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Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria, British Columbia, to Toronto was cancelled this week after a toddler on board refused to buckle their seat belt, leaving the rest of the passengers stranded overnight. Neither the accompanying adult nor the cabin crew could persuade the standing child to sit and fasten their belt, and with the…
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Burnham to tour UK asking people how he should tackle cost of living and stop people being ripped off
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is to begin a national tour in August to hear directly from the public about the cost of living, consumer rip-offs and ways to improve everyday life. The government says the feedback will help shape a 10-year plan, while Burnham is expected to announce further measures intended to give households more…
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The $317M Horror Gem That Revived a Franchise Is Taking Over the World
Final Destination Bloodlines, the sixth instalment in the horror franchise, has continued its success on Netflix a year after its 2025 cinema release. The film reportedly revived a series that had often disappointed critically and commercially, becoming both its best-reviewed and highest-grossing entry. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein and starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana,…
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Travelodge guest wakes up with more than 100 bed bug bites after one night in the hotel
A Travelodge guest said they woke with more than 100 bed bug bites after spending one night at one of the hotel chain’s properties. The allegation raises concerns about hotel hygiene and the potential health and comfort risks posed by bed bug infestations to guests. The available article text does not identify the hotel’s location,…
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$20 avocado toast fuels outrage as travelers say airport food prices are out of control
Travellers are increasingly criticising airport food prices after a social-media post highlighted an avocado toast costing $19.64 at a southern US airport. The reaction reflects wider frustration that quick airport meals can carry prices comparable with, or higher than, restaurant food. The article cites several reports suggesting the issue is widespread and includes criticism from…
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Saharan dust cloud the size of the continental US is impacting summer weather and you may not have even noticed
A vast plume of Saharan dust, roughly the size of the continental United States, crossed the Atlantic towards the Caribbean and US Gulf Coast. It matters because it can make skies hazy, reduce air quality and alter local summer weather, while its dry air may also inhibit the development of tropical storms and hurricanes. The…
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Morrissey cancels four Las Vegas residency dates at Encore
Morrissey has cancelled all four dates of his planned Las Vegas residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, citing “unforeseen logistical challenges”. The concerts were due to begin on 14 August, and the cancellation is likely to hit fans hardest who had already booked travel and accommodation for the shows. The cancelled dates…
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Public consultation opens on proposed Doncaster Sheffield Airport flight routes
A public consultation has opened on proposed flight routes for Doncaster Sheffield Airport, allowing residents and other interested parties to comment on how aircraft could arrive and depart if operations resume. The process matters because any changes could affect aircraft noise, local communities and the use of surrounding airspace. The proposals cover possible approach and…
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Train operators to crack down on ‘donutters’ and other digital ticket cheats
Train operators South Western Railway and GTR are restricting digital ticket sales on selected short routes to curb fare evasion, particularly “short-faring”, where passengers buy a last-minute ticket only for the final stretch of a longer journey to pass through exit barriers. The move matters because digital ticketing has created new opportunities to avoid fares,…
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Nearly a fifth of British adults consider avoiding EU summer holiday as a result of border chaos
Nearly a fifth of UK adults have considered changing or avoiding European summer holidays because of long queues caused by the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The biometric border scheme requires first-time travellers to provide fingerprints, facial scans and passport details, and its disruption has prompted calls from travel bodies and politicians for urgent intervention…