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That's Ridiculous! Should We Ban Jumbo Air Travelers -- or Junior?
When it comes to deciding which type of traveler is the most annoying airline passenger, would you rather ban obese passengers or screaming babies?
New Rules for Airline Fees: Partial Victory for Travelers?
Here's what to expect when new U.S. Department of Transportation rules on airline pricing go into effect in late January.
Six-Night Ireland Vacation, from $899 With Air
Save up to about $200 by booking this six-night Ireland vacation, which includes airfare, a rental car, and even a night in a 17th-century castle.
In-Flight Internet: What to Expect in the Air
Here's what to expect from online access when you're flying the largest domestic U.S. airlines. Hint: Not much.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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?
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…
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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…
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?
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…
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?
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.
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?'