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Airplane mode 'is not a conspiracy,' explains pilot on viral TikTok Not using airplane mode on your phone when you fly probably won't cause the plane to crash, but it's still safer if you enable it before takeoff. However, it is more likely that it will just make the pilots' communications with the control tower

Travel hacks don't really exist, but there are ways to fly better | Cruising Altitude Social media is full of “travel hacks” to help you find a cheaper flight, or get an upgrade without having to pay, or even just tips and tools for making your economy seat more comfortable – foot hammock anyone?  But

TSA agents find inert grenade at LaGuardia Airport in New York Agents from the Transportation Security Administration at LaGuardia Airport in New York found an inert grenade Monday, the agency confirmed this week. A man was traveling and had checked his bag when a TSA officer found the grenade, a TSA spokesperson confirmed to USA

7 best (mostly) all-inclusive resorts in Florida for families Florida is as close as you can get to the Bahamas and Caribbean without leaving the county. For your family to truly feel like you’re on “island time,” you’ll want to stay at a resort that offers all your needs – from dining options and activities

Can I take a baby on a cruise? What to know about sailing with newborns, while pregnant New parents remember certain milestones, from their baby’s first words to their first steps – and perhaps even their first vacation. Cruises, with their largely inclusive model and something-for-everyone activity schedule, can make family trips easy. But there

'Once-in-a-lifetime event': Why United is taking families on flights to 'North Pole' The flight had to divert, the pilot announced over the intercom Thursday afternoon. Luckily, no one on board appeared to freak out at this news. "Santa has invited us to Christmas Island and all his elves are waiting there on the ground for

I stayed in a Lion King-themed hotel suite. Here’s how you can find themed suites, too. New York City has hundreds of hotels and it can be daunting to pick the right one for your trip. I felt the same way planning my first trip to the "Big Apple" just a few weeks ago. Between

Carnival Cruise Line raises Wi-Fi, drink package prices Carnival Cruise Line passengers may pay more the next time they sail. The line raised prices for its Wi-Fi and, in some cases, drink packages. The entry-level Social Wi-Fi Plan now costs $18.70 per day when purchased before a cruise and $22 if guests buy it onboard

How far would you go to avoid a travel fee? You might be shocked What would you do to avoid an annoying travel fee?  Jodi Blodgett is so sick of all the extras that she's stopped flying. "I avoid travel fees by driving," she says. Not only can she skirt ridiculous fees for luggage, but

Drunk JetBlue passenger who threatened to shoot flight attendant pleads guilty A New York man pleaded guilty on Tuesday after his threats to "tear the plane apart" while drunk forced a JetBlue flight to divert last year, according to officials. On May 13, 2023, James Tyqwon Ford, 31, was a passenger on JetBlue flight 2404

National parks are free these days in 2025. What to know before you travel. It’s not too soon to start planning 2025 vacations, and outdoor enthusiasts may want to keep a few dates in mind.  On Thursday, the National Park Service released its free entrance dates for next year.   “Whether you are a family looking

Stowaway accused of hiding on flight from NYC to Paris arrested, faces charge: Reports According to reports, Svetlana Dali, 57, was arrested on Wednesday. Svetlana Dali, the 57-year-old woman accused of hiding on a Delta Airlines flight from New York to Paris during Thanksgiving week, was arrested when she returned to the US and is