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Singer Richard Marx Helps Stop Unruly Passenger On Korean Air Flight

December 21, 2016Travel NewsKorean Air, Richard Marx, Unruly PassengerMichael W

Sports stars have stepped up to help out during emergencies during flights and now we can add an 80s pop star to the list.

In 2013, former Mets pitcher LaTroy Hawkins helped subdue an unruly passenger during a flight. In 2016, former NFL quarterback (and current Mets minor leaguer) Tim Tebow helped out during a medical emergency during a flight.

While flying from Vietnam to South Korea, singer Richard Marx had to step in to help control an unruly passenger. Continue reading Singer Richard Marx Helps Stop Unruly Passenger On Korean Air Flight →

NYC Tourist Stabbed in Head in Midtown

December 20, 2016Travel NewsGothamist, NYC, TouristMichael W

Visiting the big city can be scary and overwhelming for some and one NYC tourist had a bit of bad (and good) luck recently.

The man, 23 year old Connor Rasmussen came to New York to propose to his girlfriend. While out celebrating his engagement he got stabbed in the back of his head! Continue reading NYC Tourist Stabbed in Head in Midtown →

Eiffel Tower Closed, Flight Delays, The No List 2017, World Holidays Festivals, 350 Islands To Disappear, Getting Sick When Traveling, Miles & Points for Shopping, Travel Contests & More- Travel News

December 18, 2016Travel NewsDeals, News, OffersMichael W

Travel News:

T+L tells us What To Do If Your Holiday Flight Is Delayed.
Check out the Fodor’s No List 2017.
Thrillist writes about The 15 Coolest Things Coming To US Cities in 2017.
Smarter Travel has some advice on What To Do When You Get Sick While Traveling.

Continue reading Eiffel Tower Closed, Flight Delays, The No List 2017, World Holidays Festivals, 350 Islands To Disappear, Getting Sick When Traveling, Miles & Points for Shopping, Travel Contests & More- Travel News →

Longest Airline Routes, Tourists Eating All of Cuba’s Food, Apologizing For Kids On Planes, United Bonus Offers, Travel Contests, NYE Destinations & More!

December 11, 2016Travel NewsDeals, News, OffersMichael W

Travel News:

Smarter Travel wonders Should Parents Apologize For Bringing A Child On the Plane?
CNN has a slideshow with The World’s Longest Airline Routes.
Skift writes Major Cruise Lines Will Visit Havana But Not Much Else In Cuba Next Year.
USA Today shares news that 98.5 Tons of Holiday-Rush Packages Stop in Alaska.

Continue reading Longest Airline Routes, Tourists Eating All of Cuba’s Food, Apologizing For Kids On Planes, United Bonus Offers, Travel Contests, NYE Destinations & More! →

Actor Judge Reinhold Arrested at Airport

December 9, 2016Travel NewsDallas Love Field, Judge Reinhold, TSAMichael W

Actor Judge Reinhold, most famous for being in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Beverly Hills Cop was arrested yesterday at Dallas Love Field airport.

The actor got into it with the TSA when he refused “to submit to a screening at a checkpoint area” according to Yahoo News. Continue reading Actor Judge Reinhold Arrested at Airport →

Woman Gives Birth on Southwest Airlines Flight, Plane Diverted

December 7, 2016Travel NewsBaby, Flight Diverted, Southwest AirlinesMichael W

In late 2015 I wrote about a woman giving birth in an Uber car. Earlier in the year I wrote about a woman giving birth on a plane while not even knowing that she was pregnant! Talk about a major surprise…

Over the weekend a Southwest Airlines flight had to be diverted when a woman went into labor, giving birth on board. Continue reading Woman Gives Birth on Southwest Airlines Flight, Plane Diverted →

Lyft Passenger Shot, Dies From Attempted Robbery

December 4, 2016Travel NewsLyft, MurderMichael W

A Lyft passenger was killed after a thief opened the back door of the car, trying to rob the three passengers and driver.

The incident took place on Wednesday night in Trenton, New Jersey. Continue reading Lyft Passenger Shot, Dies From Attempted Robbery →

Stupid Teen Hangs Off Moving Carnival Cruise Ship

December 3, 2016Travel NewsCarnival Cruise, Inside Edition, YoutubeMichael W

Here’s something you should definitely not attempt on your next cruise…

A teen wanted to make a viral Youtube video and decided to try an extremely dangerous stunt on a moving Carnival Cruise ship. Continue reading Stupid Teen Hangs Off Moving Carnival Cruise Ship →

TSA Finds Lucille from The Walking Dead In A Carry On Bag

November 26, 2016Travel NewsInstagram, The Walking Dead, TSAMichael W

the walking dead The TSA finds lots of interesting things in people’s carry on bags at the airport.

Over the summer they found and confiscated a 3-D printed gun.

Some other things that the TSA has found and that I’ve written about are :

If you’re not sure if an item is allowed to be brought in your carry on or even in a checked bag, you can ask the TSA through Facebook Messenger. Continue reading TSA Finds Lucille from The Walking Dead In A Carry On Bag →

Awesome FREE Pop-Up Opened at Denver Airport

November 25, 2016Travel NewsDenver Airport, Ice Skating, T+LMichael W

Airports offer a variety of different amenities to help travelers pass the time and be more comfortable while flying.

At Las Vegas McCarran Airport you can stick with the city’s theme and do some gambling. A woman even won $1,000,000 there earlier in the year. JFK Airport has a pet relief area and an outdoor roof deck to relax at. Some airports offer free tours during long layovers.

There are many other airport amenities to be found and a fun, free new one opened earlier today at Denver Airport. Continue reading Awesome FREE Pop-Up Opened at Denver Airport →

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