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Average Airfare Rises 10 Percent In Second Quarter Fuel costs push carriers to raise fees.
Air Travel Expected To Fall Over Labor Day High prices, service cuts take toll on vacationers.
FAA Fines American $7.1 Million For Safety Violations Agency alleges defective planes were flown 58 times after warnings.
Frequent Flier Trip Rules Change At American Airlines heap backdoor cost increases on fliers to pay for fuel.
Midwest Air Slices 11 Stops Soaring fuel costs blamed.
Delta Sells Ads on Boarding Passes What's next, pay toilets?
FAA Expands Runway Status Lights Nationwide Agency hopes to reduce runway 'incursions.'
Airlines Join Effort To Limit Oil Speculators Market forces only partly to blame for high fuel prices, CEOs argue.
Screens Go Dark on US Airways Carrier scraps in-flight movie systems.
Southwest Turns North, Heads for Canada International flights will be a first for Southwest.
AAA Predicts Fewer July 4th Travelers Back yard looks a lot better than the gas pump.
Rental Car Companies Gouging Consumers with Refueling Fees Maryland AG fights fill-up costs for rentals.
Service, Not Cost, Sours Passengers On Airlines Survey finds satisfaction at lowest point in three years.
United, US Air To Charge For One Checked Bag Carriers still trying to chip away at high fuel costs.
TSA's New Scanner Gets Up Close and Personal Modesty sacrificed to security in new see-through scanners.
United, Continental Ground Jets, Lay Off Workers Consumers will face higher fares, fewer flights.
Oil Surge Sinks Airlines Deeper In Debt US Airways ditches pretzels, American adds baggage charge.
Texas Sues Travel Clubs Clubs defrauded unsuspecting consumers, state charges.
American Slashes Routes, Charges for One Checked Bag First airline to charge for a single checked bag; fuel costs blamed.
Customer Satisfaction with Airports Dives Report follows similar finding for airline satisfaction.
Airlines Hit Seven-Year Low In Satisfaction IRS scores higher than airlines in customer satisfaction.
Feds Propose Air Travel Improvements Delays, baggage fees, fares targeted.
Connecticut Sues Alleged Discount Travel Scammers 'Free' and 'discounted' travel were anything but, state charges.
Air Midwest Tanks 5th airline to declare bankruptcy in six weeks.
House Joins Senate in Boosting Rail Travel More Americans riding the rails as gas prices soar.
Protections Increased for Air Travelers with Disabilities But travelers complain existing rules are often ignored.
Airline Ticket Price May Surge To Cover Fuel Costs Delta CEO thinks a 20% increase would just about cover it.
Airline Bumping Penalties Raised Getting bumped could put some extra cash in your pocket.
Air Travelers Would Like a Few More Amenities U.S. carriers fare poorly in survey.
Delta, Northwest Merger Faces Heavy Chop Regulators, passengers, unions skeptical.
TSA's Air Cargo Plans Questioned Cargo companies would do their own security checks.
Frontier Airlines 4th Airline to Taxi into Bankruptcy Blames dispute with its credit-card processor.
American Groundings Create Chaos At Airports FAA takes heat from Congress over safety oversight.
American Cancels More Fights For Safety Checks Airline pulls more MD-80s to check wiring bundles.
Airline Woes: Bankruptcies and New Engine Icing Problem 'Flame-outs' on wide-body aircraft an unexpected hazard.
Airline Industry Gets Record Low Rating from Consumers Air Tran picked as #1 in annual quality survey.
Key Lawmaker Wants FAA 'Housecleaning' Agency's oversight of airline safety in question.
ATA Stops Flying, Files Bankruptcy Two airlines park their fleets in one week.
Carnival Cruise Lines to Refund $40 Million in Fuel Surcharges Florida goes after cruise lines for retroactive charges.
American Airlines Grounds Planes For Inspection Wiring bundles on MD-80s will be re-inspected.
Appeals Court Rejects NY Passengers Rights Law Passengers must rely on lobbyist-stalled Congress.
FAA To Review All Airline Maintenance Procedures Earlier warnings about outsourced maintenance ignored?
United To Reduce its Fleet By 4 Percent Fuel costs squeezing airlines, leaving passengers with fewer flights.
Pennsylvania Sues Exchange Student Business Operators accused of diverting funds, misleading parents and misrepresenting program.
Watch for Scams in Vacation Packages, Travel Deals Secret fees, misleading ads, hard-sell tactics are common.
Missouri Sues Branson Timeshare Business Executive Timbers Resort accused of deception, fraud, misrepresentation.
Travel and Tour Operator Accused of Preying on Senior Citizens New York sues American Heritage Tours.
Southwest Grounds 41 Airplanes, Suspends Three Workers Activists call for boycott and federal investigation.
Airlines Hike Baggage Fees, Don't Promise Better Service 'At the end of the day, it's a price increase,' airline executive admits.
Cruise Lines Agree To Refund $21 Million In Fuel Surcharges Florida goes after cruise lines for retroactive charges.
FAA May Fine Southwest For Flying Uninspected Planes Airline says safety wasn't compromised.
Feds Asked to Probe Student's Death on People to People Tour Organization's advertising and safety claims questioned.
Friendly Skies Could Bring Check in the Mail Virgin Atlantic, British Air admit price-fixing.
Hazards of Rent-A-Car Child Safety Seats Consumer makes noise about illegal, unsafe seats; gets results.
Flight Delays, Lost Bags at Record Highs Complaints to feds increased last year.
United Charges for Second Bag Other carriers watching closely.
Student 'Ambassador' Dies Neglected & Alone Minnesota youth died after climbing Mount Fuji on a People to People tour of Japan.
Feds Unveil New Airport Policy Airports could charge higher landing fees during busy times.
TSA Site Left Passenger Data Exposed To ID Theft Poor design, inadequate oversight, led to information breach.
Southwest Trims Schedule Recession fears, higher fuel costs blamed.
New Rule Limits Lithium Batteries in Baggage Batteries can start hard-to-fight fires.
