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Can You Trust the New Trusted-Traveler Program?

Will the TSA's new trusted-traveler program increase efficiency at airport security checkpoints, or will the program simply treat nonmembers as second-class passengers?

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Last-Minute Planning: Best Websites for Travelers

Where do you turn when you need a deal at the last minute? Our expert serves up results for travelers searching for hotel and airfare bargains.

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Four-Night Bahamas Package, from $339 with Air

Save more than $220 with this affordable Bahamas vacation package, which includes airfare, four nights' hotel, and a complimentary room upgrade just for Frommers.com readers.

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TSA Tries Pre-Screening, Again

Can a new TSA program for pre-screening travelers improve your experience at the airport security checkpoint?

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Paris & the Loire Valley, from $1,499 With Air

Save more than $450 by booking this affordable France package, which includes airfare, eight nights' hotel, and a rental car.

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That's Ridiculous! When Flight Attendants Attack

Readers and flight attendants respond to complaints of inadequate customer service in the airline industry.

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How Airlines Handle the 'Mishandled' Luggage Problem

While the U.S. government doesn't distinguish among lost, damaged, delayed and pilfered baggage -- referring to it all as simply 'mishandled' -- airline passengers certainly do.

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Sleeping in Airports: Surviving a Night in the Terminal

Do you have a layover that traps you in a terminal in the wee hours? Here's what you need to know to make the most of your night.

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That's Ridiculous! Do Flight Attendants Really Hate Us?

Are flight attendants increasingly apathetic, or has the role of a flight attendant just become as outdated as the term 'stewardess'?

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Dressing For Success When You Fly

Improve your chances of a free upgrade by dressing the part when flying. Wearing a business suit can mean the difference between staying in economy class -- or getting bumped up to the…

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Four-City Ireland Vacation, from $749 with Air

Visit Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, and Galway with this affordable Ireland package, which includes airfare, six nights' hotel, a rental car, and more.

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Fare Go Down After You Buy? Some Airlines Will Take Care of You

Find out which airlines will issue flight credits if the price of your plane ticket drops after you book.

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How to Find Travel Bargains Using Coupon Sites

Always read the fine print -- and know the blackout dates -- before booking discounted travel deals on coupon sites like Groupon or LivingSocial.

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That's Ridiculous! Your Pet Isn't Welcome on Board this Summer

Should pets be allowed to fly on planes in the passenger cabin, or should airlines stop being so pet-friendly?

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Should We Avoid TSA Screening -- Or Embrace It?

Rather than giving up flying altogether, there are still some ways to avoid getting slowed down at the airport security checkpoint.

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Luxury South Africa Safari, from $2,995 with Air and Six Nights' Lodging

Save more than $1,100 with this South Africa package that includes airfare, four nights at a five-star hotel in Cape Town, two nights at a luxury safari lodge, four game drives, and…

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That's Ridiculous! Banning Babies in First Class

If you've paid for a first-class ticket, should you have to sit next to a crying baby? Or should babies be banned from certain flights altogether?

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Four-Night Lisbon Vacation, from $899 With Air

Plan ahead for a winter getaway with this affordable Lisbon trip, which includes round-trip airfare and four nights' hotel.

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Four-Night Italy Vacation, from $1,299 with Air

Book now for this Italy trip that includes four nights' hotel in Tuscany, a rental car, and wine tasting this fall.

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How to Use Facebook to Plan Your Vacation

Move beyond your inner circle and use Facebook to find travel deals and get travel advice.

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That's Ridiculous! A Fee to Print a Boarding Pass -- No, Seriously

Spirit Airlines has announced plans to start charging $5 if an agent prints your boarding pass at the airport. What does this mean for travelers without access to a printer?

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Travel Photography: Don't Shoot? But It's a Public Space

Here's what amateur photographers should know about shooting pictures at airport security checkpoints, national parks, and other public spaces where officials may tell you, 'No…

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Travel Troubleshooter: Why Do I Have to Pay Twice for the Same Ticket?

Both the online travel agency and the airline refuse to change the name on a 13-year-old's plane ticket. Will this traveler have to buy another ticket to keep his family vacation on…

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7 Frequent-Flier Tricks Worth Learning

Master the art of earning miles, attaining elite status, and working the system to earn free flights and other perks.

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Eight-Day China Tour, from $799 With Air

Simplify your trip to China this fall with an affordable Beijing vacation package, which includes airfare, sightseeing, and six nights' hotel.