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Article / Air Travel

Whatever Happened to Business Class-Only Airlines?

More airlines are courting business travelers with exclusive flights, where the cushy business-class seats improve the in-flight experience by leaps and bounds.

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 / Cruise

How Safe is a Cruise? 4 Problems and Solutions

Does cruising increase the risk factor for sexual assaults, stomach ailments, and other travel emergencies? Here's what you can do to minimize those risks.

Article / Cruise

What to Buy in Ports Around the World

Here's what to look for when shopping in Bali, Florence, French Polynesia, Cozumel, St. Thomas, and other destinations around the world.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: I Thought Car Rental Insurance Was Optional

A traveler's rental car experience in Mexico ends with extra fees for unnecessary car insurance. Trying to get the money back from Hertz or Hotwire is futile. What's a traveler to do?

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 / Health, Insurance, Security

Top 10 Holiday Air Travel Woes

Flying during the holidays? Plan ahead and you might be lucky enough to avoid these 10 holiday travel woes. At the very least, follow our holiday survival tips and hope for the best.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Travel Safety Tips: I Lost My Wallet, Now What?

Losing your wallet can happen to even the most seasoned traveler. Either you forgot it on a counter or left it in a cab, or worse, a pickpocket makes off with it. So how can you board…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Who's Gonna Pay These Overdraft Fees?

When a traveler is charged twice for a hotel room, he also incurs a $35 overdraft fee. Should the hotel pay for the mistake?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Safety: 5 Ways to Protect Your Home When You're Away

While packing for your long-awaited vacation, don't forget these five ways to protect your home when you're traveling.

Article / Cruise

New Access Regulations Make Cruising Easier for Wheelchair Passengers

Have you ever tried to reserve a wheelchair-accessible cruise ship cabin, only to be told that none are available for your preferred sailing date? You're not alone, but it's getting…

Article / Miscellaneous

Are Travelers Overloaded By Social Media?

Do travelers need to follow Twitter and Facebook in order to book an amazing deal? Here's how social-network fatigue could be impacting the way people plan trips.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Paying Up Front for Rental Car Nicks and Scratches

Some car-rental companies will automatically pocket your deposit or charge your credit card if a rental is damaged, scratched, or dinged. Is this business practice fair or foul?

Article / Cruise

How to Plan a Successful Group Cruise

Can five adults and four kids survive a Mexican Riviera cruise without getting on each other's nerves? Whether you're traveling by land or by sea, use these tips to plan a successful…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Reservation and a Charge -- But No Room

A traveler arrives at a hotel only to find out that his reservation is missing. Later, he's charged for the phantom room. How can he get his money back?

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

How to Store Your Information Before Leaving Home

Use these tips to save flight information, passports, and credit cards, so they're always just a few clicks away when you're on the go.

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 / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: A Fee for Lighting Up in Our Room? But We Don't Smoke

What can you do when a hotel slaps a $250 smoke cleaning fee onto your bill after you've left the property?