United Pilots Contradict Carrier on Cancellations Holiday travel debacle can't be blamed on weather, pilots argue.
Feds Hope to Cut Airline Delays Traffic caps at NYC airports intended to reduce backups.
Air Travel Rule #1: Expect the Unexpected What you need to know to avoid travel meltdown.
Airlines Working on Chronically-Late Flights Overall airline performance slips slightly in October.
Study: Airport Delays Threaten NYC Economy City's comptroller wants feds to modernize air traffic system.
Budget Rent-A-Car Settles Charges Over Hidden Fee Renters weren't told of fuel fee, FTC alleged.
Holiday Air Travelers Should Be Prepared Delays, snafus are likely; plan ahead to avoid frustration.
White House Opens More Airspace For Holiday Travel Military air space opened up for holiday period.
Motion Sickness Affects Some but Not Others Little is known about the genetic basis of motion sickness. Some get it, some don't.
Zipcar and Flexcar to Merge Two car-sharing companies will combine their fleets.
Travel Scam Hits Southern Arizona Scammers sell card that supposedly reaps big travel benefits.
Living Abroad: Now or Never There's only one way to find out if life in a foreign land is for you.
US Airways Faces Disability Charge Consumer says he was denied boarding because of his disability.
US Airways Cuts Flights From Pittsburgh Increasing competition leads to cutbacks.
Southwest Airlines Sticks With Open Seating New system assigns passengers to a boarding group.
Homeland Security Imposes New Rules on Private Planes DHS Chief Chertoff: New rules plug a large loophole.
Venice Slaps Fines on Sloppy, Shirtless Tourists Hostesses" patrol the sidewalks and canals, looking for litterers.
DFW Airlines Reap Windfall From Budget Surplus Consumers may get a price break when landing fees are reduced.
Passport Snarl Finally Ends Feds claim everything's back to normal.
TSA Faulted for Lax Cargo Security Most cargo still goes uninspected, report finds.
Plane Truth is Ugly: Delays Top Million Mark Complaints rise with delays, cancellations, baggage snafus.
FAA Says New Northeast Routing Plan Will End Gridlock But residents say benefits aren't worth the added noise.
American Opens Posh New Terminal at JFK More room, automated check-in should ease the pain.
Panama Canal Widening Project Starts
Wider canal should mean lower consumer prices.
Exotic Diseases Ride Home With Ignorant Vacationers Travelers who don't get vaccinations endanger themselves, others.
Upgraded Airport X-Ray Machines Should Shorten Lines Machines now being tested at three U.S. airports.
Newark Delays Trigger Passenger Rights Bill in NJ Airlines could be fined $1,000 per passenger for delays.
Problems Found With Wing Bolts On Four U.S. Planes Newer Boeing 737s inspected after China Airlines crash.
Windjammer Still Taking Wind Out Of Vacationers' Sails Unpaid crews leave ships grounded, customers angry.
TSA Stops ShoeScanner In Its Tracks $200,000 security scanner not yet up to speed.
Summer Travel Gridlock Likely to Get Worse Labor Day promises to hold some unpleasant surprises for travelers.
U.S. Drivers Risk Their Lives on Foreign Roads Unfamiliar roads, local customs, jet lag add to risk of driving abroad.
Continental Passengers Fume Over New Tarmac Ordeal Flight from Venezuela sits on runway for more than four hours.
Billion-Dollar LAX Gate Complex to Serve Giant Jets New facility is long overdue, everyone admits.
Rowdy Plane Passengers Face Serious Penalties Disruptive incidents aloft decrease this year.
Norovirus Slams Tourists at Dominican Resort Source of outbreak still not determined.
LAX Computer Crash Strands International Passengers U.S. Customs couldn't process incoming travelers.
Southwest Seeks Better Boarding For Families Carrier is experimenting with a "families-only" section.
Airline On-Time Performance Slips Lost bags, cancellations up too.
Troubled Northwest Strikes New Deal With Pilots Carrier reworks pay scale for captains, hoping to end labor shortage.
Airlines Compete for Inflight Internet American, JetBlue, Southwest hoping to launch within a year.
Passengers to Get Restitution From Airline Collusion
British Airways, Korean Air pay $300 million each.
TSA Not On Board with Registered Traveler Programs TSA chief things pre-screening programs pose a security risk.
A Seething Summer of Discontent for Northwest Airlines Shortage of pilots means big delays, flight cancellations as Northwest struggles out of bankruptcy.
Another TB Patient Prompts Search for Passengers Taiwanese man took two flights after being told not to travel because of danger to other passengers.
Is Cruise Line Responsible For Its Doctor’s Decisions? Supreme Court asked to decide that question.
Lone Congressman Can’t Kill Amtrak But fate of the national passenger rail system remains in doubt as Bush threatens veto.
TSA Worries About Terrorist 'Rehearsals' Unusual incidents at four airports are cause for concern.
Congress Finds Fault With FAA's Slow Fixes Air traffic controllers worn to a frazzle, Congressional committee finds.
Airlines Seek Passengers Who Flew With Meningitis Patient Teen-aged girl flew from Orlando to Atlanta, then on to Wichita, Kansas.
"Registered Traveler" Expands to More Airports Pre-cleared travelers get to fly through security lines.
Lighters, Breast Milk Get TSA's OK Some lighters and some liquids will be permitted in carry-ons once again.
Upstart Airlines Offer Low-Fare Alternatives to Europe Mainline carriers scramble to match bargain fares of new international airlines.
Senator Seeks Head of FAA Chief Sen. Charles Schumer says the FAA chief hasn't done enough to clear air traffic congestion and delays.
Short Runways Plague Brazil’s Busiest Airport Like some busy U.S. airports, Sao Paulo's runways are short, its traffic control system overloaded.
Lack of Federal Funding Could Kill Amtrak Congress, White House at odds over budget.
Consumers Warned about Foreign Timeshares Exaggerated claims, shady business practices can make a deal go sour.
