Travel Safety

TRAVEL October 21

After travel, wait to unpack your suitcase, doctor insists in unsettling social media post

A Virginia primary care physician is telling people on social media to be "lazy" and to not unpack their luggage for up to 10 days to avoid a bedbug infestation.

Cruises October 21

Royal Caribbean cruise line sued over hidden camera that may have filmed hundreds of passengers: lawsuit

Arvin Mirasol was sentenced to 30 years for filming children in stages of undress on a Royal Caribbean cruise – a new lawsuit alleges as many as 960 passengers could have been filmed.

TRAVEL October 14

Airline passenger says she received 'creepiest' text from stranger who saw phone number on her luggage tag

A woman on TikTok claims she was waiting for her flight when she received a text from a stranger after he saw her number on her luggage tag. She turned the experience into a travel PSA.

TRAVEL October 8

Hurricane Milton evacuations in Florida: What to pack ahead of the storm

Evacuations for Hurricane Milton have been ordered in Florida for counties on the West Coast. Here's what evacuees should be gathering and packing ahead of the storm.

TRAVEL September 21

Woman is left alone in 'creepy' section of airport as 'best friend' heads for hotel

A travel drama between friends has lit up social media as a woman described what happened when she traveled with her "best friend" and ran into a canceled flight and an overnight stay.

US September 21

Washington state 1-year-old orphaned after pregnant mom, dad both found dead on Hawaii vacation

Ilya Tsaruk and Sophia Tsaruk from Snohomish, Washington, were believed to have been swimming or snorkeling in Maui when they drowned, according to officials.

TRAVEL September 19

Beware these 5 travel scams, from friendly 'flirts' to digital gold diggers

Travelers might present a target-rich environment for scammers. Excitement, frequent purchases and online travel tools could all make travelers prime prey for hustlers — here are five to beware.

TRAVEL September 18

Flight attendant on TikTok reveals luggage tag safety tip she wishes more flyers knew about

A flight attendant who says she works for American Airlines, shared on TikTok a safety tip to keep your personal information a secret, and it involves the tag on your luggage.

LIFESTYLE September 13

Flight attendant goes viral on TikTok for attempting to ease common flying fear

A flight attendant's TikTok video on turbulence tips went viral after she shared some ways to calm yourself during a flight. The footage was viewed by 2.5 million people.

LIFESTYLE September 5

'Airport tray aesthetic' goes viral as some travelers halt security checkpoints for photo ops

A viral trend, "airport tray aesthetic," shows travelers taking out items and strategically placing them in plastic TSA security bins before taking photos and videos for TikTok.