'Crazed' Thai Smile passenger rips plane's emergency exit door open before takeoff

A spokesperson for Thai Smile Airways has apologized after a “crazed” passenger, who was reportedly drunk, ripped an emergency exit door open just moments before takeoff.

TSA finds gun-shaped toilet paper roller in bag at Newark Liberty Airport

Transportation Security Administration agents at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport uncovered a more decorative than deadly item when they checked a passenger's carry-on.

Lawsuit: Southwest pilots streamed video from bathroom cam

A lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by a flight attendant alleges pilots on a 2017 flight had an iPad streaming video from a hidden camera in a bathroom in one of the airline's jets.

Sinkhole opens, swallows part of city bus during rush hour

The front of a city bus is up in the air after a sinkhole opened under it during rush hour in downtown Pittsburgh.

The cat’s out of the bag: Airport security stops couple after pet cat sneaks into carry-on luggage

Airport security stopped a couple flying to New York from London due to a stowaway passenger - their 5-year-old cat Candy Coole had snuck inside their luggage as they were packing for the trip.

Air Canada to change greeting to gender inclusive 'everybody,' receives mixed reviews on Twitter

Air Canada has announced the flight crew will no longer greet passengers as “ladies and gentlemen,” instead opting to use the gender neutral term “everybody.” The companywide language change will soon be adopted by gate agents, flight attendants and pilots.

World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead

A World War II-era B-17 bomber with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them.

Can you fly without a REAL ID? Deadline goes into effect in 1 year — here’s what you need to know

After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.

First $1 million raised to build deck park over Interstate 35 near Dallas zoo

The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation calls the $1 million mark a major fundraising milestone, but there's still a long way to go. The project will cost an estimated $28 million.

FAA to review whether airplane seats are too small for safe evacuations

Current rules say airlines must be able to evacuate passengers within 90 seconds but do not set requirements on seat size. However, with seats getting smaller and passengers getting bigger, there could be safety implications.

Tourists issued citations at Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful for 'thermal trespassing'

Two men are in hot water for getting too close to the hot water at the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The tourists have since been tracked down by park rangers and issued mandatory court appearances for “thermal trespassing” at the famous hot spring and are now due in court in two months.

Mount Rushmore Memorial to begin major construction project

One of the country's most popular tourist attractions is getting to the core of a multi-million dollar upgrade. The Rapid City Journal reports that major construction projects at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota are scheduled to begin next week. The National Park Service says work will continue through much of 2020.

Counterfeit alcohol, sometimes containing jet fuel, is a growing concern for tourists

The FBI and Dominican authorities are investigating recent tourist deaths, and one theory is that alcohol was the cause of these deaths.  The FBI has reportedly taken samples of alcohol for testing, and the hotels where some tourists died have removed alcohol from the minibars in the hotel rooms. But the concerns are growing.

Travel tips for planning your next vacation

Planning a vacation can be a difficult task for many, especially if you are wanting to go overseas.