Articles by Katie McFadden
Will.i.am. of the Black Eyes Peas Kicked Out of Airline Lounge Because his Membership Card was 'Fake'
Will.i.am. of the Black Eyes Peas was not happy with United Airlines after he got kicked out of their first class lounge because they thought his membership card was fake.
Travelers Use TripAdvisor to Blackmail Hotels and Restaurants Into Giving Them Freebies
Travelers are using TripAdvisor reviews to blackmail hotels and restaurants in order to get free meals and stays.
Cruise Ship Blasts 'Seven Nation Army' Through Horns During Port of Hamburg Festival [VIDEO]
A cruise ship horn can be a sign of a warning, navigation or a way to say bon voyage, but one cruise ship used its horns to show off its music abilities.
Britney Spears Vegas: Pop Star Offered $12 Million to Extend Las Vegas Residency
Britney Spears may be giving Las Vegas a bit more. The 32-year-old pop star has been offered $12 million to extend her current two-year residency at Planet Hollywood's Axis theater in Sin City.
Woman Gives Birth To Twins on Polar Airlines Flight
A plane landed with two more passengers that it had taken off with after a mother gave birth to twins on board. The passenger on the Russian flight went into labor unexpectedly.
Carnival Dream Cruise Ship Rescues 39 Cuban Migrants From Small Boat in Distress
The Carnival Dream is being credited for rescuing 39 Cuban migrants that were in trouble on a small boat. The Carnival cruise ship was heading to Jamaica on Wednesday night when the small boat was spotted.
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Crew Smells Smoke on Board
A United Airlines flight was forced to turn back and make an emergency landing on Saturday because there was a smoke smell in the cockpit and cabin. The flight was heading to Hawaii and was forced to turn back to Los Angeles International Airport.
New Airlines Hopes to Get Off the Ground with Help from Crowdsourcing
Want to help get an airline in the skies? Why not participate in crowdsourcing one? Want to help get an airline in the skies? Why not participate in crowdsourcing one? Crowdsourcing has helped make everything from restaurants to apps to charities and films a reality rather than an idea.
Best Airlines in the U.S.: Virgin America Takes Top Spot in Airline Quality Ratings
What's the best airline in the United States? Virgin America, according to the Airline Quality Rating.
Cracked Windshield Forces Delta Flight to Make Emergency Landing in Albuquerque
A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after the windshield cracked mid-flight.
Top 10 Most Expensive Cities for Car Rentals in the U.S.: New York City Named Priciest
Renting a car might be a necessity for some trips and car rentals can cost more in some cities than others. According to a new survey from CheapCarRental.net, the most expensive city to rent a car in is New York City.
'Miranda Fugate Lockwood' Dead? Girl Hit In Head with Shovel in Viral Vine Video Becomes Victim of a Death Hoax
Miranda Fugate Lockwood, or shovel girl, is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the 16-year-old girl who can be seen getting hit in the head with a shovel thrown by a girl named "Emily Powers" in a viral Vine video is just fine. The Huzlers story claiming Miranda died is a hoax. In fact the story doesn't even use her real name, Miranda Lynn Fugate.
Qantas Airline Encourages Passengers to Turn Sick Bags Into Art As Part of New Social Media Campaign
The last thing someone thinks about when they grab a sick bag on a flight is the potential of turning it into a piece of art. However Australian airline, Qantas wants customers to use it for that exact purpose as part of a new social media campaign.
Airlines Fees: US Carriers Are Making Less Money on Bag Fees, Report Shows
While it may seem like there are more airline fees than ever, airlines are actually making less money from bag fees than they used to. However to make up for it, airlines are finding ways to charge fees for other things.
Best Travel Products and Brands According to U.S. Travelers
When traveling, it's important to have the right gear and necessities. Some are better than others. TripAdvsior, the world's largest travel site, released its list of the Travelers' Choice awards for Travel Favorites. In its third year, the list highlights some of the top brands that travelers around the world prefer to have on their trips.
