Planning on traveling to China? You may want to reconsider

Planning on traveling to China? You may want to reconsider

The U.S. government may be considering placing additional restrictions on Americans traveling to China as relations between Washington and Beijing continue to sour. Last week the U.S. State Department issued new guidance for those intending to visit China, suggesting that U.S. citizens should “exercise increased caution” when making plans. According to a State Department press release, […]

Cruise lines add roller coasters to ships, but man overboard systems are still rare

Cruise lines add roller coasters to ships, but man overboard systems are still rare

Cruise lines continually reinvest profits into the fleet. Whether upgrading onboard amenities, booking the latest and greatest talent acts, or adding new destinations to their itineraries, the cruise industry is rarely stagnant. However; how often are companies spending money to upgrade safety measures? Surprisingly, not as often as you’d think. In the last two months […]

How to survive holiday travel: A flight attendant dishes on flying like a pro

How to survive holiday travel: A flight attendant dishes on flying like a pro

Traveling around the holidays is generally pure hell. The stress of seeing family, the long lines, and the delays all come together to create the perfect storm of travel nightmares. This year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that about 33 percent of all Americans will travel for the December holidays, which is more than four […]

Crime on cruise ships (Part 1): Understanding maritime law and what could happen to you

Crime on cruise ships (Part 1): Understanding maritime law and what could happen to you

Traveling via cruise ships is one of the more popular vacations options, especially for Americans. One report from Travel Agent Central claims that in 2016 alone, more than 24 million people from the US took a cruise traveling to ports from Alaska, Nova Scotia, Key West, and Cozumel. While serious crimes aboard ships are relatively […]

Check your tickets! Here are the 20 safest airlines in the world

Check your tickets! Here are the 20 safest airlines in the world

An airline’s safety record may not be the deciding factor when a person books a flight with one carrier over another, but it’s definitely something that most travelers think about when they step on-board an aircraft. A new report from AirlineRatings.com has named to top 20 “safest” airlines in 2018. According to Business Insider, the […]

Five Cold War history sites you can visit in the US

Five Cold War history sites you can visit in the US

The Cold War took place from around the end of World War II until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. During that time, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in nuclear brinksmanship time and time again but miraculously avoided total war. There were, however, smaller engagements such as the Bay of […]

Five battlefields to visit in 2019 if you love US military history

Five battlefields to visit in 2019 if you love US military history

Everyone has their own idea of the perfect vacation. Some people like the mountains, others the beaches; some people prefer a big city, and some would rather be out in the country, far away from everyone. At first glance, a vacation to a historic battlefield might sound a little dull — if not insensitive. However, […]

FAA issues orders regarding 737 MAX after Lion Air crash

FAA issues orders regarding 737 MAX after Lion Air crash

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued two Airworthiness Directives (AD) for the Boeing 737 MAX-8 and 737 MAX-9 this week as a result of in the Lion Air crash on October 29, 2018. The crash, which resulted in the deaths of all 189 people on-board, is still being investigated by both Indonesian and Australian officials. […]

Virgin Atlantic scrambling to avoid pilot strike, crew deal may be finalized soon

Virgin Atlantic scrambling to avoid pilot strike, crew deal may be finalized soon

Virgin Atlantic, the UK-based airline, is facing a potential strike by about half of its pilots who argue the airline’s benefits program is unfair. According to a report from Reuters, one of the two pilot’s unions — Professional Pilots Union (PPU) — is currently making initial preparations for a strike vote. Virgin Atlantic, owned jointly […]

5 countries you can travel to but probably shouldn’t

5 countries you can travel to but probably shouldn’t

Several thousand people travel to different countries each year. Whether its for vacation, to visit distant relatives, or for work, international travel is almost common place — and thanks to air travel, its easier than ever. Although some countries can be enchanting and tempting to visit, they may not be safe for foreign travelers due […]

SpaceX just sold its first ticket for a flight around the moon

SpaceX just sold its first ticket for a flight around the moon

In a somewhat cryptic tweet posted late last week, Elon Musk’s space faring company SpaceX announced that they had signed up their first passenger for a flight around the moon. The passenger’s identity was not revealed in the Tweet, though subsequent tweets posted by Musk himself suggest that their first customer may be from Japan. […]