The size of the government’s secret list of suspected terrorists who are banned from flying to or within the United States has more than doubled in the past year, The AP has learned.
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Passengers sue cruise line for $460 million
Calling an initial compensation offer “insulting,” an attorney representing Costa Concordia passengers announced Tuesday details of a $460 million civil lawsuit against the owner of the wrecked cruise ship.
Passengers sue cruise line for $460 million
Calling an initial compensation offer “insulting,” an attorney representing Costa Concordia passengers announced Tuesday details of a $460 million civil lawsuit against the owner of the wrecked cruise ship.
Rough seas shut down cruise ship search, salvage efforts
Inclement weather on Sunday has shut down search and salvage efforts at the site of the Costa Concordia cruise ship wreck off the island of Giglio near the Tuscan coast.
Survey says: Flying is no fun
A new survey confirms what most travelers already know: modern air travel can be stressful, frustrating and exhausting.
Stressed? Relax in SFO airport’s new yoga room
Need to relax during that lengthy layover? Beginning Thursday, travelers can stop in at SFO airport’s new yoga room
Fight over full-fare rules takes bizarre turn
Spirit Airlines is fighting the new rule from the Department of Transportation requiring airlines to include all taxes and fees in their posted fares.
Official: Miracle to find cruise ship survivors
The official overseeing the search effort of the capsized Costa Concordia has acknowledged it would take a miracle to find any survivors from the Jan.
Disney OKs staff beards, goatees — to a point
Disney theme parks will allow employees to wear goatees or beards as long as they “create an overall neat, polished and professional look,” according to a Disney news website that published what it said was a memo to staff.
Civic storm brews over Joplin ‘tornado tourism’
It’s been eight months since Joplin, Mo., was devastated by a tornado, and now the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau is offering a map designed to facilitate visiting the city’s most devastated places.

