Category: Travel Safety
What Are Jökulhlaups?
A glacial dam burst in Alaska’s capital, Juneau, causing flooding and damage. Two homes were completely lost and a third partially so. The flooding was caused by a Jökulhlaups, a phenomenon in which a snow-and-ice dam bursts. Jökulhlaups are relatively Read More …
China Blocks, Water-Cannons Philippines Boat
China’s coast guard blocked and water-cannoned a Philippine military supply boat in the South China Sea. The Philippines condemned the “excessive and offensive actions” against its vessels, while China said it had implemented necessary controls in accordance with the law Read More …
British Airways Doubles In-Flight Entertainment
British Airways has expanded its inflight entertainment content, offering customers a wider range of options including movies, boxsets, podcasts, and children’s programs. The airline has doubled the available content since the beginning of the year, with over 75 complete boxsets Read More …
TSA & CLEAR Have A Problem
CLEAR, the expedited security system allowing travelers to skip ID verification, faced a security incident last July when a man with a false identity passed through CLEAR lines at Reagan National Airport with ammunition. The incident led to a dispute Read More …
Flying With A Child This Summer? Good Luck With That
Traveling with a toddler or infant can be challenging, especially with the gigantic increase in flight delays and trip-busting cancellations experienced by US travelers compared to last summer. To ensure a pleasant and stress-free family vacation, drive. If driving is Read More …
Wildfire Continues To Rage In Greece
A wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes has been raging for five days, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of people from affected villages and beaches. More than 2,000 people, including tourists, were evacuated by coast guard vessels and Read More …
Ten Tips For Surviving Air Travel This Summer
Increased travel demand, weather-related issues, staffing shortages, maintenance problems, and air traffic congestion are all factors adding up to this Summer being a lousy time to travel by air. Still, if fly you must, here are some tips for surviving Read More …
Port Everglades: The Easy Port To Sail From
Port Everglades has completed a comprehensive study to understand the guest experience and the port’s impact on the economic well-being of Broward County. The study surveyed 7,186 passengers from December 2022 through March 2023 and found that 94% of those Read More …
Congress Aims, Fires To Calm The Skies
One of the issues adding to the misery of air travelers is a shortage of air traffic controllers. When they come up short of people in the tower, airspace can be closed. That causes aircraft to change course and fly Read More …