Articles

Air Travel

Article / Air Travel

Holiday Airport Travel Tips From a High Flyer

How do you navigate the airport on a big holiday like Thanksgiving? Skip the TSA protest and follow this advice from a very frequent flyer.

Article / Air Travel

8 Reasons to Visit Chicago -- Besides Amazingly Low Airfares

Explore Chicago's coolest neighborhoods, sample some of the world's best pizza, and discover what else is new in the Windy City.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund Even If You're Too Sick to Fly?

Will an airline bend the rules for a traveler who is too sick to fly, or is this former frequent flier stuck with a nonrefundable airline ticket?

Article / Air Travel

How to Choose the Best Seat on the Airplane

Not all economy seats were created equal. Follow these tips for choosing the best seat before you board the plane.

Article / Air Travel

What's it Like Being an Airline Gate Agent? Spend a Day Behind the Podium

One hardcore Delta flyer steps behind the podium of a gate agent at Atlanta Hartsfield to see what it's like on the receiving end of the boarding pass.

Article / Air Travel

What's Behind All Those Airline Change Fees?

Why it costs so much to change an airline ticket, and why the $150 change fee can sometimes exceed the value of your original flight.

Article / Air Travel

New TSA Scanners & Pat-Down Procedures: Is the Backlash Worth It?

What happens when you say 'no' to new high-resolution body scanners at the airport? Get ready to get a lot more familiar with a TSA agent.

Article / Air Travel

5 Frequent Flyer Bargains Not to Be Missed

Tired of shuffling through frequent flyer programs' fine print when spending your miles? Opt for these little known opportunities to cash in miles with the best return on investment.

Article / Air Travel

10 Reasons to Visit Las Vegas -- Including Remarkably Low Airfares

Everything from airfares to hotel rooms to restaurants is cheaper in Vegas right now than in recent years. Here are 10 reasons to check in to Sin City.

Article / Air Travel

Believe It or Not, the Travel Industry Still Cares About You

Frequent travelers can be forgiven for thinking the travel industry doesn't care about them, but simply wants their money. But it's not an entirely accurate image.

Article / Air Travel

Smart Deal: Ireland Air and Car from $399

How to get a round-trip flight and a week-long car rental for less than the cost of a plane ticket.

Article / Air Travel

Should Airlines Be Allowed to Trade Airport Slots?

Who decides which airlines get to park how many of their planes at your local airport and why you should start caring about this.

Article / Air Travel

How to Fall Into a Real Travel Bargain This Year

So you've waited for the best: How to find a fall bargain between to family discounts and the holiday bargains.

Article / Air Travel

Tarmac-Delay Rules Give Travelers More Respect

Though your chances of getting delayed on the tarmac for more than three hours are still pretty slim, the real impact could be the renewed focus on passenger rights.

Article / Air Travel

10 Ways to Tell if You're an Annoying Airline Passenger

We've probably all been guilty of bugging someone at some point in our travels, but here are a few pointers to make life easier for your fellow travelers and flight crew.

Article / Air Travel

Flight Check: Brussels to Abu Dhabi on Etihad

Etihad Airways is looking to leap-frog the international competition with excellent service, new aircraft, and an enviable route that connects the U.S. and Europe with Asia.

Article / Air Travel

Why Fares Are So High for the Holidays -- And What You Can Do

If you want to travel over the holidays you're likely looking at high fares. So high, in fact, that first class isn't such a bad idea.

Article / Air Travel

What the Continental and United Merger Means to You

Now that the Continental/United Airlines merger has been approved, what can you expect as a consumer?

Article / Air Travel

Are Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Hoarding frequent-flier miles or loyalty points can be addictive, until you realize that you've never been able to redeem those points for a free flight or hotel room. Are loyalty…

Article / Air Travel

Tell the U.S. Government How You Feel About Air Travel

The federal government is giving travelers an extra month to comment on proposed new consumer rules for airline passengers. Here's how to speak up.

Article / Air Travel

Contract Confusion: Don't Let Your Vacation Get Lost in Translation

It may seem like common sense, but before you sign that contract in a foreign language, make sure you know exactly what it means.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Sorry, We Forgot About That $500 Change Fee

An airline misinforms a travel agent, who then tries to pass off the $500 change fee to the traveler. Should this traveler be forced to pay?

Article / Air Travel

How To Choose An Airline: 7 Tips for a Smart Flight

The last installment of our Fly Safe, Fly Smart series tells you how to pick between airlines when you don't recognize the names.

Article / Air Travel

Secure Flight: Beyond Spelling Your Name Correctly

Can an airline use your personal information -- such as date of birth -- to send a card/promotional offer?

Article / Air Travel

Costa Rica Vacation: Six Nights Plus Air, from $768

A customizable Costa Rica package with airfare and six nights' hotel, including a stay near Tortuguero National Park.