Cathay Pacific Flight Attendants Claim Uniform is Too Revealing & Causes Sexual Harassment
Flight attendants on Cathay Pacific are not happy with their uniform. A flight attendant's union claims that the uniforms are too revealing and should be changed to prevent sexual harassment.
Memorial Day 2014: Top 10 Travel Destinations For the Holiday Weekend According to Travelocity
Memorial Day 2014 is closer than you think and now is the time to make travel plans for one of the busiest holiday weekends for traveling. To help travelers choose the best locations to go this Memorial Day Weekend, Travelocity has released its list of the top 10 Memorial Day destinations of 2014 based on booking data. New York City took the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row.
Young British Woman Had Sex With a Man She Just Met in Bathroom of Virgin Atlantic Flight While Traveling With Her Parents
Someone was desperate to join the mile high club. A drunken British in her woman in her 20's was accused of having sex with a man that she just met in the bathroom of a Virgin Atlantic flight.
Six People Injured Due to Severe Turbulence on US Airways Flight to Florida
Turbulence was so bad on a US Airways jet on Sunday that six people were injured. Turbulence was so bad on a US Airways jet on Sunday that six people were injured.
Bryan Silva Dead? Internet Hoax Claims Gratata Vine Star Was Killed
Vine star Bryan Silva is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. The site Huzlers claims that the skinny, tattooed vine sensation was shot dead. However the story is false and is nothing more than satire. Silva is just fine.
TSA Finds 81 Pounds of Marijuana in Passenger's Luggage at Oakland International Airport
The TSA is usaully busy trying to find explosives and weapons, but when someone brings more than 80 pounds of weed in their suitcase, it's going to catch some attention. The Transportation Security Administration at Oakland International Airport recently arrested a woman who was trying to transport the huge stash of marijuana in her luggage.
Summer 2014: Top 10 Travel Destinations For Those on a Budget
Summer 2014 is almost here and while travelers book their vacations, they should know that they don't have to break the bank on their getaway.
Summer 2014: Top 10 US Travel Destinations According to Airbnb, Nashville Takes #1
Summer 2014 is coming soon and now is the time to plan those summer vacations. To help travelers choose some of the best spots, Airbnb, the world's leading community-driven hospitality company, released its list of the Top 10 U.S.
Most Miserable Countries in the World: Venezuela Named Most Depressing According to Cato Institute
To tourists, they may be some of the most beautiful and fascinating places in the world, but for those who live there, life is pretty depressing. The Cato Institute has determined the 90 most miserable countries in the world.
Top 10 International Destinations for Summer 2014 According to Fly.com
Summer is right around the corner and that means it's time to plan a vacation. Fly.com has revealed a list of the top international destinations for summer 2014 and the site says low airfare has something to do with it.
Most Popular Travel Destinations for Summer 2014 According to TripAdvisor
Summer is just around the corner and it's time to make travel plans. To help guide travelers this summer, TripAdvisor has released some summer travel information including the top destinations for summer travel.
Unfunny Southwest Pilot Tries to Entertain Passengers with Failed Comedy Routine [VIDEO]
Not every flight crew member that tries humor is funny. Another Southwest Airlines pilot gave a shot at comedy while trying to entertain passengers but he failed to make them laugh.
Bar do Bin Laden and Other Terrorist-themed Venues Open in Brazil
Want to drink with Osama Bin Laden? Well you can in a bar in Brazil, sort of. A bar owner, who happens to look like the infamous terrorist, has opened up a Bin Laden-themed bar in Brazil, which is sure to be a hit for tourist who visit for the World Cup.
Best Restaurants in the U.S.: 7 North American Eateries Make World's Best 50 Restaurant List
As part of the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants, the Best Restaurants in America have been announced and seven American eateries were on the list.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants: San Pellegrino Honors Announced with Noma Taking the Top Spot
The World's 50 Best Restaurants have been revealed. In the Oscars of dining, or the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards, Noma is Copenhagen took the top spot.
