A Marriott Courtyard in Iowa had to be evacuated after a guest suffered a “bad reaction to cocaine,” stripped naked, and ran through the halls spraying fire extinguishers. Police say the man smeared blood across walls, doors, and windows before being restrained and charged with multiple felonies. Continue reading ‘Bad Reaction...

A couple of days ago, British Airways formally unveiled its brand new global lounge design concept, coinciding with the oneworld carrier’s new lounge opening in Miami (MIA). The airline has done a surprisingly good job with this, and we can expect more lounges to be rolled out with this design...

A helicopter went down near the Hyatt pedestrian bridge in Huntington Beach, sending five people to the hospital as federal investigators respond. Background The city of Huntington Beach is no stranger to attention from the air. Air shows, banner towers, and scenic flights are part of the coastal backdrop on...

Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...

Former Delta chief Richard Anderson says U.S. antitrust policy aimed at protecting consumers actually crippled competition. By blocking Continental-Northwest from merging we wound up with fewer airlines. And we may be seeing the same thing play out today. Continue reading Ex-Delta CEO: Antitrust Backfired — Government Killed Airline Competition...

I was amazed that I was a passenger on an almost empty airplane that was operated from Dublin to Glasgow late at night last year by Ryanair, as I was expecting the airplane to be full of passengers. This... The post Almost Empty Airplane. Sunday Morning Photograph. appeared first on The Gate.

A United flight attendant who confronted Houston Schools District Superintendent Mike Miles in one of the airline’s airport lounges is appealing her termination, saying she accosted Miles and his Deputy Chief of Staff while off duty and out of uniform. Virginia ‘Ginny’ McDavid was a veteran flight attendant and also...

There was a massive fuel spill at Dallas - Fort Worth while gassing up an American regional jet on Saturday. It was the classic ‘let’s unscrew the pressurized thing and see what happens’ approach. Continue reading ‘Let’s See What Happens When You Unscrew This’: American Airlines Worker Turns DFW Into...

A brand-new Boeing 737 MAX, which was only delivered to low-cost airline Ryanair 12 days ago, was evacuated onto the runway via emergency slides on Sunday morning after the Captain smelled smoke in the cockpit and cabin. Ryanair flight FR-5519 from Krakow Airport in Poland to Bristol, England, was taxiing...

Fortunately this wasn’t a close call, but it sure seems like there are some lessons to be learned here…

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Traveler Sued Expedia—And Won. They Say You Should Try It, Too [Roundup]...

When you’re waiting in line at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints, there are typically some TV screens with a video message from a government official. Along those lines, a new video has just been introduced, and it’s probably the most unusual one we’ve seen.

Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: All the European airport strikes planned for October 2025 and beyond Delta, Aeromexico challenge US decision to dissolve joint venture Passenger on commercial flight brings his pilot license with him and ends up actually...

Like a scene out of the ‘Final Destination’ movie franchise, passengers on a recent American Eagle flight at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport had a very lucky escape from near disaster after a ground worker lost control of the refueling hose. In several video clips shared on social media, the...

The European Union is working toward changing its entry process for foreigners, and I imagine people will have mixed feelings about this. It’s a big day on that front, as this new system is progressively being rolled out as of today.

JP Hospitality brings back the golden age of air travel with the launch of PAN AM HOTEL with a mid-century design, futuristic flair, and 24/7 service. Reviving the Spirit of Jet Age Glamour Airport hotels are rarely the highlight of a trip. They’re convenient, sure, but seldom memorable. JP Hospitality...