No Surprises at B&B Inns, Survey Finds Fewer hidden charges than at hotels, industry study claims.
Kennebunkport Recovers From Bush-Putin Summit Coastal town once again a mecca for summer visitors.
Northwest Passengers Face Uncertain Summer Carrier cuts its flight schedule in the midst of busy summer season.
Southwest Boosts Fares, Others Follow Price of fuel takes bite out of discount carriers as well as "legacy" airlines.
Feds Propose Changes in Airline Bumping Rule Penalties for bumping passengers could go up.
Authorities Worry About Attacks on Tourists Terror attacks a worldwide problem during peak travel times.
Iran’s Tourist Drive Ignores the U.S. Iran beefs up tourism promotion but doesn't want dollars from the Great Satan.
VIPER Teams Protect Transit Hubs Undercover TSA squads step up security at key transit terminals.
Hidden Hotel Charges Irk Consumers Hotels slip in charges for Internet access, business center usage and just about everything else.
Airline Performance Up Slightly May online record slightly better than April but still worse than a year ago.
British Terror Scares Mar Holiday Weekend No major delays at U.S. airports ... yet.
Cruising Alaska Works Best on Land Here's an adventurous alternative to the popular Alaskan cruises.
Runway Run-Ins Remain Big Problem FAA reports 31 mishaps on U.S. runways last year.
Hawaii Ferry Will Bring Islands Closer Hawaii Superferry will run daily three-hour voyages between Maui and Oahu.
Upside-Down Coaster Leaves Riders Hanging Power failure leaves riders stranded on ride in Hot Springs, Ark.
Pilot Shortages Plague Northwest Passengers Pilots exceed hourly quotas, causing delays and cancellations.
Domestic Fares Fall For Summer Major airlines have dropped domestic airfares this summer for the first time in three years.
Air Canada Puts Bite on Dogs No more pets in baggage -- or in the cabin, airline decrees.
LAX Deluge Douses Waiting Passengers Latest setback for air travelers -- burst pipe floods terminal.
Furious Travelers Blame Feds For Passport Mess Vacation plans go awry as agencies stumble over themselves.
Summer Brings No Relief For Fliers Computer glitches, bad weather, plumbing problems get summer off on the wrong foot.
Passport Frenzy Forces Further Rule Change Deadline for all passengers to show passport pushed back to June 2008.
Computer Glitch Hits United Airlines Planes sitting on the tarmac as problems persist, according to local media reports.
Passport Problems Likely to Worsen by 2008 Long waits for passports will get even longer as rules are tightened.
Congress Fights Homeland Security Over Passport Snafu Voters, travel industry protest delays, confusion.
Security Fences to Protect New York Airports High-tech fences will be similar to the one that surrounds Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
Plane and Truck Collide on Miami Tarmac American Airlines jet damaged but no one injured.
Disaster Averted in Gondola Plunge Hong Kong tourist attraction mishap could have been worse.
Flight Controllers Claim Staffing Levels at Danger Point Controllers union points to higher than usual number of near-misses over NYC lately.
FAA’s Re-Routing Plan Could Kill Storm Delays Airlines may be reluctant to go along though.
Problems Plague Aging L.A. Airport LAX too old and cramped to meet growing demands.
New Passport Rules Temporarily Suspended State Department can't keep up with the demand.
Pilots' Pay Demands May Boost Fares As airlines get back into the black, pilots seek to make up for lost time.
Passenger Groups Blast Feds Over Airline Service Regulators "too busy" to meet with consumer groups.
JFK Airport Plot Renews Calls for Worker Screening Congress considering bills that would include more surprise inspections.
Consumer Reports Finds High Fees and Guest-Gouging on the Rise As business and leisure travel picks up, hotels cash in.
Vacation Scams Spike In Summer Unofficial start of summer marks travel scam kick-off.
Active Hurricane Season Could Thwart Travelers Forecasters predicting above-normal storm activity this year.
Future Security Could Feature Facial Photos TSA rejects it but feds push ahead with "full frontal" technology.
International Passengers Face TB Scare Feds trying to locate passengers who flew on flights with tuberculosis patient.
Virgin America Ready to Fly New discount airline plans to begin operations this summer.
Customs Staffing Shortages Translate to Long Lines Thousands more customs agents needed to handle summer travel.
Windjammer Will Bail Out LaMer Investors Cruise line says its investors won't take a bath.
Even IRS Is More Popular than Airlines United's dismal score among the worst ever recorded.
The Ides of March Lasted All Month for US Airways Once D.C.'s hometown airline, US Airways still shows traces of federalitis.
JetBlue Fires Its CEO Neeleman pays for Valentine's Day service meltdown.
American Strands Another Planeload of Passengers Bags of potato chips don't mollify travelers.
Disney Douses Smoking at Resort Hotels It took a while but family-oriented chain finally follows major chains in banning smoking.
Spirit Offers Tickets for Pocket Change Discount carrier lowers the ante with some fares in the single digits.
New Runway Eases Atlanta Airport Gridlock Black hole of air travel gets some relief.
The Changing Face of First Class International airlines take first class into new stratospheres but it is disappearing at home.
Start-Up Airline Banks on Rock-Bottom Prices Skybus starts with low fares, charges extra for just about everything.
FedEx Frowns on FAA's Runway Plan SAys runway changes at Memphis airport could cause big delays.
Congress Wary of Airline Promises House committee hears from stranded passengers, considers Passenger Bill of Rights.
High-speed Train Could Cut California Travel Time Existing Amtrak service leaves a bad taste in travelers' mouths.
Homeland Security Eases Passport Rules for Kids New rules make it easier for children entering the U.S. by land or sea.
Packed Planes in March Suggest Summer Crunch A sardine-can summer awaits air travelers.
Bush May Veto Airport Screening Machines White House dislikes provision that would let TSA workers unionize.
ATA Deal Could Trigger Multiple Airline Mergers Mergers often translate to fewer flights, higher fares.
