World's best airlines in 2024 ranked
Skytrax released its 2024 rankings for the world's best airlines this week, and the winner is familiar to the top spot. See where U.S. carriers landed on the list.
Hooters shutters dozens of ‘underperforming’ restaurants, optimistic for future: reports
Hooters has reportedly shut down dozens of locations in places like Texas, Kentucky and Florida, citing concerns the stores were underperforming.
San Francisco home in ritzy neighborhood selling for a steal – but there's a catch
The 3,200-square-foot San Francisco property has received attention in recent days for both its low asking price and how long the tenant may get to stay in the home.
Caribbean island finds 'totally incidental' way to cash in on AI boom
The small Caribbean nation of Anguilla is cashing in on the artificial intelligence boom through registrations of internet domains with .ai addresses, which have surged in recent years.
Woman sues Margaritaville at Sea cruise line after she was 'forced into room,' attacked during Bahamas trip
Margaritaville at Sea was hit with a second sexual assault lawsuit in six months after a woman alleged she was attacked in a Bahamas hotel during an excursion
Southwest flight heading for Oklahoma City dives to 500 feet above neighborhood
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 passenger plane flew around 500 feet from the ground in Oklahoma City following a missed landing approach, reports say.
American Airlines flight attendants 'one step closer to a strike' after talks end without agreement: union
Around 28,000 American Airlines flight attendants are "one step closer to a strike" after failing to reach negotiations with the airline on Thursday, the union announced.
Engine fire on Boeing 737 forces emergency landing in India
A Boeing 737 plane operated by Malaysia Airlines was forced to make an emergency landing after one of the jet engines caught fire, sending sparks and flames streaking after takeoff.
Boeing 737 engine catches fire on flight in India
Horrified passengers watched as flames spouted from a Boeing 737 engine that caught fire on a flight operated by Malaysian Airlines in India on Thursday, June 20, 2024. (Credit: Viral Press)
Construction booming across Arizona, causing employment rates in the industry to soar
The construction industry is growing rapidly across America, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, and some areas of the country, like Arizona, are really benefitting from the burst.
10 most popular girls' trips for summer 2024 announced: See these top travel destinations
The ultimate girls' trip is around the corner for many people as summer vacation time gets underway. United Airlines ranked the top 10 travel destinations for girls' trips this year.
Hollywood Arby's shutters doors after more than 5 decades in business following minimum wage hike
Owners of the Arby's location on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood that closed its doors over the weekend are talking about what factors led to their decision.
Former US Customs officer at Florida airport admits to stealing nearly $19,000 from passengers
William Timothy, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer, has pleaded guilty to stealing cash from arriving passengers at a Florida airport.
Majority of US hotels are understaffed ahead of summer rush
The National Hotel & Lodging Association says a majority of hotels across the country have positions that are not filled.
United Airlines Boeing flight turns chaotic when oxygen masks are 'inadvertently deployed' mid-flight
A United Airlines Boeing 777 flight inadvertently deployed a few oxygen masks last Wednesday, sending many passengers into a panic even though there wasn’t any danger present.
US halts inspections of popular fruits from Mexico over security concerns: USDA
The U.S. government is temporarily halting inspections of avocado and mango imports from Michoacán, a Mexican state that is a hotbed of violence and drug cartel activity.
Florida woman sues SeaWorld after another person 'violently' collided with her on a water slide: lawsuit
A Florida woman is suing SeaWorld for negligence after claiming she was injured when another person crashed into her on a water slide at Aquatica last summer.
Virgin Australia flight’s ‘possible bird strike’ forces Boeing plane's emergency landing in New Zealand
A Virgin Australia plane has made an emergency landing following a "possible bird strike" that witnesses say forced flames to emerge from the aircraft.
5 sneaky travel scams that target your money and how to avoid them
It can be very exciting to receive an email, direct-mail letter or phone call letting you know you’ve won a "free cruise" or an "all-expenses-paid-vacation to a tropical island."
Missouri girl, 8, dies after SkyWest Airlines mid-flight medical emergency
An eight-year-old Missouri girl, Sydney Weston, has died after suffering a medical emergency while onboard a SkyWest Airlines flight heading to Chicago, Illinois.