Articles by Katie McFadden
First British Airline Gets Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The first UK-based airline is getting the Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week. Thomas Airways took the delivery this week, making it the first British carrier to have one of the jets.
TSA Body Scans: Controversial Nude Image Scanners Officially Removed From All Airports
TSA body scans with controversial 'naked body scanners' won't be taking place at airports any longer. The Transportation Security Administration announced that is has officially removed all of the controversial X-ray technology machines that produced in depth images od passenger's bodies as they went through screening checkpoints.
Woman Sues Airline Over Spilled Coffee
A woman is suing Continental Airlines company United Continental Holdings Inc. over spilled coffee. The Texas woman claims that she was badly burned by coffee that was spilled on her during a flight from Madrid to Newark in 2011.
Happiest Countries in the World: Switzerland Takes the Top Spot
The happiest countries in the world include people that are satisfied with the lives, health, jobs, money and more. According to the latest Better Life Index report, which was released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) this week, Switzerland is the happiest country in the world.
United Airlines Sued For Not Stopping Man from Masturbating in Front of Teen
A teen is suing United Airlines because she claims that the flight attendants on board a flight last year didn't do anything after she reported that another passenger was masturbating in front of her.
$10,000 Found By 10-Year-Old Boy in Kansas City Hotel Room
A 10-year-old boy struck gold when $10,000 was found in a drawer at a Kansas City hotel. However the good samaritan turned the money in to police.
Ramsey No Burgers: Cleveland Hero, Charles Ramsey, Turns Down Free Burgers for Life
Charles Ramsey is saying no to burgers. The Cleveland man who was deemed a hero after rescuing three kidnapped women that went missing for a decade, doesn't want a reward. Not even free burgers for life.
In-Flight Suicide Attempt Forces United Airlines Plane to Divert to Alaska
A United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Alaska because a passenger tried to commit suicide in the plane bathroom, the airline said Thursday.
Airline Passengers Might Be Using Wheelchairs to Skip Long Lines at Airports
Are some airline passengers using wheelchairs to get through airline security quicker? That's what some airport employees are saying.
Disneyland Arrest: Disney Employee Suspected of Setting off Small Explosion
An arrest was made in the Disneyland explosion case. The suspect is a Disneyland employee. An arrest was made in the Disneyland explosion case. The suspect is a Disneyland employee.
Royal Caribbean Fire: Next Six Sailings Cancelled on Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has been forced to cancel the next six sailings on the Grandeur of the Seas after the ship caught on fire this week. The fire-damaged ship will be our of service until the middle of July as it undergoes repairs.
911 Call Bigfoot: Pennsylvania Man Calls Cops to Investigate 'Bigfoot' Footprints
A man decided to call 911 because he claims to have proof of Bigfoot. A man decided to call 911 because he claims to have proof of Bigfoot. John Winesickle claims he was walking on a path in the woods of Altoona, a small city in the Allegheny mountains of Pennsylvania, when he came across evidence of Bigfoot.
American Travelers Are Among the World's Best Tippers
Americans are among the world's best tippers according to a new survey from TripAdvisor. Americans are among the world's best tippers according to a new survey from TripAdvisor.
Disneyland Explosion: Toontown Evacuated After Small Blast
A Disneyland explosion that led to an evacuation of the California amusement park is being investigated. Police are reviewing surveillance video footage and social media sources to determine who is responsible for the small explosion that occurred in a trash can.
Passenger Tries to Open Exit Door: Alexander Michael Herrera Claims He Heard Voices
The passenger who tried to open the exit door on an Alaska Airlines flight may have schizophrenia. The 23-year-old man claims told the Port of Portland police that he heard voices and he may be schizophrenic.
United Airlines Opens Pet Kennel at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
United Airlines is becoming more pet friendly and is making travel easier for pet-owners flying to or from Chicago. The airline has opened an airport kennel facility at its Chicago O'Hare International Airport hub.
TSA Catches Man With Gun Strapped to His Fake Leg at Salt Lake City International Airport
The Transportation Security Administration busted a man trying to sneak a loaded gun onto a plane by hiding it next to his prosthetic leg.
Pressure Cooker Forces Evacuation of Michigan Hotel Where Muslim Conference Was Being Held
A pressure cooker was found in the restroom of a hotel where a Muslim organization was holding a banquet, causing the building to be evacuated.
American Activist Claims TSA Agent Touched Her Private Parts [VIDEO]
An American activist put the TSA to the test and was not pleased when an agent came too close to her private areas. Ashley Jessica of Infowars.com, recorded the TSA giving her a pat down at the airport and claims that the agent touched her vagina through her clothing.
Royal Caribbean Fire: Grandeur of the Seas Catches Fire, Cruise Cancelled
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship caught on fire on Monday, causing the rest of the cruise to be canceled.
Ray Lewis Car Accident? Internet Hoax Claims Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Breaks Both Legs
Ray Lewis broke both of his legs in a car accident. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the Baltimore Ravens linebacker didn't break his legs because he was never in a car accident. Ray Lewis is the victim of an Internet hoax.
Passenger Tries to Open Exit Door on Alaska Airlines Flight
A passenger tried to open a door on an Alaska Airlines flight, which led to him being arrested. A passenger tried to open a door on an Alaska Airlines flight, which led to him being arrested.
Passengers Thrown Off Spirit Airlines Flight for Speaking Russian
Several passengers were thrown off a flight for allegedly speaking Russian. The passengers claim that the flight attendants were intimidated by a group of six people that were speaking the language.
Lady Gaga Dead? Singer Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Lady Gage is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the "Born This Way" signer didn't die. She's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Lady Gaga is just fine.
Airliner Helicopter Close Call: Aircrafts Almost Collide at Reagan National Airport
An airliner and a helicopter had a close call that could have led to a deadly accident last week. A military helicopter almost collided with a regional airliner at Reagan National Airport near Washington.
Andy Biersack Dead? Black Veil Brides Singer Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Andy Biersack is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the Black Veil Brides singer didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax.
Lunar Eclipse Tonight: Watch Live Video of Partial Lunar Eclipse
There's a lunar eclipse tonight! But it might not be as exciting as it sounds. The lunar eclipse is expected to be a lackluster one. However it will be broadcasted live online for those who don't want to or can't see it live.
Pakistan Airlines Flight Diverted: Britain Scrambles Jets to Escort Plane, Two Arrested
Two people were arrested after an incident that caused British fighter jets to escort a Pakistan Airlines flight as it was diverted.
NOAA Hurricane Forecast: Prepare For an Extremely Active 2013 Hurricane Season
The NOAA Hurricane forecast has been revealed and experts are predicting an extremely active hurricane reason.
Hotel Executive Busted For Posting TripAdvisor Reviews
Do you always trust travel reviews on sites such as TripAdvisor? You might want to be more careful. A hotel executive was recently busted for posting reviews about his hotels and rivals.
