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Article / Air Travel

What Google's Little Flight Search Problem Means for Travelers

Does Google's improved Flight Search service hint at a future when the company controls too much?

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Revenue-hungry Airlines Play "Chicken" with Passengers

Travelers who are reluctant to pay in advance for better seats or checked luggage can sometimes score last-minute freebies. But most travelers end up losing, thanks to all the extra…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: "Maybe I Should've Taken a Picture of My Rental"

A traveler is shocked when a rental-car agency comes after her with a bill for nearly $500 in damages. How can this traveler prove that she didn't dent the car?

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Air Travel

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?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: The Additional Driver Fee That Won't Get Lost

A traveler is surprised to learn that he'll have to pay extra for his wife to drive the rental car. Should this sneaky fee be refunded?

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Are Cashless Toll Roads a Hazard for Car Renters?

Some rental-car agencies charge pricey administrative fees to cover processing small traffic violations. Here's what to look out for.

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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?

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: The Lights Went Out, but They Kept My Money

A trip turns into a nightmare after a power outage means no hot water, heat, or lights at the hotel. Do these travelers deserve a full refund?

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! My Hotel Promised a Refund, But My Travel Agency Refused

In case you ever need to dispute a charge on your credit card, follow the example of this traveler -- he received a $282 hotel refund by getting the company's promise in writing.

Article / Cruise

Christmas Ham & Hanukkah Challah: How Cruise Lines Deck the Decks for the Holidays

During the holidays, cruise ships have special menus, music, and entertainment -- and sometimes even faux snow flurries in the Caribbean.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: A $481 Bill for Rental-Car Damage I Didn't Do

How could this claim for nearly $500 in rental-car damages have been avoided? Plus, find out how readers helped this traveler win her case against the car rental company.

Article / Air Travel

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…

Article / Air Travel

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?

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Car Rental Fees: When the Price Isn't the Price

When a car rental company gives you a price quote it's never even near what you're going to end up paying. Isn't it time customers demanded more clarity?

Article / Air Travel

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.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Ship Shops: Black Friday on the High Seas?

No matter the time of year, shops aboard cruise ships tempt you with jewelry, electronics, art, toys, and more. Here are some standouts when it comes to onboard shopping.

Article / Cruise

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My River Cruise Transfers Are Sunk

A traveler thinks that transfers are included in his river cruise package, thanks to the company's vague promotional copy. Will the cruise company cover the costs to help keep this…