JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tampa After Losing Altitude
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane “experienced a flight control issue” on Thursday. More than 15 people were taken to hospitals after it was diverted to Florida, officials said. Source link
Staff Shortages at 35 Air Traffic Control Sites Disrupt Travel
Growing problems are unfolding days after the controllers missed their first full paycheck because of the shutdown. Source link
Winter Getaways Inspired by Our Readers
Readers asked us how to realize their vacation dreams. Here are our best ideas. Source link
A Pilgrim Route in Norway: Berries, Bogs and a Viking King
Following one of the nine St. Olav Ways, a photographer trudged with soggy feet through tundras, forests and wetlands. Here’s what she saw. Source link
Why Are More Retirees Going Back to College?
At Arizona State University, residents pay about $500,000 in entrance fees to live on campus and take classes alongside undergraduates. Source link
5 Great Road Trips to Take in the Western U.S. This Fall
Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow. Source link
Marie Kondo, Tidying Expert, Shares Her Travel and Packing Tips
The tidying expert has just published a new book about travel’s impact on her life. She shares tips for how to encounter the world, and, maybe, leave it a little better after your visit. Source link
At Yosemite, BASE Jumpers and Drones Are Emboldened by Shutdown
Emboldened by the lapse in government funding and employee furloughs, some visitors are brazenly betting that they won’t get caught for breaking the law. Source link
Plane Lands After Pilots Fear Someone Is Trying to Enter Cockpit
A problem with an intercom led to uncertainty. No one was hurt. Source link
I Went on a ‘Dark Retreat’ and Spent Three Days in Total Darkness
The author spent days in a room with no light. Who would he be when he emerged? Source link