Katie McFadden

Spirit Airlines Flight Hit By Lightning, No Injuries Reported

A Spirit Airlines flight that left was heading to the Atlantic City International Airport was delayed on Thursday evening after it was struck by a bolt of lightning while in the air.

Valentine's Day 2014: Southwest Airlines Shows LUV with Free Gift Cards and Complimentary Drinks

Southwest Airlines is showing some love this Valentine's Day to its customers. Actually, the airlines is spreading the LUV by surprising dozens of customers with $500 in Southwest gift cards.

Las Vegas Hotels: Tips for Cheaper Travel to Sin City from Vegas.com

Las Vegas is a great travel destination, especially with world-class entertainment, amazing dining, incomparable nightlife, and luxury hotels in one city. However it can get pricey. Vegas.com has provided tips on how to save money or make the most out of money while traveling to Las Vegas.

Presidents' Day 2014: Most Expensive U.S. Destinations to Spend the Holiday Weekend

Planning on traveling for the Presidents' Day holiday? Depending on where you go, hotels could cost a lot. According to CheapHotels.org, the most expensive destination in the United States to spend this upcoming Presidents' Day weekend is Kihei, Maui.

Wingman: New App, Deemed the Tinder of Air Travel, Helps Passengers Connect Mid-flight

There's a new definition of a wingman and this time it's in app form. A new app called Wingman helps connect passengers "with attractive people on your flight, all before you touch down."

EasyJet Airline Fined $75,000 For Kicking Disabled Woman Off Flight

Budget airline easyJet was hit with a hefty fine for kicking a disabled woman off of a flight. A French appeals court has increased the fine tenfold to 50,000 euros ($75,000).

Alaska Airlines to Offer Free Beer Tastings on Select Q400 Flights around Alaska

Some Alaska Airlines passengers may be able to participate in a beer tasting on select flights. Those on flights Anchorage and Fairbanks and Anchorage and Kodiak will be able to taste local beers like Silver Gulch Brewing & Bottling Co.'s Old 55 Pale Ale.

All Nippon Airways Flight to New York Diverted to Alaska After Unruly Passenger Goes Beserk & is Tied Down

A flight from Tokyo to New York was diverted to Anchorage, Alaska on Monday after a passenger went crazy on board and had to be tied down to his seat by flight attendants.

Heathrow Airport Security Confiscates Mini Gun from Toy Story Woody Doll

Even Woody from Toy Story isn't allowed to fly with his weapon. Security staff at Heathrow airport recently confiscated the gun from the cowboy doll. The toy, which was holding a miniature six-shooter was apparently thought to be a terror risk.

TSA Humiliates Cancer Patient By Announcing He Was Wearing A Diaper

A Transportation Security Administration agent reportedly made fun of a cancer patient over the fact that they wore a diaper. The TSA agent announced it to other passengers and strip-searched the man before allowing him to pass.

U.S. Embassy Warns Americans Not to Fly From Guyana by Caribbean Airlines February 10-12

American citizens were given warnings against flying out the Guyana on Caribbean Airlines flights bound for the United States for the next two days according to the U.S. Embassy.

Flappy Bird Suicide: Internet Hoax Claims Creator Dong Nguyen Killed Himself

The creator of Flappy Bird, Dong Nguyen, has committed suicide. At least that's what one report is saying. However Nguyen didn't kill himself and neither did seven other people in the U.S. Nguyen seems to be the victim of a cruel Internet death hoax.

Planes Land at the Wrong Airport Often, Reports Show

Planes landing at the wrong airport seem like a huge oopsie, but it is more common that one would think. The Associated Press reports that at least 150 flights either landed at the wrong airport or started to land and realized their mistake in time according to government safety databases and media reports since the early 1990s.

Olympic Ring Mishap: Boris Avdeyev, Man Responsible for Opening Ceremony Mistake, Was Not Killed or Found Dead in Russia

The Olympic Ring mishap has left a man dead. Or has it? A report on the Internet claims that the man who was responsible for the fifth ring not lighting up during the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Sochi, was found dead the next day. However the report is just a hoax.

Drunk Woman Causes Delta Flight to Divert to Minneapolis

A Delta Air Lines flight was diverted on Friday due to a drunk unruly passenger.