Articles by Karen Fredrickson

Miss Piggy Donated to the Smithsonian

Miss Piggy will be joining Kermit the Frog in the collection of Jim Henson's Muppets.

Hertz Adds the Tesla Model S

Hertz Corporation, the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, announced on Monday that they are expanding their Dream Cars to introduce the Tesla Model S in the U.S.

JetBlue Launching Mint

JetBlue will be launching a new premium class next summer.

Duck Boat Fire In London

Twenty-eight people were rescued after a fire started on an amphibious bus, called a duck boat, on the River Thames while opposite the Houses of Parliament in central London.

FAA Recommendation Draft Will Still Prohibit Phone Use

The FAA is retooling the rules for the use of personal electronics on planes during takeoff and landing, but the use of email and movies may still be prohibited.

Amanda Bynes Enters Into Treatment In Malibu

Amanda Bynes has left UCLA Medical Center, where she was being held to receive treatment for serious mental illness.

Smokejumper Idaho

A smokejumper in Idaho died in an accident on Friday while parachuting.

Virgin and Delta Partnership Approved by DOT

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways have been approved by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to partner together in a joint venture.

Farmstand at JFK

Airports aren't normally thought of as a great place to buy produce, especially if you're looking for locally grown, but a new pop-up farm stand has been set up inside the JetBlue terminal at JFK airport in New York City.

World's Happiest People

The happiest people in the world live in northern Europe, according to a survey published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

Jimmy Kimmel Kanye West

Jimmy Kimmel and Kanye West have begun a Twitter feud, though it's unclear if they are actually angry or if it's an elaborate hoax.

State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert

A global travel alert has been issued by the United States Department of state.

FAA Committee Recommends Easing Restrictions on Electronic Devices

An advisory panel met this week to confer over whether to lessen the restrictions on personal electronic devices during landing and takeoff.

Green Bay Bridge Closed

The Green Bay Bridge in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been closed after a driver called 911 to report that the bridge was sagging.

Qatar Airways Requires Female Flight Employees to Seek Permissions Before Marrying

Qatar Airways is being criticized for an outdated and misogynistic policy that requires female employees to seek permission from the company before getting married.