Travel

Two pilots died when their helicopter crashed while fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park.

A new study of the Roman Empire’s road network suggests the famous saying ‘All roads lead to Rome’ is an oversimplification, with provincial capitals and Constantinople playing more central roles in overland travel.

A new FAA proposal to standardize flight attendant rest and meal breaks nationwide is causing a major conflict, pitting union concerns over worker welfare against FAA safety arguments and industry expert opinions.

A baseball bat-shaped flashlight at Tampa International Airport concealed a 4-inch double-edged knife, leading to a passenger’s arrest.

A kitchen renovation took an unexpected turn when ancient human remains were discovered, prompting a police investigation and transforming a home into a crime scene.

A routine backyard renovation in Denmark led to the discovery of the country’s largest Viking Age silver hoard, a find of immense historical and monetary value.

Flight attendants reveal a swift 90-second ‘hotel room autopsy’ protocol involving a room scan, checking hiding spots, locating emergency exits, testing locks, verifying the phone, and securing the door, designed to enhance traveler safety.

A scientist’s chance discovery of a pristine mastodon tooth in a California creek could lead to the unearthing of the rest of the ancient creature’s skeleton.

A midair brawl broke out on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Sylhet to London, causing passenger panic and requiring crew intervention.

An Air India captain’s death during a layover has reignited debates about pilot fatigue and the adequacy of rest regulations in the aviation industry.