Friday, January 16, 2026

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Fri Jan 16 2026

 
Tourists queue to take pictures next to a classic red phone box (L) during a visit to the Westminster area of central London on December, 30, 2025.

I used a VPN to shop for flights and hotels in different countries to see if changing my location unlocks cheaper travel deals.

Norwegian Aura will launch in 2027.
 

Norwegian will launch its largest cruise ship in 2027

Norwegian Cruise Line will debut its largest ship ever, Norwegian Aura, in 2027, featuring massive slides and expanded family spaces.

Signage sits near the entrance to Six Flags Great America in this file photo from May 24, 2005.
 

Six Flags sued over injury on Superman coaster

The guest says in the lawsuit she fell off the ride because it improperly entered the off-loading area.

A bird flies in the foreground as a UPS MD-11 cargo plane flies towards Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky Nov. 6, 2025. A UPS MD-11 crashed shortly after takeoff Nov. 4 at the airport, killing the three crew members and nine more people on the ground. More than a dozen were injured.
 

Boeing warned of flaw years before deadly UPS plane crash

A new NTSB update says Boeing identified fatigue risks in a key MD-11 engine component years before a UPS crash that killed 15 people near Louisville.

Nikki and Alain Daou took their daughter to Universal Epic Universe for her birthday.
 

Mom says autism played role in Universal shoplifting accusation

A Florida mother says her family was removed and banned from Universal after staff accused her of shoplifting during an incident involving her autistic daughter.

Hula attire is traditionally simple, instead of the flashy outfits people may envision from Hollywood movies.
 

The truth behind what makes a Hawaiian luau authentic

Luau are synonymous with going on a trip to Hawaii, but not all of them are authentic. Here's the history behind an authentic Hawaiian luau.

Passengers go down the escalators after arriving to La Guardia Airport on December 23, 2025 in New York.
 

This airport swap could slash your airfare by up to 50%

Flying from a smaller, secondary airport instead of a major hub can lead to cheaper fares, shorter lines and fewer crowds, travel experts say.

An Airbus A320 aircraft of Iranian airline Qeshm Air flies.
 

Iran shuts airspace for most flights, Flightradar24 says

Iran closed its airspace for over two hours on Wednesday, only allowing international flights, according to Flightradar24.

What can really only be described as "a pile of wheelchairs" at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
 

A 1% chair damage rate means, for some, home confinement

Airlines haven't improved their handling of mobility devices much in recent years, despite big promises on progress. We'll keep telling these stories.

Airlines report thousands incidents of mobility device damage every year
 

What does airline accessibility look like in 2026? Tell us your story.

USA TODAY wants to tell stories that will help make airlines more accessible. We hope you'll share yours with us.

 

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