Articles by Katie McFadden
Boeing Dreamliner Taken Out of Norwegian Air's Fleet Due to Several Breakdowns
The Dreamliner is still facing issues. Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle is taking a brand new Boeing Dreamliner out of long-haul service and is asking the company to fix it after it faced several breakdowns.
Deaf Passengers Push for Deaf-Friendly In-Flight Entertainment from Airlines
Being 2013, one would think airlines would accommodate deaf passengers when it comes to in-flight entertainment, but some deaf passengers claim that isn't the case.
National Drink Beer Day: Celebrate on Saturday, September 28th!
Like beer? Well today is your day. Saturday, September 28 is National Drink Beer Day. Like beer? Well today is your day. Saturday, September 28 is National Drink Beer Day.
Pilot Heart Attack: United Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to Medical Emergency
A pilot had a heart attack in the middle of a flight leading to an emergency landing. A pilot had a heart attack in the middle of a flight leading to an emergency landing.
Costa Concordia Remains Found: Bodies of Two Missing People to Be Recovered
Human remains were found amongst the Costa Concordia shipwreck. The remains may belong to the last two missing people from the ship which grounded and sank off Giglio island in Italy in 2012.
Qatar Airways Reportedly Forces Female Employees To Ask For Permission to Marry
Flying is not so freeing on Qatar Airways. The airline is being criticized for reportedly forcing female workers to ask for permission from the company when they want to get married or to reveal when they become pregnant.
Alaska Dinosaur Tracks: Thousands of Footprints Found Along Yukon River
Alaska was a home to dinosaurs as dinosaur tracks have recently been found in the state in thousands.
Apple Maps iPhone Mistake Sends Drivers Onto Airport Runway
Apple Maps has failed again. Those trying to get to Fairbanks International Airport in Alaska have almost wound up on airport runways due to a mistake.
Poachers in Zimbabwe: More than 80 Elephants Killed for Illegal Ivory Trades
A group of poachers in Zimbabwe have killed more than 80 elephants by poisoning them with cyanide. The demand for illegally trafficked ivory has sparked an elephant killing spree around the region.
Man Dies on Flight: Nigerian Man Dead on United Airlines Flight to Houston
A man died on a United Airlines flight on Tuesday. A man died on a United Airlines flight on Tuesday. Benedict Sylvester Igwedike was flying to the US out of Lagos, Nigeria on a United Airlines flight on Tuesday but the 67-year-old man never made it, Chron reports.
EasyJet Threatened to Not Let Passenger Board Because He Complained on Twitter
EasyJet reportedly threatened to not let a passenger board a flight after he wrote angry tweets against the airline on Twitter.
Troubled Royal Princess Cruise Ship to Resume Sailing on September 27
The Royal Princess will sail on. Despite facing a brief power outage and having to cancel the rest of the last sailing, Princess Cruises announced that the ship will continue on with its planned sailing from Barcelona on Sept. 27.
Sexist Gorilla: Patrick to Move to Riverbanks Zoo After Biting & Sneering at Girls
A sexist gorilla is being forced to go to therapy after he taunted a female gorilla. The Dallas Zoo primate will have to go to South Carolina to be treated after he bit one of the females and sneered at the other.
Army Tattoo Ban: New Rules Set to Ban Lower Arm and Leg Ink
A U.S. Army tattoo ban is about to be announced as part of an update to a regulation on the appearance of soldiers
Disneyland to Take Restaurant Reservations Online
Disneyland is making the restaurant reservation process more convenient. The park is finally allowing guests to make restaurant reservation online.
Pakistan Earthquake: Dozens Killed, New Island Formed off Coast
A Pakistan earthquake has killed dozens of people. The quake was reported as a 7.7 magnitude by the U.S. Geological Survey on Tuesday.
Naked and Afraid: Schocktoberfest Haunted House Invites Guests to Walk Through Naked
Like to be scared? With Halloween 2013 coming up, now is a good time to face all of your fears, including a fear of being naked in public.
Sam Bradford Car Accident: Internet Hoax Claims Rams Quarterback Broke Both Legs
Sam Bradford broke both of his legs in a car accident. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the St. Louis Rams quarterback didn't break both of his legs because he was never in a car accident. Sam Bradford is just fine.
Disabled Visitors Will No Longer Be Able to Skip Lines at Disney Parks Due to Fakers
Disabled people can no longer skip to the front of the line at Disneyland and Walt Disney World due to non-disabled visitors who have been cheating the system.
American Airlines Flight Evacuated After Man Walks Off Plane
An American Airlines flight had to be evacuated after a passenger walked off of the flight at Lindbergh Field.
Typhoon Usagi Cancels Hundreds of Flights, Snarls Travel
Typhoon Usagi has led to death and major travel disruptions. At least 33 people have been killed in the major storm and several flights were cancelled.
Mila Kunis: Her First Kiss Was With Ashton Kutcher, Co-Star Laura Prepon Reveals
Mila Kunis shared her first kiss with current boyfriend, Ashton Kutcher. Laura Prepon, a fellow co-star from That 70s Show says that their relationship is the real deal and that Kutcher was even Kunis' first kiss.
Snake on a Plane: Qantas Flight Delayed After Snake is Found
Snakes on a plane isn't just a movie. An actual snake was found on a Qantas plane which caused a flight delay.
Royal Princess Cruise Cancelled After Ship Loses Power in the Mediterranean
Another cruise ship has faced a power failure. A trip on Princess Cruises' new ship Royal Princess was cancelled after the ship lost power in the Mediterranean.
Chicago Park Shooting: 13 Injured, Including Toddler, in Random Attack
A Chicago Park shooting has left 13 injured, including a toddler. A Chicago Park shooting has left 13 injured, including a toddler. A three-year-old child is among the victims of the Thursday night shooting at a park on Chicago's south side.
Two Passenger Planes Avoid Near Collision
Two Qantas jets had a near collision on Friday. The two passenger jets were 721 feet from each other over Adelaide.
5.3 Earthquake: Another Quake Rattles Fukushima, Japan
Another quake has rocked Japan. A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit the Japanese prefecture in Fukushima on Friday, where the nuclear power plant that was damaged in a March 2011 earthquake and tsunami sits.
Sara Bareilles Says Katy Perry Didn't Rip Off Her Song "Brave" with "Roar"
Sara Bareilles has opened up about the controversy over Katy Perry stealing her song. Despite fans causing an uproar over Katy Perry's "Roar" sounding just like Bareilles' "Brave," Bareilles says she has no problem with and she that she and Perry are good friends.
Infant Killed In Baggage Claim Conveyor Belt Accident at Spanish Airport
A baby died in an accident involving a baggage collection conveyor belt at a Spanish airport. A baby died in an accident involving a baggage collection conveyor belt at a Spanish airport.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day: Free Donuts at Krispy Kreme [Locations List]
Ahoy Mateys! International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2013 is Thursday, September 19 and to celebrate, Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts to those who participate.
