travel

  • Deadly Turbulence: Woman Paralyzed By Turbulence Fall

    A woman suffered what surgeons call a “hangman’s fracture” when she was flung against the ceiling of an airplane lavatory on a Continental flight as it encountered severe turbulence. The 47-year-old woman is alleged to have repeatedly ignored warnings to stay in her seat. Dr. Trey Fulp, who performed...
  • Passenger Lands Plane After Pilot Dies

    Want to know what’s worse than flying back with your family after your brother’s funeral?  Turbulence?  Poor service?  No peanuts?  Try having to land the plane after the pilot dies. Doug White of Archibald, Louisiana did just that.  Flying with his family from Marco Island, Florida to Jackson, Mississippi following...
  • Refrigerated Sand to Save Scorched Soles at Dubai Beach

    Dubai's Palazzo Versace hotel, which is currently under construction, will feature refrigerated sand on its beach to protect the feet of its wealthy guests from the searing summer heat where daytime temperatures 50C (122F)....