Articles by Katie McFadden
Allegiant Air Offers Giant Seats at 25 Inches Wide on Select Flights to Hawaii and the Western U.S.
Allegiant Air is now offering "Giant Seats" on select flights. The airline has added extra large seats to some economy rows on Boeing 757 planes that make long-haul flight to the Hawaiian cities of Honolulu and Maui and some cities in the western U.S.
San Francisco 49ers Player Aldon Smith Arrested For Making False Bomb Threat at LAX
San Francisco 49ers player Aldon Smith was arrested for making a bomb threat at Los Angeles Airport on Sunday. Smith was reportedly uncooperative during a bag search and told the TSA that he had a bomb in his bag.
American Airlines: Teen Who Made Fake Twitter Threat Under Arrest in Rotterdam
The girl who threatened American Airlines as a joke on Twitter has been arrested. The girl who threatened American Airlines as a joke on Twitter has been arrested.
The Undertaker Dead? Internet Hoax Claims WWE Wrestler Mark Calaway Died in His Home
The Undertaker is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However WWE Wrestler Mark Calaway didn't die. He's just the victim of an internet death hoax. Calaway is just fine.
Passengers Stranded on Flight for 34 Hours in China Due to Poor Weather and Regulations That Forced 15-Hour Layover
Passengers on a Cathay Pacific flight from New York City to Hong Kong was stuck on the lane for 34 hours. The plane was forced to have a 15-hour unscheduled layover in Zhuhai, China.
Terrorism Threat? Al-Qaida Magazine Publishes Photo of San Francisco Airport, Urging People to Bomb It
A photo of San Francisco International Airport was placed in a propaganda magazine published by al-Qaida and has caused alarm. However the FBI says there is no threat to the airport or San Francisco currently.
World's First Ferrari Hotel to Open in 2016 As Part of Spain's Ferrari Land
The first ever Ferrari Hotel is coming. As part of the new Ferrari Land theme park in Spain, the world's first Ferrari Hotel will open in 2016.
Cruise Ship Illnesses: More than 80 People Become Sick with Norovirus on Crown Princess
Cruise ship-illnesses are all too common and it appears that passengers on yet another cruise ship have become sick with the highly contagious norovirus. This time it's on the Crown Princess which was sailing around ports in California.
TSA Allegedly Refuses to Let Stroke Victim Fly Because She Couldn't Say Her Own Name & Had Expired License
A woman claims the TSA wouldn't let her sister board a plane because her sister couldn't say her own name as the result of a stroke.
Man Tries to Commit Suicide on Emirates Flight to India
A passenger on an Emirates flight to India tried to commit suicide on Friday. A passenger on an Emirates flight to India tried to commit suicide on Friday.
Darren McFadden Dead? Internet Hoax Claims Oakland Raiders Running Back Died in Car Crash
Darren McFadden is dead. At least that’s what the Internet is saying. However the Oakland Raiders running back didn’t die. He’s just the victim of an Internet death hoax.
Top 25 Travel Destinations in the US According to TripAdvisor
What are the top travel destinations in the U..S? As part of its Travelers Choice Awards, TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, released a list of the top travel destinations in the world, including the United States.
Top 25 Travel Destinations in the World
What are the top travel destinations in the world? As part of its Travelers Choice Awards, TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, released a list of the top travel destinations in the world.
Memorial Day Weekend 2014: Travelocity Announces The Best Days to Fly During Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day will be here before you know it and that means it's time to start planning your trips for the holiday weekend and Travelocity is helping travelers make plans that could save them money.
Airlines Cut Back on Using Limes in Beverages Due to Shortage & Price Hike
Next time you order a mixed drink on a flight, it might not look so special. Some airlines have stopped adding fruits like limes to beverages.
UK Security let Bald, Bearded Man Travel to Spain Using his Blonde Girlfriend's Passport
A bald man was able to get through airport security by using his blonde girlfriend's passport. The security blunder occurred at an airport in Britain.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Possible Black Box Signals Detected in Indian Ocean, Search for Missing Plane Deepens
The Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 black box may have been located. A ship has detected signals that may have been emitted from the black boxes of the missing plane.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing Because 390 Cows Caused the Plane to Overheat
A flight made an emergency landing because of 390 cows on board. The pilot decided to land the aircraft in Heathrow because the 390 cows were giving off too much heat and set off a fire alarm.
Blind Side Actor Quinton Aaron Kicked Off US Airways Flight for Being Too Big
The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron was blindsided when he was kicked off a US Airways flight on Friday because he couldn't fit in the seat.
The Rock is Dead? Internet Hoax Claims Dwayne Johnson Died While Filming a Movie
The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson is dead. At least that's what the Internet is saying. However the famous wrestler and actor didn't die. He's just the victim of an Internet death hoax. Johnson is just fine.
Best Restaurants in the World Named by Elite Traveler, New York, Spain and Italy Eateries Top the List
The best restaurants in the world have been announced according to a survey based on reviews by paying customers.
James Franco: Actor Reportedly Tried to Hook Up With Teen Through Instagram
Did James Franco try to pick up a 17-year-old girl through Intagram? That's what sources are saying.
Delta Flight Rolls into the Grass at JFK Airport after Emergency Landing due to Hydraulic System Failure
A Delta Air Lines flight rolled off the runway at JFK after it made an emergency landing on Wednesday.
Couple Accused of Engaging in a Sexual Act in their Seats on an Air Canada Flight Plead Not Guilty
A Canadian couple reportedly engaged in a sexual act on an Air Canada flight in January. A Canadian couple reportedly engaged in a sexual act on an Air Canada flight in January.
JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Jamaica Due to Smoke Smell
A JetBlue flight made an emergency landing at a Jamaican airport because the pilot smelled smoke shortly after takeoff.
The Lion King: Passengers Get a Surprise Performance of "Circle of Life" on a Virgin Australia Flight
Passengers on a recent flight to Sydney got a huge shock when they were welcomed on to the plane with a live performance of "Circle of Life" from the Australian touring cast of The Lion King.
JetBlue Offers Flight Credit to Customers with April 1st Birthdays Who are Flying on April 1st, in Real Offer on April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day doesn't have to be full of tricks and JetBlue has a very real offer for those who were born on April 1. The airline if offering credit to those born on April 1st who are flying JetBlue on their birthday.
Airlines Seek to Improve Aircraft Tracking and Passenger Screenings Following Disappearance of MH370
Airlines are calling for stronger security and passenger screenings in the wake of the incident involving the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that disappeared on March 8. The International Air Transport Association said it is hoping to improve aircraft tracking and screening of passengers.
Passengers Stranded on Dragonair Flight for Nearly 11 Hours Due to Poor Weather
Passengers were trapped inside a plane overnight for 11 hours due to poor weather. Hundreds were stranded inside the grounded Dragonair plane because their plane couldn’t land in Hong Kong.
World's Largest Ferris Wheel: High Roller Opens in Las Vegas
The world's largest Ferris wheel is officially open. The Las Vegas High Roller opened on March 31 and tickets are now on sale.
