Articles by Katie McFadden
Spirit Airlines Flight Hit By Lightning, No Injuries Reported
A Spirit Airlines flight that left was heading to the Atlantic City International Airport was delayed on Thursday evening after it was struck by a bolt of lightning while in the air.
Valentine's Day 2014: Southwest Airlines Shows LUV with Free Gift Cards and Complimentary Drinks
Southwest Airlines is showing some love this Valentine's Day to its customers. Actually, the airlines is spreading the LUV by surprising dozens of customers with $500 in Southwest gift cards.
Las Vegas Hotels: Tips for Cheaper Travel to Sin City from Vegas.com
Las Vegas is a great travel destination, especially with world-class entertainment, amazing dining, incomparable nightlife, and luxury hotels in one city. However it can get pricey. Vegas.com has provided tips on how to save money or make the most out of money while traveling to Las Vegas.
Presidents' Day 2014: Most Expensive U.S. Destinations to Spend the Holiday Weekend
Planning on traveling for the Presidents' Day holiday? Depending on where you go, hotels could cost a lot. According to CheapHotels.org, the most expensive destination in the United States to spend this upcoming Presidents' Day weekend is Kihei, Maui.
Wingman: New App, Deemed the Tinder of Air Travel, Helps Passengers Connect Mid-flight
There's a new definition of a wingman and this time it's in app form. A new app called Wingman helps connect passengers "with attractive people on your flight, all before you touch down."
EasyJet Airline Fined $75,000 For Kicking Disabled Woman Off Flight
Budget airline easyJet was hit with a hefty fine for kicking a disabled woman off of a flight. A French appeals court has increased the fine tenfold to 50,000 euros ($75,000).
Alaska Airlines to Offer Free Beer Tastings on Select Q400 Flights around Alaska
Some Alaska Airlines passengers may be able to participate in a beer tasting on select flights. Those on flights Anchorage and Fairbanks and Anchorage and Kodiak will be able to taste local beers like Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling Co.'s Old 55 Pale Ale.
All Nippon Airways Flight to New York Diverted to Alaska After Unruly Passenger Goes Beserk & is Tied Down
A flight from Tokyo to New York was diverted to Anchorage, Alaska on Monday after a passenger went crazy on board and had to be tied down to his seat by flight attendants.
Heathrow Airport Security Confiscates Mini Gun from Toy Story Woody Doll
Even Woody from Toy Story isn't allowed to fly with his weapon. Security staff at Heathrow airport recently confiscated the gun from the cowboy doll. The toy, which was holding a miniature six-shooter was apparently thought to be a terror risk.
TSA Humiliates Cancer Patient By Announcing He Was Wearing A Diaper
A Transportation Security Administration agent reportedly made fun of a cancer patient over the fact that they wore a diaper. The TSA agent announced it to other passengers and strip-searched the man before allowing him to pass.
U.S. Embassy Warns Americans Not to Fly From Guyana by Caribbean Airlines February 10-12
American citizens were given warnings against flying out the Guyana on Caribbean Airlines flights bound for the United States for the next two days according to the U.S. Embassy.
Flappy Bird Suicide: Internet Hoax Claims Creator Dong Nguyen Killed Himself
The creator of Flappy Bird, Dong Nguyen, has committed suicide. At least that's what one report is saying. However Nguyen didn't kill himself and neither did seven other people in the U.S. Nguyen seems to be the victim of a cruel Internet death hoax.
Planes Land at the Wrong Airport Often, Reports Show
Planes landing at the wrong airport seem like a huge oopsie, but it is more common that one would think. The Associated Press reports that at least 150 flights either landed at the wrong airport or started to land and realized their mistake in time according to government safety databases and media reports since the early 1990s.
Olympic Ring Mishap: Boris Avdeyev, Man Responsible for Opening Ceremony Mistake, Was Not Killed or Found Dead in Russia
The Olympic Ring mishap has left a man dead. Or has it? A report on the Internet claims that the man who was responsible for the fifth ring not lighting up during the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Sochi, was found dead the next day. However the report is just a hoax.
