11/3/22
Wales: An Airbus Beluga was struck by lightening as it was taking off. Watch here.
Chicago: A United Airlines plane had to turn around at takeoff after a flock of birds struck the engines. Read More.
LAX: Four people fall ill due to a gas leak, a suspicious package prompts an airport shutdown, and moaning sounds are heard over a plane’s intercom.
USA: Starting in 2023 domestic passengers will need Real IDs in order to fly. Read More.
USA: Pilots are threatening to strike demanding more pay after a year or travel chaos. Watch here.
New Mexico: A Delta Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing after smoke filled the cabin. Read More.
Chicago: A United Airlines plane had to turn around at takeoff after a flock of birds struck the engines. Read More.
LAX: Four people fall ill due to a gas leak, a suspicious package prompts an airport shutdown, and moaning sounds are heard over a plane’s intercom.
USA: Starting in 2023 domestic passengers will need Real IDs in order to fly. Read More.
USA: Pilots are threatening to strike demanding more pay after a year or travel chaos. Watch here.
New Mexico: A Delta Airlines plane was forced to make an emergency landing after smoke filled the cabin. Read More.
9/3/22
New Orleans: A baggage handler was killed at MSY when her hair got caught in the loading belt. Read More
Washington: A small plane drew a middle finger with their flight path. Read More.
Greece: A Jet2 place made an emergency landing after the pilot fainted mid flight. Read More.
Mexico: A plane en route to Los Angeles was diverted after its engine caught fire mid flight. Read More.
Venice: Tourists are fined for surfing through the Venice canals in Italy. Read More.
US Department of Transportation: DOT has launched a new online dashboard to discourage airlines from canceling flights. Read More.
Ethiopia: An Ethiopian Airlines flight failed to descend for landing when the pilots fell asleep. Read More.
France: Two Air France pilots were suspended after engaging in a heated argument while flying. Read More.
Washington: A small plane drew a middle finger with their flight path. Read More.
Greece: A Jet2 place made an emergency landing after the pilot fainted mid flight. Read More.
Mexico: A plane en route to Los Angeles was diverted after its engine caught fire mid flight. Read More.
Venice: Tourists are fined for surfing through the Venice canals in Italy. Read More.
US Department of Transportation: DOT has launched a new online dashboard to discourage airlines from canceling flights. Read More.
Ethiopia: An Ethiopian Airlines flight failed to descend for landing when the pilots fell asleep. Read More.
France: Two Air France pilots were suspended after engaging in a heated argument while flying. Read More.
7/7/22
MEXICO: A new travel advisory has been issued for Americans by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico strongly warning against travel to Tijuana and Rosarito, as a result of the recent arrest of a prominent cartel leader. Read More.
WYOMING: Three people were attacked and gored by bison in three separate incidents in Yellowstone National Park recently. Read More.
NORWEGIAN SUN: The popular cruise line has announced they are dropping their Covid testing requirements, and one of their ships hit a large iceberg in Alaska. Read More.
AIR NEW ZEALAND: The popular airline has announced their economy class will soon have beds for passengers, the first airline to offer this. Read More.
THAILAND: A woman was caught trying to smuggle 109 live animals through Bangkok Airport. Read More.
AIRBNB: The popular home renting company has announced a permanent ban on parties. Read More.
HONG KONG: HK’s iconic floating restaurant capsized and sunk at sea. Read More.
USA: July Fourth weekend proved to be a hard travel weekend for the airline industry as thousands of flights were canceled. Read More.
WYOMING: Three people were attacked and gored by bison in three separate incidents in Yellowstone National Park recently. Read More.
NORWEGIAN SUN: The popular cruise line has announced they are dropping their Covid testing requirements, and one of their ships hit a large iceberg in Alaska. Read More.
AIR NEW ZEALAND: The popular airline has announced their economy class will soon have beds for passengers, the first airline to offer this. Read More.
THAILAND: A woman was caught trying to smuggle 109 live animals through Bangkok Airport. Read More.
AIRBNB: The popular home renting company has announced a permanent ban on parties. Read More.
HONG KONG: HK’s iconic floating restaurant capsized and sunk at sea. Read More.
USA: July Fourth weekend proved to be a hard travel weekend for the airline industry as thousands of flights were canceled. Read More.
6/10/22
USA: The Biden Administration has ended Covid testing requirements into the US starting 12:01am ET Sunday! Read More.
USA: Thousands of flights were canceled during Memorial Day weekend across the US, with airlines still citing bad weather as the reason. Delta had the highest rate of cancellations. Read More.
USA: Frontier Airlines Flight Attendant helped a passenger deliver her baby on a flight from Denver to Orlando. Read More.