Rowdy Pilot Yanked Off Northwest Flight Flight canceled after pilot goes ballistic when passengers oject to his invective-laced cell phone call.
Air Travelers Association Opposes Passenger Bill of Rights Proposed new rules would only make matters worse, ATA argues.
Bad Press Shames United into Paying Stranded Passengers Airline finally agrees to compensate passengers abandoned in Wyoming.
Airline Passenger Revolt Spreads to Europe Passengers up in arms about runway holds, canceled flights, poor communications.
FCC Says No To Airborne Cell Phone Use At least for now, agency won't lift ban on cells aloft.
Lower Cruise Fares Lure Spring Break Crowd Partying collegians not always a good mix with the more sedate cruise set.
Competition Comes to Registered Traveler Services More private companies offering VIP airport treatment for those able to pay.
Hawaiian Airlines Displaces JetBlue in Quality Ratings Heavy passenger loads drag down performance, add to baggage woes.
Passport Frenzy Creates Long Waits Tightened border requirements send travelers scrambling to the passport office.
Booted Imams May Sue Passengers Who Reported Them Imams were kicked off their plane in Minneapolis after passengers complained about them.
TSA Dragnet Aims to Block Potential Threats Agents targeting southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico airports first for stepped-up surveillance of airport workers.
The Sky's the Limit with Open Skies European Union set to approve opening flights between U.S. and Europe.
FAA Forbids Controllers from Working Alone Agency says it will start enforcing its rule after fatal Kentucky crash.
Screening Screeners Isn't Enough; TSA Steps Up Employee Screenings Alleged gun-running by Florida airport worker dramatizes the problem.
Naked City Comes to Life in Phoenix Airport Now undergoing its final test in Phoenix, new see-through screener may head to LAX and JFK next.
Latest Ice Storm Chips Away at Travelers' Patience Long waits, cancelled flights cause misery for spring break travelers.
U.S. Air Travel System at the Breaking Point Late-winter Nor'easter shuts down travel along the East Coast. No room for error in an over-stressed system.
Passport Rules Shift Spring Break Geography More collegians headed for mainland, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands beaches.
Spirit Airlines Fiddles with Fare Structure Baggage, beverage fees go up, fares may come down.
Feds Consider New Lithium Battery Restrictions on Airplanes Recent fires aboard airliners may mean new rules for transporting laptops, cell phones, etc.
Long Tarmac Delays Still Common Continental Express, American, American Eagle take top spots in the runway delay derby.
Problems Persist for US Airways Passengers Integration of US Airways/America West reservation system gets bumpy.
Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc with United Flights Flight sits on O'Hare runway for 7 hours before being canceled.
Feds Want Probe of Airline Strandings Department of Transportation looking into JetBlue, American Airlines incidents.
American Tourist Kills Mugger in Costa Rica Cruise ship passengers attacked in Costa Rica.
JetBlue Sits Out NY Storm While Others Fly Leery of sitting on the tarmac, JetBlue cancels flights while other airlines fly.
Airline Passenger Bill Of Rights Introduced In Senate Senate bill sets three-hour limit on runway delays.
Passengers Applaud Airline Measures Against Unruly Kids More than 14,000 passengers emailed ATA when it bumped an obstreperous family.
TSA Adds Security Checks for Airport Employees Atlanta is the latest airport to start random searches of employees.
JetBlue CEO Wins Top Grades for Crisis Management Management consultants applaud Neeleman's upfront response to weather snafu.
US Airways Still Sorting Out Lost Bags Huge backlog in Philadelphia seems to defies solution.
Dan's Dots and Dashes Travel tips, notes and quibbles from travel editor Dan Schlossberg.
JetBlue Wants to be Travelers' Valentine Once More Once the apple of the flying public's eye, discount carrier is trying to make up for its misdeeds.
Car Rental Companies Dangle Electronic Add-Ons Avis offers mobile Wi-Fi, most offer satellite radio, GPS units and DVD players.
JetBlue Unveils "Passengers Bill Of Rights" Low-fare airline struggles to regain customers' trust after days of delays, cancellations.
Four Florida Hotels Make the "Ten Dirtiest" List New York and Viginia Beach take second and third spots.
JetBlue Cancels More Flights Carrier still struggling to recover from last week's ice storm.
Airline Snafus Fuel Passengers' Bill Of Rights JetBlue's meltdown during last week's ice storm smooths the way for Congress to act.
JetBlue Offers Refunds, Free Tickets To Stranded Passengers Airline apologizes for delays caused by blizzard at its JFK hub.
U.S. Encourages Armed Pilots on International Flights Idea's not very popular with other nations.
Ferry Service to Link Hawaiian Islands Ferries allow tourists to take their rental cars with them but environmentalists object.
Airline Report Card Keeps Getting Worse Late flights, lost bags add up to a bad year for travelers.
Stiffer Safety Rules for Air Tour Operators Feds tighten regulations as crashes mount.
Airport Screeners Join Amber Alert Network In addition to screening millions of passengers daily, screeners now asked to watch for missing children.
Flight Delays and Mishandled Bags Up But overall airline complaints declined in 2006.
Spirit's Baggage Tariff Irks Travelers With new surcharges, some travelers could wind up paying more for their bags than for themselves.
Family Travel Likely to Increase This Year Higher fares driving down business travel.
New $250 Tax Threatens London Air Gateway Amsterdam could emerge as low-cost gateway to Europe.
Cruise Ships to Benefit from Panama Canal Expansion Wider canal will open up new cruise possibilities.
FAA Proposes Higher Retirement Age for Pilots Not all pilots endorse FAA's implementation schedule.
Frustration Grows for Frequent Flyers Airlines keep piling on restrictions, taking away seats.
"Medical Vacations" - A Good Idea? Surgery is a lot cheaper in developing countries but there are cons as well as pros to traveling halfway around the world for complex procedures.
Advertisers Fined for Deceptive Use of Adware Priceline, Cingular, Travelocity agree to clean up their act.
Cell Phones Invade Qantas, Emirates Air No cell phones on U.S. airlines yet, but that could change.
