Karen Fredrickson

Southwest Airlines Fires Pilot Involved In LaGuardia Nose Gear Landing

Southwest Airlines has fired the captain of the flight that suffered a nose-first landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport on July 22.

New York Opera Closes

The New York City Opera, which was first established 70 years ago, announced on Tuesday that it is closing and filing for bankruptcy.

Bigfoot Footage

Bigfoot is a legendary creature that lives in the Pacific Northwest, though he has also taken to sometimes visiting Florida and apparently Pennsylvania.

D-Day Beaches Closed

Tourists traveling to Omaha Beach in France to pay their respects will find themselves disappointed, as the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is closed.

Small Businesses Suffer From Government Shutdown

The government shutdown resulting in the closure of national parks across the country is a problem for not only tourists planning trips to see attractions that are now closed, but to the small business owners who run shops that depend on the tourists visiting the parks for their business.

Airbnb Announced the Reversal of a Fee Charged By New York City

Airbnb announced that New York City has reversed a fee of $2,400 that was paid as a fine by a man who had rented out a room in his apartment through the vacation site, which allows people to rent out their apartments short-term.

Frontier Airlines Sells to a New Private Equity Group

Frontier Airlines has a new buyer, a private equity group that may shift the company from its current base in Denver.

Zipcar Announces New Green Parking for Hybrids In Boston Common

Zipcar has announced the addition of four new 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrids to their Boston fleet, in addition to plug-in stations and priority parking for Zipcars and other hybrid vehicles at the Boston Common Garage.

Top Cities for Bike-Sharing In the World

Citi bike was recently introduced in New York City, and the idea of a bike culture within a city became a more popular conversation, but some cities are better for biking than others, and USA Today has compiled a list.

Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets for the Holidays

Every year, as the holiday season approaches, people realize they have to purchase a plane ticket home for the holidays, and then the process of trying to figure out how to get the best deal on a flight begins.

Trump SoHo Penthouse

The Trump SoHo New York has unveiled a Presidential Penthouse at a listing price of $50 million, according to a press release.

Government Shutdown 2013

After the government failed to come to an agreement on Monday night, many people with travel plans woke up on Tuesday with questions about how that shutdown will affect their plans.

Woman Quits Job

Many people fantasize about quitting their jobs, usually in a big way that involves telling their boss to go "eff" themselves, but Marina Shifrin actually did it, quitting her job in a sensational way.

JetBlue Announces First Flights Under New Premium Class Mint

JetBlue just announced the introduction of Mint, their new premium service, and according to a press release, they have the new prices available for travelers.

How To Fit Everything Into a Carryon Bag

All the fees for checked baggage has caused many travelers to try to cram everything they need into their carryon luggage, which can be a difficult undertaking.