USA: Thousands of flights were canceled during Memorial Day weekend across the US, with airlines still citing bad weather as the reason. Delta had the highest rate of cancellations. Read More.
USA: Frontier Airlines Flight Attendant helped a passenger deliver her baby on a flight from Denver to Orlando. Read More.
5/9/22
Bahamas: Three Americans have died after falling ill at Sandals resort in the Bahamas. Read More.
Cuba: At least 26 are dead after a hotel explosion in Havana. Read More.
Cancun: 1 dead after a shooting at a Mexican resort. Read More.
Virgin Airlines: A flight from London to NY turned around because the pilot hadn’t finished final flying test. Read More.
Delta Airlines: Delta will now pay its flight crew for time boarding before the plane takes off. Read More.
Egypt Air: Cigarette smoke was found to be response for 2016 plane crash. Read More.
Cuba: At least 26 are dead after a hotel explosion in Havana. Read More.
Cancun: 1 dead after a shooting at a Mexican resort. Read More.
Virgin Airlines: A flight from London to NY turned around because the pilot hadn’t finished final flying test. Read More.
Delta Airlines: Delta will now pay its flight crew for time boarding before the plane takes off. Read More.
Egypt Air: Cigarette smoke was found to be response for 2016 plane crash. Read More.
3/21/22
China: A Boeing 737-800 has crashed in China carrying 132 passengers on board. Read More.
Russia: All of Russia’s National Airline Carrier, Aeroflot’s planes have been haunted world wide over fears that the planes would be impounded in foreign cities as more Western countries impose sanctions after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More.
Worldwide: Many countries are dropping Covid 19 travel restrictions as numbers drop around the world.
The current list of countries without any Covid travel restrictions are:
UK
Ireland
Hungary
Aruba
Madeira
Mongolia
Iceland
Norway
Slovenia
Russia: All of Russia’s National Airline Carrier, Aeroflot’s planes have been haunted world wide over fears that the planes would be impounded in foreign cities as more Western countries impose sanctions after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More.
Worldwide: Many countries are dropping Covid 19 travel restrictions as numbers drop around the world.
The current list of countries without any Covid travel restrictions are:
UK
Ireland
Hungary
Aruba
Madeira
Mongolia
Iceland
Norway
Slovenia
2/20/22
Los Angeles: LAX arrivals lane is closing tonight which will cause a lot of delays. Read More.
West Coast, USA: Alaska Airlines has begun a new subscription service that allows people to fly 24 round trip flights a year between 16 cities. Read More.
American Airlines: A plane had to be diverted after an unruly passenger tried to open the cabin doors. Read More.
Frontier and Spirit: The two airlines have announced a merger, which will create a giant ultra-low-cost airtime. Read More.
Qatar Airways: Airbus cancels contract with Qatar Airways, and so they sign on with Boeing. Read More.
American Airlines: is suing The Points Guy over low fare app. Read More.
United Airlines: A woman gives birth over the Atlantic on a plane from Ghana to Washington. Read More.
UK: Thousands around the world are watching live streams of planes having difficulty landing in the UK as a major storm hits. Read More.
West Coast, USA: Alaska Airlines has begun a new subscription service that allows people to fly 24 round trip flights a year between 16 cities. Read More.
American Airlines: A plane had to be diverted after an unruly passenger tried to open the cabin doors. Read More.
Frontier and Spirit: The two airlines have announced a merger, which will create a giant ultra-low-cost airtime. Read More.
Qatar Airways: Airbus cancels contract with Qatar Airways, and so they sign on with Boeing. Read More.
American Airlines: is suing The Points Guy over low fare app. Read More.
United Airlines: A woman gives birth over the Atlantic on a plane from Ghana to Washington. Read More.
UK: Thousands around the world are watching live streams of planes having difficulty landing in the UK as a major storm hits. Read More.
11/28/21
South Africa: As the Omicron variant begins to spread, many countries have banned travel to South Africa and it’s neighboring countries. Read More.
Countries with sealed borders due to Omicron as of 11/28:
Switzerland
Israel
Morocco
Miami, Florida: A man survives a stowaway trip in the landing gears of a plane from Guatemala to Florida. Read More.
LAX: Sunday is expected to be LAX’s busiest travel day of the year. Read More.
Countries with sealed borders due to Omicron as of 11/28:
Switzerland
Israel
Morocco
Miami, Florida: A man survives a stowaway trip in the landing gears of a plane from Guatemala to Florida. Read More.
LAX: Sunday is expected to be LAX’s busiest travel day of the year. Read More.
11/15/21
USA: The FAA has fined 10 unruly passengers on flights $225,000. Read More.
