Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights are known for striking fear into guests, but their latest haunted house announcement might just evoke squeals of delight instead of fright for “Ghostbusters” fans. This year,…
Record-setting travel day previews the rest of the summer in the sky
The FAA said Thursday was the busiest travel day of the year so far. The Transportation Security Administration said that although Thursday had the most flights scheduled, it was anticipating higher passenger…
Korean Air plane suddenly drops 26,000 feet, injuring 17 passengers
A Korean Air flight experienced a sudden depressurization on Saturday. The incident happened in a timespan of about 10 minutes. 17 passengers were attended to by medics, and all were discharged without…
How to avoid being profiled as an American when traveling abroad
Tourists are being profiled like never before. Sometimes, it’s harmless. For example, you might get the English menu at a restaurant. But sometimes, the profiling is deadly. If you’re pegged as a…
Why these major cruise lines are adding fees to displayed prices
California Senate Bill 478 – also known as the “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute” – will take effect Monday. The law bans businesses from listing or advertising “a price for…
The best cruise lines for families, expeditions and more
Cruise lines have their own identities and areas of focus, and some lend themselves more to certain vacation types than others. Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line are…
Why the French are No. 1
Americans take the least vacations globally, averaging just 11 days. Only half of Americans plan to use all their allotted time off. The French are doing the opposite. In the survey, France…
Universal Epic Universe’s Dark Universe will push boundaries
Universal Orlando Resort is working on its “most terrifying attraction yet.” Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment will bring guests face to face with legendary monsters from Universal’s silver screen as well as…
‘Unknown odor’ on Alaska Airlines plane sends crew members to hospital
Two flight attendants became ill on an Alaska Airlines flight Monday night. The cause was likely an “unknown odor” in the rear of the plane. The two crew members have since been…
How Delta Air Lines made inroads with the LGBTQ community
Delta has become the favored airline in the circles of gay, male-identifying (and predominately upper-middle-class) urbanites. Delta’s reputation, seemingly, as the “it girl” gay male carrier is a relatively contemporary development. Delta’s…