Nightmare On the Runway Passengers stuck for nine hours on a Texas runway organize to prevent future airline nightmares.
Apple Technology Featured in Big Apple Hotel Times Square Westin features iPod accessories to soothe harried travelers.
Delta Pilots Protest Possible US Airways Merger Result will be lost jobs, higher fares, fewer flights, poorer service, pilots charge in newspaper ad.
U.S. Losing Billions as International Travelers Stay Away Foreign visits to U.S. down 20 percent since 2000.
Registered Traveler Program Reaches New Airports Program speeds frequent flyers through security lines ... for a price.
New Orleans Shakes Itself Off as Mardi Gras Nears Devastation is everywher but the city is ready and eager for visitors, our reviewer finds.
Shrinking Airline Capacity Hits Consumers' Wallets Legacy carriers keep a lid on seats, driving fares higher.
Smoking Bans Enhance World Travel Experience France is the latest to ban smoking in most public places.
United Gets New Daily U.S.-China Flight Washington Dulles gets its first non-stop flight to Beijing in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Confusion Central: New York Name Changes Corporate interests yearn to "rebrand" Gotham landmarks.
Cruise Lines Cut Prices to Boost Business Warm weather, passport confusion have cut deeply into cruise bookings this year.
January 23 is D Day for Passports All international travelers, including U.S. citizens, arriving at U.S. airports will need a passport.
Business Travel Costs Going Up in 2007 High demand, rising fuel costs combine to boost price of business travel.
Caribbean Resort Offers Respite for Troubled Couples Post Caribbean resort offers itself as a mediator.
Scholar Ship Combines Travel with Learning Royal Caribbean offers 16-week travel and study package.
Smokers Find Trouble in Paradise Smokers beware: Hawaii outlaws smoking nearly everywhere.
Airports Offering Alternatives for Banned Items Liquids, knives, etc., can be sent ahead, for a fee, instead of being confiscated.
Airline Merger Mania Bad News for Consumers Higher ticket prices, fewer flights the likely result of continuing consolidation.
Arizona Resort Goes All-Organic The Boulders claims to be the nation's first resort serving exclusively organic dishes.
JetBlue Rips Out Seats Carrier removes one row of seats, creating more legroom and cutting fuel and staffing costs.
The Many Sides of Salt Lake City Visitors find more than the Tabernacle Choir to marvel at.
Loews Hotels Ban Trans Fat from Menus First national hotel chain to rid its menus and minibars of artery-clogging trans fats.
Whether Zip or Flex, Car Sharing Is On the Rise City dwellers finding hourly rentals convenient, economical.
Travelers Beware: Concierge Lounges Can Close Unexpectedly Hotels don't always honor the posted hours for their concierge-level lounges.
Record Holiday Travel Predicted Gas prices likely to hold steady during the holidays, despite OPEC rumblings.
Timeshare Tips for Travelers Think carefully and do your homework before buying into a timeshare.
Deceased Cat Invited to be Student Ambassador People to People invites "Earl Gray" to take an international study tour.
Chase Bank, Triligent, Settle Negative Option Fraud Charges Companies must pay restitution, provide renewal notices to consumers.
Battery of Baggage Problems Plague Holiday Travelers Heavy travel season hasn't started but luggage problems already starting to mount.
Democratic Congress Could Allow Unionized Airport Screeners GOP resisted unionization efforts, fearing mounting costs.
Airline On-Time Performance Declines in October Cancellations, baggage complaints still running higher than normal.
U.S. Virgin Islands Promote "No Passport" Travel Tightened borders bode well for U.S. territories.
New Airport X-Ray Machines May See Too Much Powerful new machines will be tested in Phoenix before going nationwide.
Holiday Getaway Options Shrinking Fast Choice destinations going fast as long holiday season approaches.
People to People Does It Again Another long-dead child is invited to be an "ambassador" for $5,000.
Airlines Get a Bad Report Card Government report finds problems with delays, luggage, frequent flier programs.
Hotwire Wins Top J.D. Power Ranking Expedia, Travelocity tie for second.
One-Third of Women Riders Report Groping or Flashing on NY Subways Inside Edition finds problem is common but almost never reported.
Airlines Merging Their Competitors Away Airline consolidation promises to raise ticket prices and reduce competition.
Passport Deadline Nears, Few Americans Prepared Passports will be required of all international travelers, including Americans, arriving in the U.S.
Scammers Target Hotel Guests Supposed call from "front desk" seeks guest's credit card info.
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Holiday Travel Picks Up Air fares, hotels and rental cars all up sharply this year while gas prices remain stable.
People to People: How Selective Is It? Questions persist about how students are selected for international study tours.
Holiday Travel Expected to Top Last Year Trains, planes and automobiles will shuttle 38 million Americans 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving.
Confusion Reigns at Airport Security Points Consumers not up on the latest rules may be left holding the bag.
Enterprise Car Rental Ranks #1 for Third Year Customer satisfaction with car rental industry up 3 percent in latest J.D. Power survey.
Travel News Abounds as Holidays Approach Close calls on airport runways causing concern as busy holiday travel season nears.
US Airways Makes Bid for Delta Deal would be effective after Delta emerges from bankruptcy.
Airlines Seek More Things to Sell So far, no one's painted ads on their planes.
Airlines Empower iPod Users Six carriers let iPod fans plug into their seatbacks.
Airline Performance A Mixed Bag In September More flights on time, but more bags lost.
Travel Expert Offers Tips For Holidays Fly early, stay late for the best prices. Avoid the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Boeing Dreamliner Will Clear the Air New airliner has more efficient air-handling system.
New Hotel Brand Blends Luxury with Ecology New Starwood "1" brand emphasizes green design.
Hotel Check-In Desks Check Out Old-style counters give way to pods and semi-circles as hotels try to put on a friendly face.
FAA Says Many U.S. Airports Short On Safety Too many runways don't have "safety zone" required for aborted take-offs.
