIDEO)
Hostels, traditionally associated with backpacking college-aged students, are becoming a more popular option with business travelers.
Ruin Pubs Are Popular in Budapest (VIDEO)
The "Ruin pubs" of Budapest have emerged onto the city's scene recently. The "Ruin pubs" of Budapest have emerged onto the city's scene recently, according to USA Today.
LAX Opens New Star Alliance Lounge at Tom Bradley Terminal
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will open a new Star Alliance Lounge on Wednesday. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will open a new Star Alliance Lounge on Wednesday, according to USA Today.
Ryanair Acknowledges An Image Problem, Pledges Improvement
Ryanair has acknowledged that they have an image problem and need to fix the way customers perceive them so customers don't take their business to other airlines.
FAA to Ease Restrictions on Personal Electronic Devices
A federal advisory panel will be meeting this week to determine the recommendations for the use of personal electronic devices on airplanes during take-off and landing.
Rihanna Partakes In Illegal Tourist Activities During Her Visit to Thailand (VIDEO)
A photograph that singer Rihanna posted to her Instagram account has gotten two men in Thailand in trouble.
Alaska Airlines Ranks Most Efficient
A new report has been released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has ranked the efficiency of domestic operations by America's largest carriers.
Racetrack Resort Hotel Draws Fans Who Want to Sleep on top on the Track
A resort hotel has in Abu Dhabi has been built with a unique amenity that guests will not be used to seeing in a hotel - a racetrack.
Dallas-Fort Worth Apologizes, Reimburses Overcharged Drivers
There have been thousands of drivers leaving the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport that have been overcharged as a result of technical errors during the first two weeks of a new parking control system that costs $56 million.
Allegiant Airlines Grounds Much of Fleet to Inspect Planes
Allegiant airlines grounded more than half of its fleet of MD-80 aircraft out of service on Friday to inspect the emergency slides.
Mumford & Sons: Band Announces Plans to 'Take a Considerable Amount of Time Off'
Mumford & Sons have announced that they will be taking an indefinite break. Mumford & Sons have announced that they will be taking an indefinite break, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Hard Rock Hotel to Open In Palm Springs
A new Hard Rock Hotel is opening in Palm Springs on October 4. A new Hard Rock Hotel is opening in Palm Springs on October 4, according to a press release.