American Airlines: AA cancels another 600 flights among staffing shortages, as AA pilots union rejects newest offer. Read More.
Southwest Airlines: A SW employee is hospitalized after an unruly passenger punched her. Read More.
USA: A new bill would require proof of vaccine for all US air travel. Read More.
MICHIGAN: A small plane crash has left an 11 year old girl as the sole survivor. Read More.
USA: A viral video showing a vaccinated woman throwing a tantrum and refusing to sit next to an unvaccinated passenger has been proven fake. Read More.
American Airlines: AA cancels another 600 flights among staffing shortages, as AA pilots union rejects newest offer. Read More.
Southwest Airlines: A SW employee is hospitalized after an unruly passenger punched her. Read More.
USA: A new bill would require proof of vaccine for all US air travel. Read More.
MICHIGAN: A small plane crash has left an 11 year old girl as the sole survivor. Read More.
USA: A viral video showing a vaccinated woman throwing a tantrum and refusing to sit next to an unvaccinated passenger has been proven fake. Read More.
09/21/2021
USA: The Department of Justice has sued American Airlines and JetBlue over their alliance which raised prices. Read More.
Southwest Airlines: Southwest has announced 8 new airline routes. Read More.
HAWAII: Hawaii moves to dismantle famous 'stairway to heaven' stairs due to high safety risks. Read More.
WASHINGTON: A United plane carrying USC's football team tipped back on the tarmac. Read More.
PARIS, FRANCE: The Arc De Triomphe has been wrapped in blue and silver fabric. Read More.
USA: The Department of Transportation is cracking down on airlines who are withholding funds for canceled flights. Read More.
United Airlines: UA is requiring Covid vaccines for all employees and have reached the 90% rate. Read More.
Southwest Airlines: Southwest has announced 8 new airline routes. Read More.
HAWAII: Hawaii moves to dismantle famous 'stairway to heaven' stairs due to high safety risks. Read More.
WASHINGTON: A United plane carrying USC's football team tipped back on the tarmac. Read More.
PARIS, FRANCE: The Arc De Triomphe has been wrapped in blue and silver fabric. Read More.
USA: The Department of Transportation is cracking down on airlines who are withholding funds for canceled flights. Read More.
United Airlines: UA is requiring Covid vaccines for all employees and have reached the 90% rate. Read More.
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06/29/21
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Los Angeles, CA: American Airlines out of San Jose makes emergency landing at LAX. Read More.
Los Angeles, CA: More than 92,000 passengers passed through LAX on July 4th, making it the busiest travel day in over a year. Read More. USA: As airlines continue to oversell flights, one family walked away with $22,500 in Delta flight credits. Read More. PHILIPPINES: A military airplane has crashed in the Philippines, killing 17. Read More.USA: Airlines continue to grapple with employee shortages causing them to cancel hundreds of flights. Read More. LOS ANGELES, CA: A man at LAX jumped out of a plane as it was taxiing on the runway. Read More CANADA: Canada has opened the borders for US travelers who are fully vaccinated. Read More.
NEW JERSEY: A pilot successfully landed a plane on a NJ bridge after having engine failure. Read More. TURKS & CAICOS: Twenty people were found dead in a boat drifting off the coast of Turks and Caicos. Read More. USA: Allegiant Airlines has expanded to four new cities to keep up with the growing demand for travel. Read More. CALIFORNIA: has banned state-funded travel to Florida because of anti-LGBTQ laws. Read More. |
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07/03/20
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EUROPE: The EU has banned Americans from traveling to Europe because of their inability to control Covid. Read More.
CHICAGO, IL: The city of Chicago has issued an emergency travel order that requires visitors from 15 states to quarantine. Read More. QATAR AIRWAYS: Qatar Airways has announced that economy passengers will now be required to wear both masks and face shields for the duration of flights, but Business and First Class passengers are exempt. Read More. AMERICAN AIR CARRIERS: Multiple airlines carriers in the US who have been leaving middle seats empty to allow for social distancing, have announced that they will no longer be doing so. Read More. TOKYO: Tokyo Disney has reopened after a 4 month closure. Read More. |
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06/04/20
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FLORIDA: Disney World is scheduled to reopen to the public on July 11. Read More.
JAPAN; SICILY: Japan and Sicily have announced plans to pay portions trip costs to help boost tourism and the economy post Covid-19. Read More. LAS VEGAS: The Venentian hotel is offering a free night stay for essential workers. Get Details. MEXICO: The US- Mexico border will remain closed for all non-essential travel until June 22. Read More. |
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05/17/20
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AMERICAN AIRLINES and DELTA: New requirements have been issued for all customers to wear masks during flights. Find Out More.