New Orleans Refloats Cruise Ship Business Cruises once again set sail from, and pay visits to, the Port of New Orleans.
Airline Passengers Pay the Price ... For What? Services, schedules deteriorate as fares, fees and profits rise.
Newspaper "Outing" Blamed for Innkeeper's Death Gay innkeeper hanged himself after local newspaper criticized online ad for his inn.
Pitfalls in Paradise: Crime in the Tropics Resorts from Bermuda to the Bahamas indicate an upsurge in assaults, attacks, and robberies against visiting tourists.
Passport Problems Loom as Top Travel Pitfall Beginning in January, passports to be required for air travel in North America.
Alaska's Iditarod Offers Seats to Highest Bidders The only event where the city plows snow back onto the street.
Manhattan Makes the Most of Halloween It's bigger than New Year's Eve -- Halloween in Gotham City.
Hawaii Hikes Quake Damage Estimate Aloha State is open for business, tourism officials insist.
JetBlue Used Passengers as Guinea Pigs in Pilot Fatigue Experiment Airline hoped to convince FAA pilots could fly longer hours.
Consumers Revolt Against Hotel Surcharges Hotels losing revenue as more guests use cell phones.
Spring Lake, NJ, Offers Solitude, History Shoretown is an easy drive from New York and Philadelphia.
Cab Controversy Swirls at Minneapolis Airport Some Muslim cab drivers refuse carry passengers who are transporting liquor, or who have been drinking.
Delta Beefs Up Routes, Retrofits Its Jets Bankrupt carrier struggles to a profit, begins sprucing up and adding new hubs and routes.
Hotel Key Cards: Identity Theft Risk or Not? Despite debunkings, the fact remains: the cards are a potential problem and travelers should not treat them carelessly.
Smoking Bans Going Global Even France is considering a ban on smoking in some public places.
Airbus Anguish: Third Delay Threatens Superjumbo Latest delays push delivery back another year or more.
Decline in International Visitors Worries Travel Executives Global travel on the rise but visits to the U.S. dropping.
U-Haul Gets Hauled Into Court Class action suit challenges refueling charges.
Cold Germs Linger in Hotels, Researchers Find Virus can live for a day or more on hard surfaces.
Airport Security Rules Change Again TSA lightens up on earlier ban on liquids, carry-ons.
Four Carriers Fight to Fly Chinese Routes American, Continental, Northwest, United all pressing for the route.
Plaza Resorts Settles Florida Charges Company makes over $200,000 in restitution payments.
TSA Backs Off Registered Traveler Fee Hike Companies, consumers had protested $200 annual fee.
Hotel Bathtubs Down the Drain Travelers will find upgraded showers and lots of extras ... but no tubs.
People to People "Clarifies" Its Invitation Policy Non-profit student tour organizer has a for-profit connection.
States Struggle to Cut Highway Fatality Rate Airport hassles putting more drivers on the road, with deadly results.
Feds Don't Budge on Airline Advertising Rule After six-month review, Department of Transportation makes no changes.
Rising Costs Imperil Registered Traveler Program TSA wants to add more than $100 to annual fee for VIP treatment.
Delays Plague Giant Airbus Boeing's new fuel-efficient model causing headaches for Airbus.
Maine Train: A New Way to See Fall Foliage Mid-coast train popular with leaf watchers.
Airlines Bumping Fewer Passengers Bumping at a ten-year low and falling.
Air Carriers Jittery About Fuel Prices Another spike in fuel costs could be curtains for Delta, Northwest.
Gridlock Creeps Towards the Country Traffic getting steadily worse in smaller cities.
Hotels Hope to Hook Young Professionals Building, remodeling boom creating lots of spiffy new rooms.
Air Rage a Small But Nagging Problem Tough new laws and fed-up flight crews can mean arrest -- or worse -- for unruly passengers.
Clever Consumers Find Fall Bargains on Cape Cod Cooler weather and lower prices await Fall visitors.
Lancaster Lures Visitors with Living History Lessons Pennsylvania Dutch Country marches to a different drummer.
Smokers May Get Their Own Airline German entrepreneur plans all-smokers long-haul airline.
Device Finds Illegal Cellphones on Airplanes "CellScan" was originally developed for prisons.
A New Way to Travel Light Luggage club picks up your bags, delivers them to your destination.
Loud Hotel Music a Headache Hotels cranking up the volume in lobbies, restaurants, bars.
Can Crowded New York Airspace Finally Catch a Break? New FAA plan would revise virtual "ramps" to ease crowding.
Fall Foliage Off To An Early Start Terrorism fears cut international tourism to New England, leaving last-minute B&B vacancies.
ScamAlert: Bogus Travel Sites Defraud 3,000 UK Consumers Web sites accept reservations and payments ... then disappear.
Plan Next Year's Cruise Now Fares and surcharges going up fast.
Short Flights Fall Victim to Security Security lines, weather delays, carry-on restrictions make short flights unattractive.
Airport Security An Ever-Changing Challenge Changes in security procedures keep agents busy, passengers confused.
Laptop Fires Worry Airline Safety Regulators Fire on a German airliner occurred within minutes of take-off.
Tough New Rules in Wake of Terror Plot International air travelers face major delays and disruptions. Authorities ask for patience and cooperation.
Continental Returns to Profitability, Adds Routes & Jets Southwest, US Airways, American also flying in the black.
New Carriers Craft Creative Frequent-Flyer Programs Upstarts hope faster redemptions and fewer restrictions will build customer loyalty quickly.
European Union Bans Airlines It Calls Unsafe Most of the 92 banned airlines are based in Africa.
Consumers to Foot the Bill for Rising Hotel Taxes Renovations, rising property values result in big tax boosts for many hotels.
Epidemic of Lost Bags Plagues Air Travelers Airlines lose 10,000 bags per day.
Wyndham Hotels Settle Hidden Charges Case Florida settlement applies to hotels nationwide.
J.D. Power: Travelers Prefer Smoke-Free Hotels Survey finds 79 percent of hotel customers prefer a smoke-free environment throughout the hotel.
