Articles by Katie McFadden
Country Music Cruise 2015 to Feature Martina McBride and Dozens More
It's time to book your next country cruise, country music fans! The 2015 Country Music Cruise lineup is here and Martina McBride is the headliner this time.
British Airways Tells Commuters to 'Discover The Indian Ocean' in Ad Amidst Malaysia Airlines Tragedy
British Airways was forced to apologize after the airline accidentally released an advertisement with terrible timing. The ad encourage commuters to fly to the Indian Ocean, just a few days after officials revealed that missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 crashed into the body of water, with no survivors.
Man Arrested for Sexually Harassing 15-Year-Old Girl on Delta Flight to Utah
A 66-year-old man was arrested after groping and propositioning a 15-year-old girl on a Delta Air Lines flight on Tuesday.
Yellowstone Earthquake:4.8 Magnitude Quake Hits National Park, No Damage Recorded
A Yellowstone earthquake left no damage on Sunday. The 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook Yellowstone National Park, but it didn't cause major problems.
JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing at JFK Airport Following a Bird Strike
A JetBlue flight was forced to make an emergency landing in New York because of a bird strike on Friday.
'Deaf and Dumb': Couple Receives Offensive Note From American Airlines Baggage Handlers
A deaf couple from Texas are not happy with American Airlines after they received a not attached to their lost luggage calling them "deaf and dumb."
9/11 Memorial Museum Set to Open May 21st, With Free Admission on Opening Day
The 9/11 Memorial Museum is set to open on May 21st and admission will be waived that day due to a grant from Conde Nast.
United Airlines to Add 500 Charging Stations at US Airports For Customer Electronics
United Airlines is helping customers stay powered up and connected in this day of age where tablets, laptops, phone and other electronics are everywhere. The airline has started installing nearly 500 electronics charging stations in customer seating areas at many of the airports that the airline serves.
U.S. Hotel Prices Are Increasing According to Hotels.com
Hotel prices are going up. According to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index, the average price of a hotel room in North America rose 3 percent during 2013, which is a reflection of room rate increases around the world.
Carnival Ecstasy: Cruise Ship Rescues 41 Cuban Migrants from Troubled Boat Near Florida
A Carnival Cruise ship saved the day by rescuing 41 Cuban migrants that were in distress on a small, overcrowded boat between Florida and Cuba.
Cupcake ATM NYC: Sprinkles Cupcakes Opens New York City's First Cupcake ATM
Want a cupcake at any time? New Yorkers now have that luxury with the Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM. Want a cupcake at any time? New Yorkers now have that luxury with the Sprinkles Cupcakes ATM.
Lata Mangeshkar Dead? Twitter Mistakenly Claims Indian Singer Died of a Heart Attack
Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, also known as the "Nightinglae of India" is dead. At least that's what Twitter is saying. However it seems that those on social media have made a mistake. Mangeshkar didn't die of a heart attack. She is just fine and she took to Twitter to say so herself.
Malaysia Airlines MH370 Found? Satellite Locates 122 Objects in Debris Field in Indian Ocean
Has missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 been found? There’s a good chance as a satellite scanning the Indian Ocean found a debris field containing 122 objects. A top Malaysian official says the recent find is "the most credible lead that we have."
Las Vegas Hotels Are the Most Expensive for Room Service
Planning on ordering room service during your next hotel stay? You're going to pay a bit more if you're staying in Las Vegas. TripAdvisor announced the results of the 2014 TripIndexTM Room Service, a cost-comparison of common incidental items and services that many travelers will encounter when staying in a hotel.
Search for Missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 Continues After Officials Say It Crashed In the Indian Ocean
The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has resumed after search teams had to take a break due to poor weather conditions. With weather showing an improvement, the search has resumed for the plane that is believed to have crashed into the southern Indian Ocean.
Majority of U.S. Hotels Don't Let Guests Dial 911 Directly, Survey Finds
Too many hotels don't allow guests to directly dial 911 for emergency situations. Thousands of hotels were found to prevent emergency calls according to a survey conducted after a woman who was stabbed multiple times, died in a Texas motel because her daughter wasn't able to dial the emergency number.
Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys May Join Forces for World Tour, Brian Littrell Says
The Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys may be uniting for concert that would be a dream for 90's music fans. Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys hinted that the two groups may join forces for a world tour.
Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Charleston Because Passenger Was Having Breathing Problems
A flight from New York to Ecuador was forced to make an emergency landing in Charleston after a passenger suffered from a medical emergency.
Malaysia Airlines Flight Crashed Into Southern Indian Ocean, No Survivors Expected, Officials Say
Families of the victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 were informed that it is likely that no one on the missing flight survived.
Malaysia Airlines Flight Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Hong Kong Due to Power Issue
Passengers on another Malaysia Airlines flight got a scare when their plane had to make an emergency landing because a generator failed. The flight from Kuala Lumpur was supposed to land in Seoul but it had to be diverted to Hong Kong due to the issue.
Michael Phelps Dead? 'RIP Michael Phelps' Trends on Twitter in Confusion with Death of Westboro Baptist Fred Phelps
Michael Phelps is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the gold medal-winning Olympic swimmer didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax and a possible mixup over the death of Fred Phelps, the man who started the Westboro Church.
Southwest Airlines Named the Best for Customer Service
Which airline offers the best customer service experience? Southwest Airlines, according to the 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings, which ranks companies annually. Southwest earned the top spot for the fourth year in a row.
Fish Tank Bursts During Dinner at Disney Restaurant T-Rex Cafe [VIDEO]
Customers at a Disney restaurant got a shock when a fish tank suddenly burst open while they were dining on Monday. The fish tank was located in the T-Rex Café in Downtown Disney.
Holland America Maasdam: Passengers Claim to be Sick with Norovirus on Cruise Ship
Yet another cruise ship may have had a norovirus outbreak. At least two passengers on the Holland American Line Maasdam have told Cruise Law News that they are sick with the illness on the ship.
Woman Dies on Flight: 77-Year-Old Passenger Found Dead on an American Airlines Plane to Miami
A woman died on a flight on Tuesday. The female passenger was pronounced dead shortly after the flight from Puerto Rico landed in Miami.
Top 10 Beaches in the World According to TripAdvisor
After a long winter, it's time for a beach getaway. However there are plenty of beach destinations around the world to choose from. To help make the choice easier, TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced its picks for the Top 10 Beaches in the World.
TSA Confiscates Jimmy Choo Perfume Bottle That Was Shaped Like a Grenade
When you board your next flight, try not to pack perfume that looks like a grenade. A woman set off a security alert because her Jimmy Choo perfume bottle was shaped like the explosive.
Woman Finds Love on an American Airlines Flight & Tweets Airline To Help Her Find Him
Love is in the air. Literally. A woman claimed to find her future husband on an American Airlines flight, but when she forgot to get his last name and contact info, she took to Twitter to ask the airline for some help.
Amanda Seyfriend Accidentally Brings Knife on Plane, But the TSA Missed It
Amanda Seyfried took to Twitter to let the TSA know that they missed something important. Seyfried accidentally brought a knife on board a plane, but the TSA didn't catch it.
Los Angeles Earthquake: 4.4 Magnitude Quake Shakes Southern California, No Damage Reported
A Los Angeles earthquake shook California on Monday. The shallow, 4.4 magnitude quake was based five miles from Westwood. There doesn't seem to be any reports of injuries or serious damage.
