Articles by Katie McFadden
The American Airlines & US Airways Merger May Not be a Good Thing
American Airlines and US Airways announced that they'll be merging to create the World's largest airline. While that may sound impressive, the merger might not be a good thing. Recent airline mergers have shown that passengers do not benefit from the change.
Iberia Workers Strike Cancels Hundreds of Flights
Workers for Spanish Airline Iberia are are on a five-day strike to protest planned job and salary cuts. Due to the strike, several flights have been cancelled.
Borgata Hotel & Casino Introduces Gambling Through the TV
Want to gamble, but don't want to leave your bed while at the casino? Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is now the first U.S gambling establishment to provide in-room betting on slots and poker. The betting is done through the TV by using the hotel TV remote control, USA Today reports.
Farting on a Flight is Okay, Researchers Find
Do you ever get extra gassy when flying, but you're afraid to fart on a plane full of passengers? Researchers say it's best to just let go.
Loaded Gun in Airport: Man Arrested for Having a .22 Caliber Handgun in His Carry-on
A loaded gun was found in a New Jersey airport on Sunday. Transportation Security Administration screeners stopped a man at Newark Liberty International Airport after they found a loaded gun in his carry-on bag.
Eminem Dead? Rapper Becomes Victim of Social Media Death Hoax
Eminem is dead. At least that's what Twitter is saying. However the rapper didn't die. He's just the victim of a social media death hoax.
Emergency Door Opens Mid-flight on Emirates Plane
Passengers on an Emirates flight got the scare of a lifetime when the emergency exit reportedly blew open.
3 Killed in Plane Crash Near Fort Pierce, Florida
Three were killed in a plane crash in central Florida this week. Three were killed in a plane crash in central Florida this week. According to the Associated Press, the Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna 310 was heading to Bartow from Okeechobee on Thursday afternoon when the FAA lost contact with the aircraft while it was near Fort Pierce at around 4:35 pm.
Man Slapped a Baby on a Plane To Stop it From Crying
A man slapped a baby on a plane when it wouldn't stop crying. The man physically assaulted the child and used racist terms to describe it.
Pope Resigns, Interest in Travel to Italy Gets a Boost
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI may actually boost travel to Italy. It's not because people dislike the current pope. They just want to be there for the action during a time of change.
Carnival Triumph Docks in Mobile, Alabama After Five Days of Hell on Board Adrift Cruise Ship
The Carnival Triumph has finally docked in Mobile, Alabama. The cruise ship that was left adrit when an engine-room fire caused the power to shut down reached the port on Friday night after being tugged for five days.
Cruise Ship Bus Breaks Down: Carnival Triumph Passengers Subjected to More Hardship
The cruise ship bus that was transporting Carnival Triumph passengers home broke down, adding more trouble for the passengers who went through a hellish ordeal on board the ship.
Carnival Triumph Disaster Has Not Affected Cruise Bookings, Travel Agents Say
The story of the horrendous conditions on Carnival Triumph following an engine-room fire may make some travelers turn away from the idea of going on a cruise again, but most travel agents say this isn't the case.
Emirates Airlines Adds Live TV to In-Flight Entertainment Choices
Emirates Airlines is upping the ante on in-flight entertainment by offering live TV as an option for passenger.
Phillip Phillips' Mother, Sheryl Phillips, Arrested For Drunk Driving
Phillip Phillips' mother Sheryl Phillips was arrested for a DUI on Thursday. Phillip Phillips' mother Sheryl Phillips was arrested for a DUI on Thursday.
Carnival Triumph: Passengers Offered 15 Percent Off on Future Carnival Cruise After Stranding Disaster
The end of the nightmare is almost near for passengers aboard the Carnival Triumph, the cruise ship that was left adrift after and engine-room fire.
Bill Gates Facebook Photo is a Hoax: Billionaire Isn't Giving Away $5,000 To Share His Picture
If you come across a photo of Bill Gates on Facebook that says he'll give you money if you share it, don't fall for the trick. There's no harm in sharing the photo but it won't get you $5,000 since it's a hoax.
Man Sets Himself on Fire at Fiumicino Airport in Rome [VIDEO]
A man who was about to be deported decided to set himself on fire at an airport in Rome on Thursday. The incident was caught on video.
US Airways & American Airlines Formally Announce Merger Deal to Create World's Largest Airline
US Airways and American Airlines are set to merge. The air travel giants have created an $11 billion merger that would create the world's largest airline carrier.
Drunk Man Climbs Into Hotel Lobby Fish Tank [VIDEO]
A hotel guest got a little drunk and decided to go for a little swim -in a fish tank-in the hotel lobby. The ordeal was caught on video.
Newborn 13-Year-Old: 'Birth' Announcement 'Baby' Photos of Adopted Teen, Latrell Higgins Go Viral [PHOTO]
Being adopted, Latrell Higgins had no baby pictures of himself, so the "13-year-old newborn" asked his photographer mother, Kelli, to create a photo album for his birth announcement. Higgins posed in several photos for his "first baby photo shoot."
'Fifty Shades of Grey' Books Inspire Fans to Travel to a Vineyard Near Cape Town, South Africa
The erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. James has fans clocking to Cape Town, South Africa to visit a vineyard that creates the wine mentioned in the book.
12 Cruises Canceled: Carnival Triumph Cruises Canceled Until April
Twelve cruises have been canceled on the Carnival Triumph following the fire that left the cruise ship adrift off the coast of Mexico. The ship will be out of commission until April.
Carnival Triumph: Passengers Receive Free Alcohol to Cope With Horrible Conditions on Adrift Cruise Ship
Carnival Triumph passengers seem to be in a living hell right now as the cruise ship was adrift off the coast of Mexico. The passengers are being subjected to horrible conditions, but to try to make up for it, crew members are handing out free alcohol to passengers.
The Chance of Dying in a Plane Crash in America is One in 45 Million
If you don't want to die in a plane crash, your chances are pretty good. The chance of being in deadly plane crash is one in 45 million following a year that saw the lowest number of commercial airline crashed in over 50 years.
Homeless Man Returns Diamond Ring: Billy Ray Harris Received Engagement Ring & Gave it Back [VIDEO]
A homeless man got pretty lucky when he found a diamond ring in his collection cup, but his heart was bigger than his desire for money. The homeless man returned the diamond ring to the owner.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West In the Middle of TSA Security Investigation
Kim Kardahian and Kanye West just returned from a relaxing vacation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but upon returning home, the celebrity couple is finding themselves in the middle of a major security investigation by the TSA.
NYC Tourist Raped: Australian Woman Assaulted in a New York City Alley
A NYC tourist from Australia was raped after leaving a club on early Sunday morning. A NYC tourist from Australia was raped after leaving a club on early Sunday morning.
4 Killed on Carnival Float: Parade in Brazil Turns Deadly When Float Catches on Fire
Four people were killed on a Carnival float during a parade on Tuesday. The float caught on fire during the Carnival parade in Santos, Brazil.
Two-Legged Cat: Caffrey the Persian is the Latest Internet Cat Sensation [VIDEO]
A two-legged cat is the latest Internet sensation. Caffrey the Persian may be disabled, but he's unstoppable.