Airports Face Parking Squeeze as Travel Soars Travelers in some cities have to make reservations to park.
Smokefree Bandwagon Is Smokin' Marriott and Westin hotels go totally smokefree.
Tourists Undeterred by D.C. Murder Spree Blazing heat a bigger concern than grisly crime spree.
Frequent Flyers Re-Up for Pre-Screening Program Orlando pilot project speeds pre-screened travelers, doesn't slow others.
Lighter Ban Slows Down Airport Screeners TSA wants Congress to lift ban on lighters.
Taxes Driving Up Car Rental Costs Cities, states soak travelers who, presumably, don't get to vote in local elections.
Crowded Airliners Can Be Disease Spreaders Colds, flu, mumps, tuberculosis can all be spread in crowded spaces.
Resorts Reassure Visitors They Can Handle Hurricanes Last year's storms delivered a knock-out punch to Florida and Gulf Coast resorts.
Train to Tibet is World's Highest Railway New Tibet run will take you higher than the Marrakesh Express.
Trusted Traveler Program Not Too Trustworthy Many airports refuse to go along with program that gives special consideration to some travelers.
Frequent Flyers Cry Foul to Airline Tactics All those miles don't mean much if they can't be redeemed.
New Technology Tackles Thunderstorm Delays New system may mean less time sitting on runways.
Southwest Airlines Sets Off New Fare Hikes Other carriers expected to follow suit.
Body Clock Findings May Help With Jet Lag, Insomnia Gene that controls circadian rhythm works differently than originally believed.
JetBlue, Continental Top J.D. Power Airline Ratings Las Vegas, New York airports top the airport rankings.
Rising Euro Hits Visiting Americans Hard The cost of a European vacation is rising rapidly, thanks to a weak dollar.
Carriers Clamp Down on Kids Flying Alone Airlines say unaccompanied minors slow turn-around time.
Michigan Provides Surprises for Summer Visitors Lots of lakes, lighthouses and apples, not to mention Motor City.
Devils Tower Draws the Curious to Centennial Celebration Odd structure made famous by "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
Airlines Remain Confused About Boarding Process Each airline does it a little differently; each vows its way is the best, except for Southwest which is having second thoughts.
Internet Losing Favor As Travel Tool Fewer using Internet to meet travel needs, survey finds.
Southwest Air Considers Switch To Assigned Seating Discount carrier will test the idea in San Diego this summer.
Student Travel Service Agrees To Modify Marketing Parents of long-dead child told he had been "selected" for an international tour.
New Jersey Sues Royal Caribbean Line changed a cruise from Bermuda to the Canadian Maritime Provinces, violating consumer protection laws, state charges.
Big Airlines Turn the Screw on Business Travelers Six big airlines hike last-minute fares $50 each way, taking aim at business travelers' expense accounts.
Government Pockets Profits from Items Seized at Airports Pocket-knives, scissors, knitting needles are boxed up and sold by the pound.
Atlanta Hopes Airport Expansion Will Ease Congestion Hartsfield adds a fifth runway, plans other improvements to maintain its "world's busiest" title.
Treasure of the Sierra Madre: Copper Canyon Tucson-based railroad expands its schedule to Mexico's remote and beautiful Copper Canyon.
Stowe Becoming a Top Summertime Destination The Trapps didn't just go there for the winters, why should you?
Nation's First Interstate Highway Marks 200th Birthday The "National Road," alias U.S. 40, was dreamed up by Thomas Jefferson.
Great Wolf Excels with Watery Format Great Wolf water park opens in Poconos, with Niagara Falls next.
Texas Jury Returns $64 Million Verdict Against Travel Agency Sun Country offered "free" and "discount" vacations but didn't deliver.
US Airways Says Nuts to Peanuts For the second time, carrier stops serving peanuts because of the potential for allergic reactions.
JetBlue May Offer Airborne WiFi Carrier buys frequencies abandoned by Verizon.
Travelers Take Note: Smoking Bans Spreading It's not just big coastal cities banning smoking.
Watchdog Site Sniffs Out Travel Bargains Upstart site combines technology with knowledgeable humans to find low fares.
Mesa Verde Marks Its 100th Birthday First national park created to preserve man-made artifacts.
European Court Blocks Agreement to Share Passenger Data U.S. threatens to bar European airlines from landing.
Memorial Day Travel Up Slightly Despite Gas Prices Pre-holiday train travel snagged by power failure in Pennsylvania.
Hidden Surcharges Drive Up Travel Costs Airlines, cruise lines, hotels pile on the charges as fuel and other costs rise.
Casinos Quick to Return to Mississippi Coast Rebuilding off to a quick start in wake of Katrina.
Empire State Building Marks 75th Birthday Once again NYC's tallest, it's home to tourists, marathoners, weddings and lots of movies.
Europe On Your Own Ditch the tour and get to know the locals.
Air Travelers Face Baggage Nightmare Tight budgets mean fewer baggage handlers, even as air traffic grows. Result: nothing good.
Parks Cut Corners to Cope with Budget Cuts Tourists find less help, higher fees.
Group Tours May Be a Hedge Against Fuel Price Hikes Tour operators lock in prices, protecting against gas spikes.
JetBlue Finds Clear Air But Labor Trouble Looms Machinists in Miami seeking a representation election for bag handlers.
Lawsuit Targets Amphibious Vehicles in Manhattan Big lugs are eyesores, noisy, etc., local groups charge.
MGM Mirage Coming to Connecticut It's the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's latest casino deal.
New Orleans Hotels Will Close in Hurricanes No more "vertical evacuations." Guests will be evacuated in future storms.
New System Reduces Risk of Runway Collision But FAA says it lacks funds to install it around the country.
Airlines Charge More for Less As fuel costs soar, airlines put the arm on passengers for everything from pillows to snacks.
Airlines Queasy About Quarantining Bird Flu Victims Government's plan to identify sick passengers is for the birds, carriers argue.
