Carnival Glory returns to New Orleans
The Carnival cruise ship damaged Friday in a collision with another Carnival vessel is on its way back to its home port in New Orleans, the cruise line said.
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Whistleblower says US airports becoming unsafe as TSA relaxes security
A whistleblower with the Transportation Security Administration is sounding the alarm about loosened security at US airports, charging that top TSA officials have prioritized speed over security by reducing the sensitivity of metal detectors, disabling technology on some X-ray machines, issuing orders to keep the baggage conveyor belts moving in certain circumstances and ordering policy changes that result in fewer pat-downs.
Are cell phone calls on airplane flights inevitable?
Ah, holiday travel. Between huge crowds and weather delays, flying during this time of year is hectic. Now close your eyes and imagine the entire scenario with one additional annoyance: Loud talkers yammering into their cell phones at 35,000 feet.
2 Carnival cruise ships collide in Cozumel
The Carnival Glory and Carnival Legend collided Friday morning while at port in Cozumel, Mexico, leaving one passenger injured.
Unvaccinated children potentially exposed airport travelers to measles
Three unvaccinated children with measles likely exposed travelers at Denver and Los Angeles airports to the virus, health officials have warned.
Boeing's 737 Max halt affects credit
Boeing's credit rating was trimmed by Moody's and Standard & Poor's, as the rating agencies said the aircraft maker's move to halt 737 Max production comes with increased risks.
TSA expects 42 million holiday passengers
The Transportation Security Administration estimates 42 million passengers will go through security checkpoints across the country this holiday season -- and that means you need to plan ahead.
Former American Airlines mechanic admits he tried to sabotage plane
A former American Airlines mechanic accused of trying to sabotage a commercial airliner pleaded guilty to attempted destruction of an aircraft in federal court.
Family condemns release of video of toddler falling from cruise ship
Video appears to show the moment Chloe Wiegand fell from her grandfather's arms to her death aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in July.
Boeing hit with another lawsuit over troubled 737 Max
An Irish company that sells and leases aircraft has filed a lawsuit seeking to cancel an order for 22 of Boeing's 737 Max jets and collect at least $185 million in damages.
A $100,000 round-the-world cruise -- by luxury jet
Earlier this year, the world's longest passenger cruise set out from London -- a 245-day luxury journey by Viking Cruises taking in six continents, 51 countries and 111 ports.
Burger King giving delayed travelers Impossible Whoppers
In its latest marketing stunt, Burger King is offering travelers whose flights are delayed free Impossible Whoppers.
Boeing's 737 Max woes will last for several more years
Boeing's 737 Max crisis keeps getting worse and worse. And there is no clear end in sight.
Boeing's stock keeps falling after it halts 737 Max production
Boeing shares continued to slide Tuesday after the company announced it would temporarily halt production of the troubled 737 Max.
Feds arrest Connecticut man who planned to join ISIS
A Connecticut man was arrested after telling people he was planning to leave the country to join ISIS, federal prosecutors say.
Boeing to halt production of embattled 737 MAX
Boeing plans to suspend production of the 737 Max starting in January as it waits for the embattled plane to be recertified to return to service, the company announced Monday.
Investors react to initial US-China trade deal
A "phase one" trade deal between the United States and China, announced Friday, has cleared the path for riskier assets to rally through the end of the year.
Feds charge woman in 'birth tourism' scam
A woman who ran a "birth tourism" operation was released from jail Monday after a federal judge gave her the lightest sentence possible. Now she faces deportation.
Passenger records video of engine flames during United flight
A United Airlines flight from San Diego was forced to make an emergency landing in Albuquerque after flames were seen shooting from one of the plane's engines.
Travel execs: Trump trade deal will bring more US tourism
Congressional passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade agreement would be welcome news to the travel and tourism industry.
Boeing stock sinking after production report
Boeing's stock fell Monday following a report that the company was considering curbing production of the troubled 737 Max.
Qantas flight turns back after cabin fills with smoke
A Qantas flight was forced to return to Sydney when smoke filled the cabin shortly after takeoff.
There were once ads for this volcano
With hindsight, it looks embarrassingly inappropriate, but long before New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted killing at least 16 people last week, it was once humorously marketed as a fun destination for risk takers.
Boeing may curb production of 737 Max airplanes
Boeing is considering curbing production of the troubled 737 Max and could announce the decision as soon as Monday after the US markets close, a source familiar with the decision-making process said.
