Articles by Katie McFadden
Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess Ends Trip Early After Norovirus Outbreak
Yet another cruise ship trip was cut early due to an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness. Yet another cruise ship trip was cut early due to an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness.
Seahawks 747: Boeing Gives Plane Seattle Seahawks Theme For Super Bowl XLVII
A Seahawks 747 was unveiled by Boeing this week in honor of their spot in Super Bowl XLVIII. Boeing painted a special 747-8 Freighter for the special occasion.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Faces Death Penalty For Boston Marathon Bombings
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev may get the death penalty. The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings will face the ultimate penalty if he is convicted for the crime.
Valentine's Day 2014: United Airlines Giving Away Free Flights to Those With Flight or Airport Love Stories
Valentine's Day 2014 is almost here and love is in the air! United Airlines wants to know if you met your better half in flight? Popped the question at 30,000 feet? Cupid's arrow strike you at the airport? United is looking for your flight and airport-related stories.
Drunk Woman Bites Flight Attendant & Kicks Another in the Testicles on Air New Zealand Flight
A drunk woman bit a flight attendant and kicked another in the testicles on an Air New Zealand flight to Bali.
Casino Snakes: Rumor About Sands Casino Resoirt Bethlehem Found to be False
Casino snakes? Recent rumors slithering around said that patrons of The Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem were being bitten by snakes. It's not true. The eastern Pennsylvania casino is snake free, despite what online rumors say.
Man Uses One First-Class Airline Ticket to Get Free Meals at Chinese Airport Lounge for a Year
A first-class ticket usually qualifies passengers for a few extra perks, but a Chinese man has figured out how to make full use out of his ticket without even flying. A genius has figured out a way to score free meals for a year by taking advantage of a Chinese airline and a first-class ticket.
Alec Baldwin Incorrectly Accuses the TSA of Patting Down His 5-Month-Old Daughter in Bahamas
Alec Baldwin went on yet another Twitter tirade. This time it was against the TSA, but it seems that Baldwin was a bit confused in his accusation.
Royal Caribbean to Compensate Explorer of the Seas Passengers For Shortened Trip After 600+ Fall Ill
Those on the shortened Explorer of the Seas cruise will be compensated, Royal Caribbean says. The 10-day Caribbean cruise was cut short after hundreds of passengers and dozens of crew members came down with a gastrointestinal illness.
Southwest Airlines Announces International Service For the First Time
Southwest Airlines is going international. For the first time ever, the largest carrier of domestic passenger in the U.S. is selling tickets for international flights.
Luna Park in Coney Island to Launch New Thunderbolt Roller Coaster in Summer 2014
Coney Island's Luna Park will debut a brand new high-thrill roller coaster this summer 2014. Starting Memorial Day Weekend, park guests will be able to ride the park's first-ever vertical lift steel roller coaster, The Thunderbolt.
New Abu Dhabi U.S. Customs Preclearance Facility Draws Criticism
Traveling from the United Arab Emirates to the United States has become easier. A new U.S. Customs clearance facility has opened in Abu Dhabi's airport. While the new facility may mean good news for passengers, it is drawing criticism from pilots and Congress members.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Explorer Of The Seas Trip After 550+ Passengers Get Sick on Board
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship had to cancel the rest of its sailing after hundreds of passengers and crew came down with a gastrointestinal illness.
Super Bowl 2014: Alaska Airlines Offering Free Tailgate Flight to New Jersey in Sweepstakes
Super Bowl 2014 is almost here and with the two out-of-state teams playing in New Jersey this year, fans are going to have to fly across the country for the big game. Several airlines are already offering extra flight to the New York area but Alaska Airlines has come up with a completely unique flight promotion for the big game.
Tom Cruise Dead? Actor Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Tom Cruise is dead. At least that's what social media is saying. However the "Mission Impossible" actor didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Cruise is just fine.
Super Bowl Date Change: Cold & Snowy Weather Could Move Day of Big Game
Super Bowl 2014 is scheduled for February 2nd, but that date could change if the cold weather continues.
Naked Sledding World Championship Set for February 15th in Braunlage, Germany
Would you ever go sledding naked? Or would you at least want to watch? Head to Germany! The German town of Braunlage is holding its fifth annual Naked Sledding World Championship next month.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Diagon Alley Comes to Universal Studios Orlando Summer 2014
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is becoming even more magical. The new segment, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley is coming to Universal Orlando.
Delta Air Lines Named 2014 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World Magazine
Delta Air Lines was named 2014 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine. This is the first time in a decade that a U.S. carrier was given the title.
Additional 1,400 Flights Cancelled on Wednesday Due to Northeast Winter Snow Storm
A winter snow storm in the northeast led to the cancellation of an additional 1,400 flight cancellations on Wednesday.
Salpa Maggiore: Fisherman Catches See-Through Creature in New Zealand Waters
A fisherman caught a rare creature which is believed to be a Salpa maggiore. The see-through shrimp-like creature was swimming near the surface of the ocean in New Zealand.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner: Fuel Leak Causes 19 Hour Delay for Norwegian Air Flight
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was hit wit yet another problem. A Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA Dreamliner was delayed for about 19 hours due to a fuel leak.
Passenger Fined $700 For Using Cell Phone & Not Wearing Seatbelt on Jetstar Flight
Behaving badly on a flight can result in a hefty fine. A Jetstar passenger learned that the hard way when he was forced to pay a $700 fine after a flight on the budget airline.
Rihanna Dead? Internet Hoax Scam Claims Singer Died After Being Raped
Rihanna is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the "Pour it Up" singer didn't die. She's just the victim of an Internet death hoax scam. Rihanna is just fine.
More Than 2,000 Flights Cancelled Due to Northeast Snow Storm
Winter Storm Janus is just beginning but it has already caused thousands of flight disruptions around the United States. Those traveling to, from and around the Northeast should brace themselves for a travel headache.
New York Jets Quarterback Geno Smith Allegedly Kicked Off Flight After Getting into Fight with Flight Attendant
New York Jets Quarterback Geno Smith was allegedly kicked off of a Virgin America flight after getting into a fight with a flight attendant.
Will Smith Dead? Internet Hoax Claims Actor Died...Again
Will Smith is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the "Fresh Prince" actor didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Smith is fine.
Southwest Pilots Who Landed At Wrong Airport Said They Were Confused by Runway Lights
The pilots who landed a Southwest Airlines plane at the wrong airport have explained the mistake. They simply told investigators that they mistook the bright lights of the smaller Missouri airport for their intended destination of Branson Airport.
National Park Service Free Days: Get Free Admission January 20th & 8 Other Days in 2014
The National Park Service is giving guests opportunities to visit its parks for free. They are having nine days throughout the year of complimentary admission to America's national parks. The first free day is Monday, January 20th.
Drunk Delta Flight Attendant Arrested For Being 3 Times Over the Limit During Work
A Delta flight attendant was arrested for being drunk on the job this week. The 58-year-old Nancy Bray was three times the legal limit for alcohol in her system when she tried to board a flight.