Drunk Woman Causes Delta Flight to Divert to Minneapolis
A Delta Air Lines flight was diverted on Friday due to a drunk unruly passenger. A Delta Air Lines flight was diverted on Friday due to a drunk unruly passenger.
NY Hotel That Inspired 'The Shining' Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
Guests staying at the hotel on which the horror film The Shining was based are dealing with their own nightmare after contracting a gastrointestinal illness.
Flight Diverted to Istanbul Due to Hijack Attempt to Sochi, Where Olympic Opening Ceremony Is Taking Place
A plane heading for Turkey was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday after someone tried to hijack the aircraft.
Travel Company Offers Romantic Stay in a Submarine in the Caribbean for $140,000 a Night
Who needs the Mile High Club? Have an underwater adventure with the Mile Low Club. A high-end travel company is offering couples the chance to stay in a submarine.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner: Air India Flight Diverted Due to Software Issue
Another Boeing 787 Dreamliner has caused problems for an airline. An Air India flight had to divert to Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday after a software issue.
Toothpaste Alert: Airlines Warned Of Toothpaste Bombs on Flights to Russia for Olympics
Toothpaste alert! Airlines that are heading to Russia have been warned of possible toothpaste bombs. With the Olympics taking place in Sochi, the House Homeland Security Committee warned that terrorists could have explosives in toothpaste or cosmetic tubes on flight.
Valentine's Day 2014: Top 10 Romantic Hotels in the U.S.
Valentine's Day 2014 is almost here and it's the season of love. Valentine's Day 2014 is almost here and it's the season of love. Thousands of couple are planning to make 2014 the year for a couple's getaway.
CVS to Stop Selling All Tobacco Products at All Stores by October 1st
CVS Caremark is trying to help smokers quit. The store has decided to no longer sell cigarettes and other tobacco products at its more than 7,600 drugstores across the country.
TSA Relaxes Rules on International Duty-Free Alcohol
The TSA has gone loose on liquor rules. Those who want to buy alcohol abroad at a duty-free shop and don't want to store it in their checked luggage when they have a connecting flight, can now do so.
Norwegian Breakaway: Child Drowns in Cruise Pool, Second Taken to Hospital
A four-year-old child died after drowning in a swimming pool on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship off the coast of North Carolina.
Boeing 787 Drealiner: LOT Airline's Flight Cancelled Due to Computer Glitch
Yet another problem with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner forced an airline to cancel a fight. LOT, the Polish based airline, called off the flight from Warsaw on Monday night and had to put the passengers onto another plane after the Boeing 787 had a computer glitch.
New Website, Smoketels.com, Makes it Easy to Find Smoker-Friendly Hotel Rooms Worldwide
Good news for travelers who smoke. A new website provides smokers with access to more than 100,000 hotels around the world that offer smoking hotel rooms. Smoketels.com allows travelers to make online reservations to such hotels.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Dead? Actor Becomes Victim of Snowboarding Death Hoax Again
Arnold Schwarzenegger is dead. At least that's what Twitter and some sources on the internet are saying. However the actor and former California governor didn't die. He's just the victim of an internet death hoax again.
Cleanest Cruise Lines According to CDC Inspections
Is cruising a dirty way to travel? With so much news of cruise passengers coming down with norovirus, that may seem like the case but not all of them dirty. Some cruise lines have a pretty good record for being sanitary.
Colonel Meow Dead? Internet Mourns Loss of World's Furriest Cat
Colonel Meow has died. A furry Persian-Himalayan cat given the title "Colonel Meow" for his look passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The cause of death of the world's furriest cat has not yet been revealed.
Super Bowl 2014: TSA Provides Tips on Not What to Bring When Traveling to the Big Game
Super Bowl 2014 is here and with the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos playing in New Jersey, that means a lot of football fans will be traveling. To help travelers, the TSA posted some helpful tips that will make a flight easier.
