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Travel Troubleshooter: How Much Is That Coffee Spill Worth?
When our traveler gets a lap full of coffee courtesy of a flight attendant, she's offered an apology and a dry-cleaning voucher. Is that enough?
Frequent-Flier Tips: How to Earn Elite Status More Quickly
Want to earn elite status even if you don't fly very often? Sign up for the Aegean Airlines loyalty program, which has generous Star Alliance rewards even for infrequent travelers.
Paris & Prague, Six Nights with Air from $1,135
Save more than $300 with this affordable package that includes airfare and three nights each in Paris and Prague.
The Truth About "Hidden" Airline Fees
For years, airline websites have disguised the true cost of a plane ticket by separating taxes and fees from the base price. Until new federal rules for airline pricing take effect in…
Six-Night Thailand Trip, from $1,399 With Air
Simplify your vacation planning with this affordable Thailand package, which includes airfare, six nights' hotel, sightseeing, and an English-speaking guide.
Want to Be an Elite Flier for Life? Fly a Million Miles
Even infrequent travelers can learn some travel lessons from the road warriors who have earned lifetime elite status on an airline loyalty program.
10-Night New Zealand Adventure, from $1,579 with Air
Save more than $400 with this New Zealand package, which includes airfare plus five nights each in Auckland and in Queenstown.
That's Ridiculous! Paying a Ransom to Rescue your Frequent-Flier Miles
Some airlines allow travelers to reclaim expired frequent-flier miles -- for a fee. Is it good service or just another way to generate revenue?
Frequent-Flier Program Changes You Can Root For
Delta and Southwest have both revamped their loyalty programs. Learn how the changes could affect your status and how the new rules may influence other frequent-flier programs.
Four Nights in London, from $849 With Air
Can't make it to the royal wedding? Save up your vacation days, and you'll also save with this four-night London vacation package for summer and fall travel dates.
Airlines Fall in Love with Fuel Surcharges All Over
Escalating fuel prices mean sticker shock for passengers on international flights, who must pay fuel surcharges on top of already expensive fares.
Travel Troubleshooter: Insurance Claim Denied After Bike Accident
If an insurance claim is denied, sometimes it's worth asking the company to reopen the case for a closer look.
Exclusive Frommers.com Deal to Las Vegas, from $287 for Three Nights With Air
Save about $125 with this affordable Las Vegas package, which Delta Vacations created especially for Frommers.com readers.
The Travel Industry Moves to Pre-empt Customer Complaints
Some airlines and cruise lines are proactively offering compensation for delayed trips, forcing travelers to quickly decide what to accept or reject. Keep these tips in mind the next…
Travel Troubleshooter: Is a Natural Cause a Pre-Existing Condition?
A traveler learns the hard way about travel insurance coverage when her mother dies before a trip. Find out how a pre-existing condition can impact an insurance claim, and remember to…
Tuscany and Venice, from $979 with Six Nights, Air, and Car
This four-person Italy package includes four nights at a Tuscan estate outside of Florence and two at a four-star hotel in Treviso, near Venice.
When the Fuel Surcharge Costs More Than the Ticket
Can travelers escape the misleading airfare quotes that seem to bury fuel surcharges in the fine print?
Are High-Cost Domestic Airline Tickets the New Normal?
Summer airfares on trans-Continental flights have some travelers spooked. Here's what to expect from fares in the months ahead.
Airlines Promise Excellent Service -- For a Fee
This week's installment of 'That's Ridiculous' explores airlines' attempts to wring out more fees, this time by promising service we used to expect for free.
Stop Obsessing Over Airfares and Book Now
Should you book your plane tickets now or wait for a better deal? Consider this advice when planning your summer vacation this year.
Travel Troubleshooter: "Am I in Some Kind of Bureaucratic Travel Hell?"
After a traveler's flights are rescheduled by her airline, she faces an exorbitant $1,534 charge for the new tickets. Can she get a refund and still catch her flight?
Oahu & Maui, from $832 for Six Nights with Air
For May travel dates, this six-night air/hotel package costs about as much as buying the flights alone. Fortunately, the recent tsunami resulted in minimal damage to Oahu and Maui.
Airplane Safety: Worldwide Stats & Facts
For anyone with a phobia of flying, a closer look at airplane safety statistics may help lower the anxiety levels before take-off.
Six-Night Ireland Vacation, from $699 With Air and Car Rental
This Ireland vacation package saves you more than $600 when compared to booking the airfare and six nights' hotel independently.
Credit Card Rewards: Hidden Bonuses in Your Pocket
From cheaper gas and free car-rental insurance to bonus points for dining out, don't overlook the travel perks that come with many credit card rewards programs.