Michael Mortensen was looking forward to spending two weeks in Hawaii with his family last month, but his patriotism wouldn’t let him. The Vancouver-based development consultant and urban planner said…
Category: Travel
Travel
Disney cruise ship rescues sinking catamaran, saves 4 people in Atlantic near Bermuda
A brand-new Disney cruise ship rushed to the aid of a catamaran taking on water in the Atlantic on Sunday and plucked four people to safety, authorities said. The 50-foot…
Witness says missing Pitt student rescued from powerful wave — then vanished
A man who might’ve been the last person to see a missing University of Pittsburgh student in the Dominican Republic said he rescued her from drowning — only for her…
American Airlines flight ordered to make ‘expedited climb’ to avoid crashing into mountain after Hawaii takeoff
An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was hastily ordered to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain on Wednesday. Flight 298 had departed Honolulu, headed for Los…
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after having struggled with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull. The company…
Almost 80 million expected to travel over Thanksgiving in record-breaking getaway
Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts. Journeys of 50 miles or more will be made…
Strikes, rain and snow pose challenges during record Thanksgiving travel week
With storms, snow, delayed flights and industrial action all expected in what could be the busiest holiday travel period on record, Americans set out in hope rather than expectation of…
Rich people are dominating holiday travel
Traveling for the holidays this year? The answer increasingly depends on your paycheck. Households earning at least six figures a year are expected to make up the largest share of…
Delta Airlines flight attendant allegedly slashes co-worker in New Orleans
A Delta flight attendant slashed a co-worker and hotel security guard after a late night and early morning of heavy, “blacked out” drinking, officials said Wednesday. Joshua Smith, 36, remained…
United Airlines partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi
United Airlines is moving forward with a plan to offer free in-flight internet to its loyalty rewards members through a partnership with Starlink, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon…