Laptop in checked luggage caused smoke, evacuation of plane at SFO

A laptop in a customer's checked bag is responsible for the smoke that led to an evacuation of an American Airlines plane at the San Francisco International Airport on Friday.  The evacuation happened as passengers were boarding the flight, according to video at the scene and the airport.

Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow

Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year. 

Embrace inactivity with a 'do-nothing vacation'
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The travel editor at the Washington Post said to embrace a "do-nothing vacation," to give yourself the time and space for a mental reset.

United Airlines plane loses wheel during takeoff at LAX

A United Airlines jet lost a wheel while taking off in Los Angeles Monday, months after a similar incident happened to a United plane that took off from San Francisco.

These are some of the deadliest highways in California

According to Consumer Affairs, deaths from car crashes increased by 17% in 2022 from pre-pandemic levels in 2018.

Hollywood Burbank Airport receives federal grant for new terminal

The funds will be used for construction of the foundation and waterproofing of the new terminal to meet design standards, the FAA said.

Burbank Airport receives $8.2M grant
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The Hollywood-Burbank Airport received an $8.2 million grant for a terminal project.

Officials investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway

There is a heightened focus on the aviation industry after a spate of runway incursions and near-miss events at airports nationwide.

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas reportedly catches fire and briefly loses power

A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, and also led to a brief loss of power, according to reports.

Airplane suddenly drops 25,000 feet midflight, injuring 17 passengers

Korean Air said 17 passengers received medical attention after one of its Taiwan-bound flights dropped mid-air due to pressurization issues.

Go RV'ing this summer in Malibu
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Good Day LA's Brooke Thomas takes us to Malibu for the popular travel trend.