Articles by Katie McFadden
Woman Poses as a Pilot on a Qantas Airlines Flight
A woman recently posed as a flight attendant on a Qantas Airlines flight. A member of the ground crew was able to sit in the cockpit on a flight from Dubai to Sydney and the Australia pilots' union isn't happy about it.
Second Paula Deen Cruise Added Due to High Demand
Paula Deen has some extra time on her hands after being fired from the Food Network, so she's using that time to go cruising. The cooking star has added a second "Paula Deen Cruise" in 2014.
Eiffel Tower Strike: Paris Landmark Closed Due to Worker's Strike
An Eiffel Tower strike caused the famous Paris landmark to be closed on Tuesday. An Eiffel Tower strike caused the famous Paris landmark to be closed on Tuesday.
4th of July 2013: Boston to Have Strict Rules for Fireworks Show After Marathon Bombings
The 4th of July Fireworks are going to be a bit different this year in Boston following the bombings that took place at the Boston Marathon. The Massachusetts State Police has new rules for this year's July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Boston Esplanade.
Starbucks Price Increase: Some Drinks Now Cost More
As if their prices weren't high enough, a Starbucks price increase went into effect today. Some of the beverages may be a bit higher priced.
$1.2 Million Stolen From a Plane to New York
The FBI is trying to figure out how $1.2 million in cash went missing from a plane recently. The loot was taken from a cargo container of a Swiss Air Lines jet that landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday.
Delta CEO Gives Up Seat on Flight So Woman Could See Sick Daughter
A woman is extremely grateful to the CEO of Delta airlines after he gave up his seat on an overbooked flight so the woman could get home to pick up her sick daughter.
Top Attractions for Travelers According to TripAdvisor
A big part of the travel experience is visiting popular attractions while on a trip. To help travelers choose which attractions to check out, TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced its Travelers' Choice Attractions awards based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers.
Bullied Bus Monitor: Karen Klein Doing Well One Year Later [VIDEO]
The bullied bus monitor is doing fine just one year after a video went viral showing an elderly woman being picked on by kids on a school bus
Red Panda Missing: Rusty Found After Going Missing at the National Zoo
A red panda that went missing from the National zoo has been found. A red panda that went missing from the National zoo has been found. Employees of the National Zoo went on a wild Red Panda chase after they discovered that a Red Panda named Rusty went missing after 6 p.
Spinning Statue: Is an Ancient Egyptian Statue at the Manchester Museum Cursed? [VIDEO]
A spinning statue is giving some the creeps. An ancient Egyptian statue in the Manchester Museum may be cursed as a video caught it spinning.
Twinkies & Other Snack Products to Make Comeback on July 15
Twinkies are not dead yet. The beloved golden, crème filled cake is coming back to shelves on July 15 along with other tasty Hostess treats.
Southwest Airlines Computer Glitch Cancels 67 Flights & Delays Hundreds More
Southwest Airlines was forced to ground at least 250 flights for nearly three hours on Friday night due to a system-wide computer glitch. Airline operations were able to return to normal by Saturday afternoon but some flights were also canceled.
Family Kicked Off Flight Due to Cut on Child's Face
A family was reportedly kicked off of a flight because a child had a small cut on their face. The pilot thought the cut was a health and safety hazard.
Norovirus Yellowstone: More Than 200 Impacted by Stomach Virus at National Park
There's a bad case of norovirus going around Yellowstone lately. More than 200 park employees and visitors have reported symptoms of the gastrointestinal illness at Yellowstone National Park and nearby Grand Teton National Park this month. Now parkgoers are being warned.
Drew Brees Car Accident? Internet Hoax Claims Saints Quarterback Broke Both Legs
Drew Brees broke both of his legs in a car accident. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the New Orleans Saints quarterback didn't break his legs because he was never in a car accident. Drew Brees is the victim of an Internet hoax.
Pilot Gets Help from TSA and iPad App To Land Plane When Equipment Failed
A pilot has a TSA agent and an iPad app to thank for making a safe landing. A pilot has a TSA agent and an iPad app to thank for making a safe landing.
Italy Earthquake: 5.2-Magnitude Quake Hits the North
Italy was hit with an earthquake on Friday. A 5.2-magnitude quake hit Tuscany and was felt throughout northern Italy. No serious injuries were reported.
Julio Jones Car Accident? Internet Hoax Claims Atlanta Falcons Star Broke Both Legs
Julio Jones broke both of his legs in a car accident. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver didn't break his legs because he was never in a car accident. Julio Jones is the victim of an Internet hoax.
Close Call: Two Planes Come Within 100 Feet of Each Other
Two planes had a very close call recently. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating how two planes came just 100 feet within each other over John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals: Cabins of the Smoky Mountains Add 13 New Properties
Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals are expanding. Cabins of the Smoky Mountains, one of the largest operators of Gatlinburg cabin rentals, has announced that they'll be adding 13 new cabins to its group. This brings the total number of cabins around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to 360.
July 4th 2013: Fewer Travelers To Take Vacation As Costs Increase
Millions of Americans will travel for the Fourth of July, but the number of travelers is likely to decrease as more travelers can expect to spend more money this year to get to their destination.
Pet Travel: Majority of Owners Feel Guilty For Leaving Their Pets Behind During Vacation
Pet owners feel guilty when they travel and some have even gone as far as to sneak their furry friend into a hotel, a new surveys shows.
Singapore Haze: Air Pollution Reaches Hazardous Levels
Singapore is covered with haze and some are calling it the worst ever as air pollution fills the sky, forcing people to stay indoors. Forest fires in nearby Indonesia have made matters worse and several public areas have been forced to close.
Luxury Dog Vacation Package Including Chauffer, Surf Lessons & Personal Chef Available for $73,000
Do you love your dog? Of course you do. Do you love your dog enough to send it on a $73,000 luxury vacation? That's what one company is offering.
Paris Releases Ettiquette Guide to Tourists to Curb Rudeness
Paris is on a mission to become less rude. The French city is one of the most visited cities in the world but it also has a reputation for being a rude city. The city is trying to change that by catering to the needs of tourists.
United Flight Runs Out of Toilet Paper on San Francisco to London Route
Running out of toilet paper in your own bathroom but one issue but a United Airlines flight also faced that problem recently, causing staff to come up with a temporarily solution. The incident is a reflection of low customer service ratings that the airline received recently.
Watermelon Oreos: New Flavor Hits Shelves
Love watermelon? Love Oreos? Why not try the new watermelon Oreos! For a limited time, the fruit-flavored treat are hitting shelves at select locations.
Samoa Air Adds Larger Seats to Planes as Part of XL Class For Heavy Passengers
Samoan airline Samoa Air has brought in extra large seats for people over 280 pounds as part of its new "XL class" for overweight passengers that will be introduced this week. The Pacific airline is also the first in the world to charge people by their weight.
Tornado Hits Denver International Airport
A tornado hit Denver International Airport on Tuesday. Radar shows that the tornado briefly touched the eat runways, causing thousands of people to seek shelter in bathrooms, staircases and other areas until it was safe.
