Toxic fume incidents aren’t very common, but they can make passengers, flight attendants and pilots seriously ill. Here are the warning signs.
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US warns travelers to the Dominican Republic of violent crime, sexual assault
The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for the Dominican Republic because of crime, including sexual assault. Here’s more information.
Southwest Airlines employee fraudulently sold ‘Luv Vouchers’ worth $1.87M, feds say
A Southwest Airlines employee in Chicago has been charged with fraudulently creating and selling travel vouchers worth more than $1.87 million.
How engineering lets economy airplane seats offer more legroom in a small space
USA TODAY spoke to a major airplane seat manufacturer to understand how small changes can make a big difference when it comes to legroom in economy.
America’s recreation trail system added new trails spanning 9 states, 340 miles
Nine new land and water trails were designated to join the nation’s existing network of more than 1,300 recreation trails located in every state.
Why you shouldn’t worry about gassy passengers on the stacked plane seats
What to know about that double decker concept for airplane seats and why upstair neighbors may not be a concern after all.
A $1,600 burger? 7 of the most over-the-top hotel room service experiences
Room service is meant to be indulgent, but these seven hotels outdid themselves. Read on for some over-the-top room service orders.
Missing a stop? High rises in this city might not have a 13th floor.
Many tall buildings don’t have a 13th floor. We take a look at why or why not and which buildings will almost never have a 13 on their elevator pane.
Paris flight to Detroit lands in Canada due to ‘unruly’ passenger
A Delta passenger on a flight from Paris to Detroit started becoming ‘unruly’ while under the influence, causing a flight diversion and arrest.
‘Game of Thrones’ town sees uptick in tourists, faces challenges with overcrowding
Dubrovnik, a town in Croatia made famous as the setting for “King’s Landing” in “Game of Thrones,” is facing overcrowding due to an uptick in tourism.