CNN — American Airlines is expanding its new boarding technology that stops passengers from cutting in line during boarding to over 100 airports nationwide before Thanksgiving. The airline has given the technology…
They relocated to Spain six years ago. Now this couple say they’d be ‘very depressed’ if they ever had to move back to the United States
CNN — After continually moving further and further south in search of sunshine, Gail and Greg Warner, both from the United States, were seriously considering relocating somewhere much further afield. The couple,…
Spirit’s bankruptcy won’t impact holiday travelers, experts say. But frequent flyers and routes could be impacted next year
CNN — If you planned on traveling aboard Spirit Airlines for the holidays, which filed for bankruptcy Monday, you shouldn’t worry. Spirit plans to operate business as usual as it begins to…
Arthur Frommer, travel writer and guidebook publisher, dead at 95
CNN — Pioneering travel guidebook writer Arthur Frommer has died at the age of 95, according to a statement from the media brand he founded. His daughter, Pauline Frommer, confirmed that her…
Passengers on parked Southwest plane forced to evacuate after cell phone, airplane seat catch fire
CNN — Travelers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight preparing to leave Denver Friday had to evacuate after a passenger’s cell phone battery caught on fire and caused an airplane seat to catch…
‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum
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Severe turbulence forces Scandinavian Airlines flight to return to Europe, airline says
CNN — A Miami-bound Scandinavian Airlines flight was forced to return to Europe on Thursday after encountering severe turbulence over Greenland, according to the airline. No severe injuries were reported among passengers…
American Airlines flight out of Hawaii told to make ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountains
CNN — The Federal Aviation Administration says an air traffic controller’s instructions kept an American Airlines flight from hitting mountains near Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii. The agency is investigating the incident…
American tourist arrested for allegedly defacing gate at Tokyo shrine
CNN — A 65-year-old American tourist has been arrested in Japan for allegedly carving letters into a torii gate at a Tokyo shrine. The suspect, Steve Lee Hayes, was arrested Wednesday on…
Oakland airport’s controversial name change blocked by judge
CNN — The name “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” is off-limits to Oakland’s airport — at least for now. On Tuesday, US Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson blocked the Port of…