Articles by Katie McFadden
Cruise Ship Bill of Rights: Senator Schumer Calls For Strict Rules for Cruises Following Carnival Triumph Disaster
Should cruise passengers have a Bill of Rights? New York Senator Charles Schumer thinks so. He's pushing for certain rules for cruise ships for when things go bad as in the recent Carnival Triumph disaster.
United Airlines Puts Dog on Wrong Flight to Ireland Instead of Arizona [VIDEO]
A dog was put on a wrong flight to another country this week. An English springer spaniel named Hendrix took a little trip to Ireland just before St. Patrick's Day, but he was supposed to fly from Newark to Phoenix.
Lohan Misses Flight: Actress Might Miss Yet Another Court Date
Lindsay Lohan's downward spiral continued as she missed her flight to Los Angeles where she was set to appear in court.
Disney Parks to Ban Children Under 14 From Entering Alone
Disney theme parks is about to enforce a policy in which children under the age of 14 will no longer be able to enter the park without a guardian over the age of 14.
Small Plane Crash-Lands on Top of a Hangar at Hendersonville Airport
Planes are typically supposed to go inside hangars but emergency crews were stunned to find that a small plane had crashed on top of a hangar at Hendersonville Airport on Friday.
TSA Chief John Pistole Stands By Knife Policy Despite Backlash
Despite receiving heavy backlash for deciding to allow small knives and other weapons on board planes, the Transportation Security Administration is sticking by their decision.
Channing Tatum Dead? Actor Becomes Victim of Internet Death Hoax
Channing Tatum is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the "Magic Mike" actor didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Channing Tatum is just fine.
Second Carnival Cruise Ship in Two Days Has Technical Issues
Carnival Cruise Lines is on a roll as far as having problems goes. Yet Another Carnival ship is having a technical issue.
Accused Rapist Gets Past TSA Security with Stun Gun at JFK Airport
Investigators are trying to figure out how an accused rapist was able to get past security with a stun gun at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. Luckily the man never made it on to his plane to London.
Airport Apologizes For Inappropriate Plane Crash Photo on Facebook
Posting a photo of a plane crash on a Facebook page for an airport might not be the brightest idea. It's even worse if the plane crash photo was from an incident in which a child died.
Pope Pays Hotel Bill: Pope Made Sure to Settle Account Before Leaving
Pope Francis is not the type of guy to walk out on a hotel bill, even if he is the Pope. The Pope made sure to pay his hotel bill before leaving.
New Pope: Pope Francis Could Cause Boost in Tourism to Italy and Argentina
The new Pope might by a good thing for tourism. Tour operators are expecting an increase in demand for travel to the Vatican so people can catch a glimpse of the new pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He may also boost tourism in his home country of Argentina.
$1 Billion Casino To Open in the Philippines This Weekend
A $1 billion casino resort is opening in the Philippines this weekend, making the country one of the biggest gambling centers in the world, next to Macau, Singapore and Las Vegas.
Another Carnival Cruise Ship Dealing with Power Outages and Overflowing Toilets
Not again! Another Carnival cruise ship is reportedly having problems with power outages and overflowing toilets just a month after thousands of passengers were subject to similar conditions on board the Carnival Triumph after it was left afloat due to an engine fire.
Norwegian Getaway Cruise Ship to Have Magic Dinner Show & Grammy Experience
The Norwegian Getaway is set to debut next year and among it's featured will be a magic experience and even a Grammy cruise.
Woman Proposes To Boyfriend With a Flash Mob Dance at Will Rogers World Airport [VIDEO]
A woman staged a special flash mob dance proposal for her boyfriend at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma on Monday. She surprised him after he came back from a two-year church mission trip.
Jodi Arias Trial Live Stream: Watch Day 18 of Arias' Testimony Over Killing Travis Alexander [VIDEO]
Jodi Arias is entering the 18th day of her testimony in a case involving the murder of her lover Travis Alexander. The ongoing trial is being broadcasted in a live stream video which can be seen here.
Best Airport Named: Indianapolis International Airport Chosen as Best in North America
The best airport in North America has been named. A global airport organization has named Indianapolis International Airport as the best in North America for 2012.
Whale Shark Feeding: Popular Tourist Attraction Causes Controversy in the Philippines
Whale shark feeding is a big draw for tourists to the town of Tan-awan in the southern Philippines island of Cebu. Whale sharks are a major tourist attraction for the island but there is an ongoing controversy over feeding the "gentle giants."
Traveling With Pets Has Become Easier, But it Isn't Always Easy
Traveling with pets is becoming easier, a new survey shows. According to a survey by DogTrekker.com, dog owners are finding it easier to find pet-friendly accommodations when making travel plans.
Qantas Airline To Provide iPads To Passengers for In-Flight Entertainment
Instead of watching screen built in to the back of seats with limited programming, Australian carrier Qantas Airline is providing passengers with individual iPads for in-flight entertainemnt.
US Airways Opposes TSA Policy Allowing Small Knives on Planes
US Airways is the latest airline to show opposition to the TSA's decision to allow small knives and other previously banned items on planes.
American Airlines Asks TSA to Reconsider Allowing Small Knives on Planes
American Airlines is the latest to join many groups in fighting the Transportation Safety Administration on their new policy to allow small knives and other previously banned items on board planes.
Chinese Airline to Sell Cars Through In-Flight Shopping Catalog
Love flipping through the in-flight shopping catalog while on a plane? The catalog might be expanding in big ways. One airline is considering adding real cars to its in-flight shopping catalog.
Senator Claire McCaskill Tweets About Unpleasant TSA Pat Down
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) had an unpleasant experience when she went through a Transportation Security Administration TSA screening recently. She took to Twitter to criticize the group for the giving her an aggressive pat down.
Leeteuk Dead? Super Junior Singer Becomes Victim of Twitter Death Hoax
Leeteuk is dead. At least that's what Twitter is saying. However the South Korean Super Junior singer, whose real name is Park Jeong-Su, didn't die. He's just the victim of a Twitter death hoax. Leeteuk is just fine.
KLM Airline Uses Cooking Oil to Fuel Transatlantic Flights Between New York and Amsterdam
Fry while you fly? Dutch airline, KLM is using cooking oil to fuel flights from New York to Amsterdam.
17-Year-Old Girl Gives Birth on a Flight to New York
A baby was born on a plane over the weekend. A 17-year-old girl gave birth on board a 16-hour flight from South Africa to New York.
Planes Collide: Air India Jet Clips Jet Blue Flight at JFK Airport
Passengers were startled were two planes collided at John F. Kennedy International Airport over the weekend.
Delta Air Lines CEO Expresses Major Concern Over TSA's Small Knife Policy
The Delta Air Lines CEO has expressed his anger over the Transportation Security Administration's decision to allow passengers to bring small knives on planes.
