One passenger was hospitalized after a United Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence and diverted to Memphis on Wednesday. According to the airline, flight 1196 was traveling from Cancún, Mexico to Chicago when…
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Australian man causes flight diversion, has to pay for flight fuel
An Australian man was compelled to pay an airline’s fuel costs and fined thousands of dollars more after his unruly onboard behavior prompted the captain to turn that flight around and ultimately…
Cedar Point reveals plans for record-breaking coaster Siren’s Curse
This story was updated to add new information. Cedar Point plans to add a new record-breaking roller coaster to its already impressive line up next year. And for many, there will likely…
Meet the bears of Fat Bear Week 2024 after attack delayed reveal
Fat Bear Week is back, and this year’s contestants are a giant, fuzzy dream for the competition’s 10th anniversary. The initial Monday announcement was postponed until Tuesday following a gruesome attack captured…
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…
Waterparks in Tennessee where you can beat the summer heat
Temperatures are scorching this summer thanks heat waves, humidity and heat indexes. Splashing and relaxing at a water park is a fun way to beat the heat. Luckily, Tennessee has several water…
Whatever the mood, these 11 new family resorts opening in 2024 deliver
I have told you about 14 family-friendly hotels and resorts opening in 2024 that you should add to your want-to-go-there list. Since then, I’ve learned about even more new family-friendly properties that…
How to keep kids more secure onboard
Cruises are popular travel options for families, but numerous arrests in recent months may have raised concerns about child safety on board. Two Carnival Cruise Line crew members were arrested last month…
Best waterfront resorts for families in the US
There’s nothing quite like a waterfront resort. Whether it’s set on the shores of a sandy beach, beside a sparkling lake, or along a meandering river, a resort situated by the water…
US airline cancellations low despite record summer travel
U.S. airlines have canceled just 1.6% of all flights this year despite record summer travel and significant disruptions in July sparked by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, the Transportation Department said on Thursday. USDOT…