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Article / Air Travel

Airlines Claim Passengers are Overtaxed -- But Are They?

Government taxes and fees on an airline ticket can increase the base price by 20% to 50%. But what about all those extra fees for baggage, seat selection, food, and pillows?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Code-sharing Confusion Grounds My Vacation

Due to code-sharing chaos, a traveler is unable to board a flight to the Bahamas for vacation. Could this travel nightmare have been avoided?

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Carry-On Luggage Fees Are Just The Beginning

Will paying extra fees for carry-on luggage become the new industry standard?

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in London, from $1,249 With Air

Head to London this spring, and you'll save nearly $200 per person (and beat the Olympic crowds).

Article / Hotels

Why Is There No Sense of Ownership in Home Rental Phishing Scams?

Con artists are taking advantage of the lucrative vacation home rental market to trick would-be renters into handing over to them thousands of dollars. Here's what to look out for.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A One-Night Penalty that Sticks

Our reader cancels his hotel more than a day before he checks in, but the property charges a one-night penalty, anyway. Can't Hotels.com help him get a refund?

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in Las Vegas, from $251 with Air

Book this three-night Las Vegas package, and you'll save $112 to $158 per person when compared to buying airfare and hotel separately.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Who's Really to Blame for these Absurd Luggage Rules?

A traveler's luggage woes are just the beginning of her frustrating airline experience. Should we blame the airlines or should we blame the passengers for putting up with the extra…

Article / Air Travel

TSA Body Scanners' Apparent Flaw Raises Airport Security Concerns

A blogger figures out a way to fool TSA's full-body scanners, reigniting debates about the effectiveness of the TSA.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Where's My Ticket Refund?

Does an airline ever owe you a full refund for a canceled flight? Find out how to avoid getting stuck with the bill.

Article / Air Travel

Eight Nights in Rome, Venice, and Florence, from $1,399 With Air

See the best of Rome, Florence, and Venice with this fall package, and you'll save more than $500 per person.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Are Airlines Cheating On Their Taxes?

A traveler discovers that his domestic plane ticket has international taxes and customs fees bundled into the price. Is it a system error or are airlines tacking on extra taxes?

Article / Hotels

Best Apps and Websites for Booking a Hotel Tonight

Need a hotel tonight? We road test apps and websites to find the best options for budget bookings.

Article / Hotels

BackBid Promises a Better Hotel Deal, but At What Price?

A new site lets hotels bid for your business. How will travelers benefit from all the competition?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: Insurance Doesn't Cover My Trip Cancellation

Is it ever a good idea to buy flight insurance through the airline's site? This traveler learns this lesson the hard way after her vacation is canceled and rescheduled.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Pay a Seat Reservation Fee -- or Your Kids Don't Fly With You

Afraid that his three kids will be moved to another flight, a traveler pays extra for premium seats -- and peace of mind. Have airlines gone too far to earn extra money from seat…

Article / Air Travel

Four All-inclusive Nights in Cancun, from $729 With Air

Hit the beach at this all-inclusive resort in Cancun, and save $198 per person.

Article / Air Travel

New Airline Rules Yet to be Enforced

Even as the Department of Transportation levies record fines on airlines, the new airline rules to protect travelers aren't being enforced. What was the point of those rules again?

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Hey, That's No Four-Star Hotel!

A traveler uses an online travel agency to reserve a four-star hotel but feels cheated when the hotel winds up being a three-star property. What gives?

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! A Best Rate Guarantee with the Worst Service

Travelers share their horror stories of getting hotels to honor any best rate guarantees. Should the misleading booking policy be banned?

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in Ireland, from $999 With Air

Explore Ireland's countryside with this spring deal, which saves you more than $400 per person and includes stays at castles and abbeys.

Article / Air Travel

On Travel Sites, the Pre-Checked Box Checks Out

Travelers who have been duped into buying travel insurance via a pre-checked box may now have reason to rejoice. Online travel companies are slowly stopping the sneaky practice.

Article / Miscellaneous

Best Non-Travel Apps for Travelers

Five essential non-travel apps and websites that will make your vacation or business trip all the more enjoyable and productive.

Article / Packages

Three Nights in Scottsdale, from $600 With Air

Looking for some sun or a spa getaway? This Delta Vacations package to Scottsdale will save you $143.50 per person

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! First the Fine Print, Then the Fare Code?

What happens when a 'best fare guarantee' has fine print that's almost impossible to discover? Here's what one polite email can do to make things better.