emergency

A reality about traveling is that things don’t always go the way you planned. People get sick when away from home. There’s also the occasional misstep causing a twisted ankle…

A few weeks ago, there was plenty of coverage when an elderly man collapsed on his flight on December 14th and it was later determined he died of COVID. United…

Lots of businesses have their own special codes for their staff to be aware of emergencies. When I worked in a hospital, “Code Blue,” followed by whatever floor, wing, etc.…

In May 2019, a flight took off from Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto, with plans to land at Sudbury Airport in Ontario. However there was increasingly worse visibility,…

When you’re on a road trip, the last thing you want is for something to happen to your car. Unfortunately, that very thing happened to Joe and me while we…

The last time the FAA updated its plane evacuation assessment standards was in 1990. Since then, airplane seats have gotten narrower and their pitch (the space spacing between rows) has…

Hello, travel friends, happy Saturday and happy Independence Day for those of us in the U.S., as well! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From…

If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’re well aware of the safety spiel the flight attendants give to help ensure everyone’s safety in the event of an unplanned landing.…

Hey travel friends, it’s Saturday! Although if you’ve been smart and staying at home, it’s kind of hard to keep track. So for those who need to hear it –…

The U.S. Department of State issued a COVID-19 update on April 3rd, stating that they will only issue passports to U.S. citizens in the event of a qualified life-or-death emergency.