Woman Caught Smuggling iPhones at Ben-Gurion Airport A 60-year-old woman was nabbed at Jerusalem's Israel Ben-Gurion International Airport for trying to smuggle 44 iPhone 4s. The cell phones were strapped to her body causing her difficulty to walk,...
The 20 Rudest Cities in America Admit it; you’re not always the picture of patience or politeness. How often do you hold that door, give up that seat, or say “please” and “thank you” when ordering a...
US Airways Reports First 4Q Profit Since 2006 In yet another sign that the economy is on the mend, US Airways reported a fourth quarter profit due to more people flying and higher ticket prices. In the report revealed Wednesday, the Tempe, Arizona...
Opium Bust at LAX Airport Eight pounds of opium was seized by customs officials Tuesday at Los Angeles International Airport. The quantity was valued at $52k. It was hidden inside the lining of two suitcases that belonged...
United Continental Beats Estimates on Fourth Quarter Losses Special expenses following an October merger weighed heavily on profits United Continental Holdings reported a $325 million loss for the fourth quarter. While that number may...
Greece: Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines Merger Blocked by EU On Wednesday, the European Commission stated it will block any plans for a merger between Greek carriers Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air. The reason for stepping in is due to the fact that it would cause what...
Hong Kong International Airport to Undergo Major Expansion Hong Kong International Airport is set to undergo a HK $7 billion expansion, according to Airport Authority Hong Kong. Chief Executive Stanley Hui said the expansion will take place over four...
Scientists Predict a Supervolcano Could Erupt Underneath Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is apparently sitting on top of a "supervolcano" according to scientists reports and it may erupt for the first time in 600,000 years. The volcano has been rising since...
Alaska Airlines Named Most “On-Time” Carrier by FlightStats Alaska Airlines was named the most on-time airline by FlightStats in a press release Monday. Flightstats ranked 15 carriers that offered the highest percentage of flights arriving within 15 minutes of their...
World’s Highest Restaurant Opens in Dubai Another record has been set in Dubai with the opening of the world’s highest restaurant inside the towering Burj Khalifa. The new At.mosphere restaurant is a brand new luxury dining facility...
Cuba Tourism on the Rise Despite U.S. Travel Ban Even with a travel blockade by the United States government to visit, Cuba reported an increase of 4.2 percent in foreign travelers in 2010 with 2.5 million people making their way to the communist...
Spain’s “Rubbish Hotel” Booked Up for Tourism Fair A tourism fair taking place this week in central Madrid will feature a truly unique hotel, one whose owner freely admits is rubbish. German sculptor H.A. Shult used 12 tons of recycled garbage...
Company Claims Dubai World Islands Are Sinking According to evidence brought before a property tribunal, Dubai’s lavish man-made World Islands are sinking back into the sea. The islands, which each sell for millions of dollars, are shaped like...
Copa Airlines Adds New Routes and Increased Frequency Copa Airlines is looking to expand in 2011, adding three new destinations and increasing frequencies within its network. They’ll be flying to Toronto up north, Porto Alegre in Brazil and Nassau,...