Cruise Passenger Was Served 33 Drinks Before Deadly Encounter With Crew, Suit Says
Michael Virgil, 35, became agitated on a Royal Caribbean ship and was restrained by at least five crew members, including some who stood on his back, before he died, the medical examiner said. Source link
These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out. Source link
How to Choose a Restaurant When You’re Traveling
Don’t waste another meal at a tourist-trap restaurant. Four food writers share tips for eating like an in-the-know local in an unfamiliar city. Source link
New Facial-Recognition Tech Could Let You Keep Your Passport in Your Pocket at the Airport
You may be surprised to zoom right onto a future international flight thanks to facial-recognition tools being tested at Orlando International Airport. Source link
Trump’s Birthday Becomes Free National Park Day as MLK Day and Juneteenth Are Cut
Visitors will instead get free entry on President Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day. Source link
Boeing Completes Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, a Major Supplier
The aerospace company is buying Spirit AeroSystems, which makes the bodies of the 737 Max jet, two years after a part of that plane blew away during a flight. Source link
Why Is Budapest, the ‘City of Baths,’ Running Out of Bathhouses?
In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city’s beloved baths. Source link
TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026
As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports. Source link
5 Cooking Classes in Italy Where You Can Make Pizza, Pasta and More
Learn the ins and outs of everything from Neapolitan calzone to ragù alla Bolognese in just a few hours. Source link
Beta Will Sell Motors to Another Electric Aircraft Company
The deal with a company owned by Embraer gives Beta Technologies an additional source of revenue as it develops its own electric aircraft. Source link