ITALY: Italy's government has signed a decree allowing both domestic and international travel to open after June 3. Read More. HERTZ: The rental car giant could be in bankruptcy in the coming week. Read More. QATAR AIRWAYS: Qatar Airways is giving away 100,000 free flights to healthcare workers! Details Here. |
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04/17/20
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MARRIOTT: Marriott International has announced new flexibility in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Any reservations made prior to June 30, 2020 for any future travel date can now be changed or cancelled without a fee. They will also be extending status, points, and awards usages. Read More.
EMIRATES AIRLINES: Emirates has begun rapid Covid-19 testing before passengers may board aircrafts. Read More. U.S. AIRLINES: Struggling US airlines have reached an agreement with the Treasury Department on share of Coronavirus aid. Read More. FLORIDA: A Florida airport fire destroyed more than 3,500 rental cars. Read More. |
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03/12/20
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LOS ANGELES, CA: Disneyland and Universal Studios announced that they will be closing their parks until the end of March in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Read More.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: President Trump announced a travel ban from 26 European countries in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. European nationals can not travel to the US until further notice, and US citizens returning from Europe are required to quarantine for 14 days. Read More. |
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03/11/20
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CORONAVIRUS FLEXIBILITY: American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, and Alaska have all announced travel flexibility for your flights as more and more people are concerned about coronavirus (COVID-19). If you purchase tickets between now and March 31, 2020 on any of these airlines, the change fees will be waived! See details.
AMERICAN AIRLINES: Has announced a new West Coast International Alliance with Alaska Airlines! Benefits include:
PETITION: A petition has begun circling online that would force airlines to sit parents with their minor children without added fees. Read More. |
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01/08/20
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TEHRAN, Iran: A Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 passenger jet has crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 176 onboard. Read More. MONTREAL: An Air Canada plane was forced to land early when one of its wheels fell off shortly after takeoff. Read More. CHINA: The world's first driverless bullet train, which connects Beijing with Zhangjiakou (where the 2022 Olympics will be held) has opened. Read More. |
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12/10/19
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NEW ZEALAND: Six people have been confirmed dead, at least 30 are injured, and several others are still missing after a volcano suddenly erupted. Read More.
GUATEMALA: Two tourists have been caught carving their initials into a 1,300-year-old Mayan temple. Read More. CHILE: A Chilean Air Force plane carrying 38 people on route to Antartica has crashed. Read More. |
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11/3/19
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LOS ANGELES: LAX has created chaos by banning ride-share vehicles from picking up in front of the airport, and now must pick up from a separate lot. Passengers hoping to hail ride-share vehicles must now catch a shuttle to the lot first. Read More.
SAN FRANCISCO: Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) might offer TSA priority line access to its riders as an incentive for more people to take BART into SFO. Read More. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES: The airlines is being sued after two pilots allegedly live-streamed footage from a hidden camera placed in an airplane bathroom into the cockpit. Read More. MIAMI: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at Miami Airport and charged with money laundering. Read More. SAUDI ARABIA: The country previously shut off to foreign explorers, will now issue tourist visas to patrons from 49 countries. Read More. |
9/9/19 |
JAPAN: A powerful typhoon in Japan has led to 100 flights being canceled and tens of thousands of stranded passengers in Tokyo's airports. Read More.
FLORIDA: An American Airlines mechanic has been arrested for sabotaging an aircraft. Take off was aborted and the plane in question was taken out of service. Read More. NEVADA: A small plane has crashed near Las Vegas killing 2 and injuring 3 onboard. Read More. |
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8/13/19
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ROME, Italy has announced that people will now be issued a fine for sitting on the Spanish Steps or jumping in the Trevi fountain. Read More
HONG KONG, China airport: Dozens of incoming and outgoing flights have been canceled as protestors continue to occupy the airport. Read More ROME, Italy was littered with pieces that fell off of a Norwegian Air Boeing 787 damaging cars and homes below. Read More SAN DIEGO, CA: A United Airlines passenger faces charges for hiding a camera in one of the planes first class bathrooms. Read More UNITED Airlines flight attendant has been fired after video surfaced of her drunk while working on a flight from Chicago to Indiana. Read More PARIS, France: A prototype for an electric powered plane has been revealed at the Paris Air Show. Read More |
8/8/19 |
VENICE, Italy has banned cruise ships from entering its city after a cruise ship crash in June. Read More
HONG KONG protests for increased democracy and investigations into police brutality continue. The United States has now issued a travel advisory. Read More AMSTERDAM airport: A black family is accusing British Airways of discrimination as they were not allowed to board their flight. Read More 
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