With summer travel already in full swing, Fox News Digital spoke to experts to learn some of their tricks and tips for making sure that a checked bag arrives safely to its destination. Airports are busier than they have been in years, meaning there are a lot more people who will be checking bags on their flights. Here is what …
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Poker player robbed of $250K in gunpoint stickup outside NYC airport hotel: report
An apparent high-stakes gambler carrying a bag stuffed with $250,000 cash for a poker game was robbed at gunpoint outside a hotel in New York City on Thursday, according to police and reports. The 41-year-old victim was outside the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott hotel in East Elmhurst, Queens, at around 6:10 p.m. when a man approached him at gunpoint …
Read More »Kindergartener misses graduation, gets mid-flight celebration instead as passengers cheer
A young boy got the celebration he deserved after missing his kindergarten graduation. Xavier Joel was scheduled to travel to Puerto Rico for a family wedding on May 15 —meaning he would have to miss his kindergarten graduation ceremony at school. Mom Janeiry Jay Rivas told Fox News Digital the two were traveling from Orlando, Florida, to the tropical island …
Read More »Traveler infected with confirmed case of measles at Seattle International Airport as cases in US increase
The Public Health – Seattle & King County issued an alert after they were notified that an adult with a confirmed case of infectious measles traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after their travels in Europe. The confirmed infection came after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert to public health officials warning that the number of …
Read More »5 secret summer-travel packing hacks to maximize carry-on space and minimize stress
With the unofficial start of the summer season upon us, trips to the beach, mountains, abroad or elsewhere are on the calendars of millions of Americans — with packing lists well underway. Bag fees for summer travel can add up, though —and experts say there’s a better way. Some baggage fees for major airlines are threatening even the most reasonable …
Read More »Man accused of running nude through airplane arrested by Australian police
A man accused of running naked down the aisle of an Australian domestic flight, knocking down a flight attendant and forcing the plane to turn back, was arrested by police at the airport, officials said on Tuesday. The incident happened early in what was scheduled to be a 3 hour and 30 minute Virgin Australia flight on Monday night from …
Read More »Haiti’s main international airport reopens nearly three months after gang violence forced it to close
Haiti’s main international airport reopened Monday for the first time in nearly three months after relentless gang violence forced authorities to close it to all traffic in early March. The reopening of the Toussaint-Louverture airport in the capital of Port-au-Prince is expected to help ease a critical shortage of medications and other basic supplies since the country’s main seaport remains …
Read More »Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway, pausing traffic
A group of climate protesters have been arrested in Germany after breaking into an airport and gluing themselves to the runway. Six activists broke through security fencing at Munich airport in the German state of Bavaria on Saturday, according to the news outlet dpa. Approximately sixty flights were canceled after the half-dozen protesters glued themselves to the tarmac, forcing officials …
Read More »Your best food and drink choices at the airport, according to dietitians and nutritionists
If you’re traveling this spring and summer and want to stick to your healthy eating goals, it can sometimes be a challenge — especially if you’re flying to your destination. A common question to registered dieticians is, “What should I eat when at the airport?” Fox News Digital reached out to experts who shared picks and preferences. Here’s what to …
Read More »A small plane crashes in Montana, killing the pilot and a passenger
A single-engine airplane crashed in southeastern Montana, killing the pilot and the passenger, the Federal Aviation Administration reported. IRATE AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSENGER ALLEGEDLY PUNCHED FLIGHT ATTENDANT, KICKED, SPIT ON POLICE OFFICERS The Federal Aviation Administration says the crash of a single-engine airplane in southeastern Montana killed the pilot and a passenger. (Fox News) The Piper PA-18 crashed near Tillitt Field …
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