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A Holiday Surprise From the Travel Industry

In the spirit of the holidays, remember that even the smallest gesture of kindness can improve a fellow traveler's day.

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Three-Night Winter Getaway to Cancun, from $305 With Air

Save up to about $450 if you book this affordable Cancun package, which includes airfare and three nights at a beachfront resort.

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That's Ridiculous! Airline Passengers Go to War Over Bin Space

A traveler's desperate scramble to claim space in the overhead bin can be avoided -- at least if the airline industry implemented one of these three solutions.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Maybe I Won't Be Home for Christmas

A technical error and a declined credit card leaves this traveler with no confirmed plane tickets for holiday travel. Should the airline or the online travel agency have notified this…

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That's Ridiculous! US Airways Charges Family Extra to Sit Together

Should airlines be allowed to charge extra for parents who need to sit next to their kids on flights?

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Holiday Travel Tips: How to Get Through Airport Security Faster

Before you head to the airport this winter, brush up on what's allowed and what's banned at airport security checkpoints. Skip the snow globe, leave presents unwrapped, download the…

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That's Ridiculous! Airlines Let XL Passengers Invade My Economy-Class Seat

Most airlines seem to dance around the issue of obese passengers. Should there be a rule that says passengers are entitled to a minimum amount of legroom and personal space?

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Six Nights in Prague, from $897 with Airfare

Save more than $150 by booking this winter deal to Prague, which includes airfare, six nights' hotel, and all taxes.

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Airline Rights: What You've Got & What You Don't

From bumping to lost luggage, to rerouted journeys: our primer on dealing with the worst the airlines have to offer.

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Five Nights in the Dominican Republic, from $559 With Air

Save about $325 by booking this air-inclusive Dominican Republic package, which includes five nights at a new resort in Puerto Plata.

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Four-Night Lisbon Getaway, from $1,169 with Air

This Lisbon deal includes airfare, four nights' hotel, a full-day city tour, and more. Get the convenience of a package, but enjoy the freedom to explore on your own.

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That's Ridiculous! Why Won't Airlines Cover Stolen Computers?

Even after you pay your airline extra money to check a bag, domestic airlines don't have to compensate you for lost, damaged, or stolen electronics. Isn't that ridiculous?

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Is TSA's 10th Birthday Cause for Celebration?

Has the TSA made air travel more secure or more miserable? Experts sound off as the TSA turns 10.

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10 Survival Tips for Holiday Travel

Whether you're jetting off on a beach vacation or heading home for the holidays, use these 10 foolproof strategies to battle the crowds and make your flight more bearable.

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Six Nights in Beijing & Shanghai, from $899 With Air

You'll save nearly $1,000 this winter by booking this two-city escorted tour that includes airfare and six nights' hotel split between Beijing and Shanghai.

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That's Ridiculous! Stuck at the Airport Because of Luggage Fees

A traveler who couldn't afford to pay baggage fees spent eight days sleeping at the airport. Was this passenger's experience an unusual incident, or should the airline have disclosed…

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Travel Troubleshooter: The Ticket Vouchers That Never Were

An online travel agency issues travel vouchers that can't be redeemed by this frustrated traveler. Will this traveler be able to reclaim the value of these airline vouchers?

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That's Ridiculous! Form Letters that Fail

A tour company in Rome leaves a traveler hanging at the airport. In an age of form letters, does the online travel agency owe her a personalized response -- and a refund -- for the…

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Another Tax on Air Travel? It's Nonsense

Would a proposed surcharge for air traffic control services mean higher taxes for passengers? And how much more are passengers willing to pay before flying becomes the last resort?

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Holiday Travel: How to Earn Bonus Frequent-Flier Miles

Planning to shop online for holiday gifts? Remember to access a retailer's website via an airline's shopping mall website -- you could earn extra frequent-flier miles.

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That's Ridiculous! Just Who Does the TSA Think It Is?

A 72-year-old traveler recounts a ridiculous ordeal through one of TSA's full-body scanners, leaving air travelers everywhere to wonder: 'Just who does the TSA think it is?'

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Three-Night Las Vegas Vacation, from $279 with Air

Save nearly $60 per person with this cheap Las Vegas trip, which includes airfare and three nights' hotel.

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Holiday Travel: Will Flight Prices Drop?

If you haven't purchased your holiday flights yet, here are some tips on how to nab the lowest airfare prices.

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10 Ways to Avoid Being That Annoying Airline Passenger

It's easy to complain about rude airline passengers, but haven't we all committed an airline etiquette faux pas at some point? Here are 10 ways to get through your next flight without…

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5 Best Websites for Tracking Loyalty Programs

Overwhelmed by all those loyalty programs for airlines, hotel chains, and car rental companies? These five rewards-tracking sites monitor your account balances and remind you before…