Articles by Katie McFadden
American Eagles Flight Delayed 4 Hours Because Flight Attendants Couldn't Get Along
An argument between two flight attendants caused a four hour delay on an American Eagle flight. The fight was about a cell phone.
Kate Middleton Topless Photo Scandal: Swedish Magazine Se Och Hor Publishes Photos, Se Og Hor to Publish Even More
The Kate Middleton topless photo scandal continues. Swedish magazine Se och Hor is the latest publication to publish photos of the Duchess of Cambridge from her vacation in France. Sister publication Se Og Hor in Denmark may publish even more.
Amusement Park Riders Left Stranded on 300 Ft Ride For Nearly Four Hours
When riders got on the Windseeker at Southern California's Knott's Berry Farm amusement park, they expected the ride to last a few minutes at most. However, 20 riders were left stranded on 300-feet tall ride for nearly four hours when it suddenly stopped working.
Love-struck Canadian Man Travels 4,000 Miles To Try To Find a Woman He Met During a Vacation to Ireland
A young man is on a quest for love and a mission to rekindle something with missed connection. A dentist from Canada has flown 4,000 miles to Ireland to try to find a woman that he fell for when he met her at a cafe for two minutes during a vacation last year.
Vince Vaughn Dead? Actor Becomes Victim of an Internet Death Hoax
Vince Vaughn is dead. At leat that's what the internet says. However, Vince Vaughn isn't really dead. He's just the latest victim of an internet death hoax.
Glasgow Security Finds 36 Snails in a Man's Luggage
Getting through an airport can be a slow process, but it was even slower for a man that had 36 snails in his luggage.
Strangest Items Stolen From Hotel Rooms: From the Mini-Fridge to Interior Plumbing
Some people may leave a hotel and take a pen or a mini shampoo bottle with them as a free souvenir or their stay. Some may even be more daring and steal towels or robes. However this is nothing compared to the extravagant items that some thieves have gotten away with.
Oktoberfest 2012: Top 10 Beer Gardens Around the World
Oktoberfest is coming! The festival of good food and beer is almost upon us and to celebrate, Cheapflights.com has created a list of the top beer gardens around the world.
Delta Adds Charging Stations for Electronic Devices at 13 Airports
Delta airline is adding new charging stations to 13 airports. In this day of age, almost everyone uses some sort of electronic device. However, one of the most frustrating things about technology is that batteries tend to not last very long.
French Magazine Charlie Hebdo Mohammed Cartoons: France Issues Travel Warning & Increases Security at Embassies
Charlie Hebdo's Prophet Mohammed cartoons are causing quite a controversy in France. As a precaution for potential protests, France has issued a travel warning to its citizens in Muslim countries.
iOS 6 Release Date: Airlines, Theme Parks & Hotels Support New iOS 6 Passbook Feature
Apple's iOS 6 has arrived with its September 19 release date. The upgrade comes with a lot of new, neat features. One of the most useful features is Passbook. Hotels, airlines, and even theme parks are all supporting this new iPhone feature.
Talk Like a Pirate Day: Krispy Kreme Gives Out Free Donuts on September 19 [List of Participating Locations]
Ahoy Mateys! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19 and to celebrate, Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts to those who participate.
America's Dirtiest Cities: New York City Ranked No. 1
New York City was declared as the dirtiest city in America according to a Travel & Leisure survey. New York City was declared as the dirtiest city in America according to a Travel & Leisure survey.
World's First Pizza Museum Opens in Philadelphia
What do you do when you hold the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of pizza memorabilia? You put it in a museum of course! Philadelphia is now home to the world's first pizza museum.
#MuslimRage Hashtag Takes Over Twitter: Hilarious Response Tweets to 'Muslim Rage' Newsweek Cover
Muslims across Twitter are having a case of Muslim Rage. In response to a Newsweek cover, hundreds of people used the hashtag #MuslimRage to respond in the best way possible---with humor.
JetBlue to Offer Fast, Free In-flight Wi-Fi in 2013
Those who want to be able to use W-Fi on flights may be flying JetBlue more often next year. JetBlue Airways is planning to offer fast, free Wi-Fi on planes.
X-Ray Body Scanners Banned From European Airports, Still Used in United States
Full body X-ray scans may save travelers the trouble of being frisked, but the European Union has decided to ban the machines due to safety concerns.
Honey Boo Boo Has Georgia Residents Concerned About How Their Town is Represented
Honey Boo Boo may be a hit on TV, but Alana Thompson's neighbors aren't too happy with the way their town of McIntyre, Georgia is portrayed on the hit TLC reality show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."
Olympic Snowboarder Shaun White Arrested For Vandalizing a Nashville Hotel While Intoxicated
Olympic gold medalist snowboarder and start of the X Games, Shaun White was charged with vandalizing a Nashville hotel and public intoxication, leaving him in the hospital after a head injury.
Cruise Protestors Delay Departure of Cruise Ships from Venice
Protesters against large cruise ships docking in Venice are doing all that they can to stop the ships. A protest on Sunday caused several delays for cruises departing the city.
Kate Middleton Topless Photo Scandal: The Duke & Duchess Are Greeted By Topless Women in the Solomon Islands
As Kate Middleton tries to escape the topless photo scandal on her south Asian tour, the Duchess was reminded of the ordeal in an ironic event as she was greeted by a group of topless women during her visit to the Solomon Islands.
Baby Panda Born at National Zoo in Washington After Many Failed Pregnancies
The National Zoo has a new resident. The zoo welcomed a new baby panda on Sunday. The National Zoo has a new resident. The zoo welcomed a new baby panda on Sunday.
Gangnam Style Goes Viral: US Naval Academy, Britney Spears & Honey Boo Boo Do Gangnam Style [VIDEOS]
Everyone is doing Gangnam Style. Gangnam style videos are the latest craze to hit YouTube. Ever since Korean singer Psy released his catchy song 'Gangnam Style' with his now famous horse dance in July, people all across the world are catching on and are trying out the dance.
Man Fined After Stealing $3,000 Worth of Goods on a Royal Caribbean Cruise to Bermuda
A cruise ship passenger is being hit with large fines after stealing spa supplies on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship to Bermuda.
Rare Fire Tornado in the Australian Outback Caught on Camera [See Video]
Tornadoes can be frightening by themselves, but a filmmaker in Australia recently caught an even scarier sight on video-- a tornado comprised of fire.
Man Claims Shark Saved Him After Being Lost at Sea for 15 Weeks
A man who was drifting at sea for 15 weeks claims that he's alive because a shark saved him. A man who was drifting at sea for 15 weeks claims that he's alive because a shark saved him.
American Airlines Pilots Will Use iPads as Flight Manuals During Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has given American Airlines approval for pilots to use iPads at all times during a flight. Apple iPads will replace the pilots' kitbag, serving as their flying manual.
Kate Middleton Topless Photo Scandal: The Duke & Duchess Avoid Scandal and Enjoy Rainforest Adventure in Borneo
Kate Middleton is trying to put the topless photo scandal aside as she enjoys her south Asian tour with husband, Prince William. The couple took a tour around Borneo and had an adventurous day at the rainforest.
Bacon Barter: Man Pays for Cross-Country Trip Using Only Bacon as Currency
Travel can be expensive. One man is using a unique way to pay for a trip as a challenge. Pennsylvania comedian Josh Sankey is on a mission to make a cross-country road trip from New York to Los Angeles with no other currency but bacon.
Power Outage at California's John Wayne Airport Causes Several Flight Delays
A power outage at a Southern California Airport left several flights on the ground on Friday morning.