Flight passenger says major airline offered thousands of dollars to travelers willing to give up seats
A traveler is sharing what appears to be a rare offer from an airline that enticed passengers to give up their seats on a flight. In the "r/delta" Reddit forum, the flyer titled a post, "$2800 to give up your seat." "Never saw an offer go this high. Going from Seattle to Palm Springs last week. Got to the gate and there was chaos," said the post.
Keys, gators and Latin flavors: Why Miami continues to captivate visitors
Miami. Just saying the name is enough to conjure thoughts of vibrant nightlife, streets aglow with neon and Art Deco architecture that lends everything a hip, 20th-century feel. This Florida gem is in your face and proud to be so. Yet it hasn’t always been like this. Miami is a city that has changed beyond recognition over the past 40 years. A tourist boom set off by the hit TV series “Miami Vice,” which first aired in 1984, saw the famous Art Deco buildings get a new lease on life as clubs and bars sprung up along the waterfront.
China’s ‘Puppy Mountain’ goes viral
When Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan posted a vacation photo on Valentine’s Day and captioned it “Puppy Mountain,” it became a sensation in China and even created a tourist destination. Guo had gone on a hike while visiting his hometown of Yichang in central China’s Hubei province in late January. When reviewing the photos, he saw something he hadn’t noticed before: A mountain shaped like a dog’s head rested on the ground next to the Yangtze River, its snout perched at the water’s edge. “It was so magical and cute. I was so excited and happy when I discovered it,” Guo said.
‘World’s best’ coffee shop for 2025 named
It’s official: Sydney has the world’s best coffee shop. At least that’s what a new list ranking top cafés globally found, with the Australian city beating out perennial rival Melbourne for the top spot. Sydney-based Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters was crowned the best coffee shop in the world, followed by Onyx Coffee Lab of Arkansas, Gota Coffee Experts of Vienna, Austria, Proud Mary Coffee of Melbourne and Tim Wendelboe of Oslo, Norway.
'Hardest-working' US cities revealed: See where yours ranks
A new study is revealing which cities in America are considered to be the "hardest working," and the top and bottom spots may or may not surprise you. WalletHub released its 2025 report after conducting research across 116 major cities. The cities that ranked were based on 11 key metrics, ranging from the employment rate to average weekly work hours to the share of workers with multiple jobs. The average U.S. worker puts in 1,799 hours per year, according to WalletHub.
Family history is inspiring vacations in 'roots travel' trend as industry experts weigh in
Americans are factoring in their ancestry while booking their vacations, with many digging into their family trees. The travel trend known as "roots travel" is picking up momentum and increasing the number of tourist visits to European countries, according to experts. Kristin Petersen, travel adviser for Travelmation, told Fox News Digital, "There’s something really beautiful about feeling directly connected to a place you have never been, but you know the whispers of your past are still there."
Pakistan’s shiny new Balochistan airport is just missing one thing: passengers
With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business. Located in the coastal city of Gwadar and completed in October 2024, the airport is a stark contrast to the impoverished, restive southwestern Balochistan province around it. For the past decade, China has poured money into Balochistan and Gwadar as part of a multibillion dollar project that connects its western Xinjiang province with the Arabian Sea, called the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC.
Why there’s an upside-down American flag hanging in Yosemite National Park
Travelers come from around the world to witness the event at the granite monolith, famed for its nearly vertical walls, some booking entry tickets and reserving parking spots a year in advance. But this year’s visitors witnessed more than firefall on February 22. They also saw an upside-down American flag, which Yosemite employees reportedly hung over the side of El Capitan to protest the recent downsizing that took place as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiatives.
Sweden’s best food dishes: From waffles to Wallenbergers
The “new Nordic cuisine” movement has put Scandinavian flavors on the menu internationally and sparked interest not just in innovative culinary creations but also their provenance. Much like the classic smörgåsbord, Sweden’s gastronomy is wide-ranging, reflecting its large north-to-south expanse and four distinct seasons. While centered around local produce, many dishes have international influences thanks to the country’s long history as a trading nation.
Flight passenger asked to switch seats 3 times by 3 different people on 1 trip
A flight passenger on a recent trip found himself or herself nearly switching seats three separate times with three separate individuals — begging the question, How many requests to switch seats on one flight is too many? On the subreddit known as r/unitedairlines, a user referenced a recent flight involving multiple seat changes and little ability to decline the requests — until things came to a head.