Hotels Hope Coupons Will Keep Travelers Coming Despite High Gas Prices Hotels look for incentives to keep tourists on the road.
U.S. Tourists Clamoring to Get Into North Korea Americans pay a surcharge, but tours are booked solid anyway.
TSA's "Registered Traveler" Program Still a Mystery Airport managers, airlines and just about everyone else are still in the dark about the program.
Cooperstown: Where Baseball Legends Live Cooperstown may be an unlikely spot for the Baseball Hall of Fame but the Museum more than makes up for the town's shortcomings.
Famous Flag is Focus of Museum Makeover National Museum of History will close for renovations aimed at protecting Francis Scott Key's inspiration.
Historic Hotels Adds Four to Its Roster
Another Discounter Takes on London-NY Route Silverjet will offer lie-flat beds in coach.
Cruises Cut Prices for September Sailings Cruise lines hope to fill empty berths this fall.
Be a Traveler, Not a Target Footloose Tom Glaister's tips on protecting your money and your life while traveling.
Consumers Can Profit From Hotel Makeovers Where does all the furniture go when hotels remodel? Into bargain-hunters' homes, that's where.
Washington Monument Becomes More Tourist-Friendly New landscaping does away with ugly Jersey barriers.
Georgia Aquarium Sparks Atlanta Tourist Boom New attraction drew more than a million visitors in its first three months.
Valley of the Sun Offers New Vistas for Visitors It's warm but Phoenix continues to attract travelers weary of cold and ice.
It's Springtime in Steamtown Steam locomotive will launch the 2006 operating schedule at Steamtown National Historic Site � the only National Park with moving parts.
Helicopter Service Takes Off in Big Apple Shuttles between Manhattan and JFK save time and, the city hopes, will help reinvigorate terrorist-ravaged downtown section.
USAirways-America West Merger Still Baffles Passengers Different planes, different counters, different Web sites. This is a merger?
Graceland Wins Landmark Status Home of Elvis Presley gets same status as homes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson.
Delta Pilots Authorize Strike Airline warns a strike could put it out of business.
Survey: Passenger Complaints About Airlines Rise JetBlue, AirTran have fewest complaints.
American, Delta, United Raise Fares Airlines pass on airport fees, hike one-way, last-minute fares aimed at business travelers.
Will Passengers Pay Extra for Premium Airline Seats? Major airlines are betting they will. Passengers aren't so sure.
Delta Begins Passing On Airport Fees To Passengers Wants to make its fares more "transparent." Higher too.
Windy February Adds to Airline Woes Everything from snow to wind added to scheduling headaches.
Travelers: Better Leave the Smokes at Home More localities and attractions are restricting or banning smoking.
Light Jets Likely to Shake Up Air Travel New generation of jets will make air taxis and fractional jet deals much more affordable.
Airlines Lost Record 30 Million Bags Last Year Passenger growth, tight turnaround times big factors.
JetBlue Expands Service to Pittsburgh, Jacksonville Boston-Buffalo service also set to start soon.
Amtrak Attempts a Makeover Ailing passenger railroad hopes to attract upscale travelers with spiffier trains.
Wind Will Power Fairmont Hotel Check-In Hotel chain goes a little green.
Car Rental Firms Make It Easier to Zip Through Tolls Toll transponders coming soon to major rental firms.
Air Fares Rise; So Do Crowding, Delays Airlines reduce flights, switch to smaller planes as fuel prices -- and fares -- rise.
Frequent Flyers Face Frustration It's getting harder and harder to redeem "free" miles.
Airlines Slow to Ramp Up New Orleans Flights Many fares are lower than last year but not many flights to choose from.
Money Solutions for the Traveler Tips for traveling safely in a dangerous world.
Airline Passenger Tax Hike Diverted by Congress TSA loses bid for $5 tax.
Orlando World's Fair Targets Kids It's the first World's Fair to target a specific age group.
Houston's Power Mix: Space, Energy, Old West Legacy There's a lot more to Houston than Enron.
Study Warns Cell Phones Could Cause Airliner Crash Carnegie Mellon researchers warn dangers are greater than commonly believed.
It's Getting Hard to Tell Airports By Their Name Airport names get more confusing by the day.
Earthquake Centennial Draws Curious to San Francisco Year-long observance marks the nation's biggest earthquake.
CityPass Coupons Save Sightseeing Dollars Most provide admission to top-name attractions at half the usual price.
Lots of Lift in Air Fares Steep fare climb-out as airlines confront rising fuel prices, higher demand and fewer seats.
Web Sites Keep Pace with Explosive Travel Growth Specialty sites cater to every travel niche.
Hotel Chains Facing Labor Turmoil Expiring labor contracts in major cities this year could cause work slowdowns or stoppages.
Were Flight Cancellations a Snow Job? Boston Logan notes international flights operated on time during recent nor'easter.
Katrina Scuttles Steamboat Schedule The American Queen takes a pass on the ;06 season in devastated New Orleans.
Web Site Links Solo Business Travelers Meetaway.com aims to take the loneliness out of business travel.
Airlines' Performance Worse than Ever On-time performance, other measurements, fall sharply in latest government report.
"Secure Flight" Grounded Yet Again GAO finds "serious vulnerabilities" in system to keep terrorists off planes.
GoTrump.com Promises the "Art of the Travel Deal" The Donald, no apprentice to travel, starts his version of Priceline.
Taking Travel into Your Own Hands The journey without maps can be the most interesting.
West Coast Cruise Line Abandons Ship Great American Journeys declares bankruptcy.
San Francisco Tour Company Switches to Biodiesel Incredible Adventures converts its van to clean-burning biodiesel.
Tour Operators Promise Guaranteed Departures Travel consortium tries to solve problem of cancelled tours, disappointed travelers.
New Orleans Gets Its First Smokefree Hotel It's no longer the city that care forgot.
Puerto Rico: A Study in Contrasts While it debates statehood versus independence, the island remains a tourism hotspot.
Car Rental Rules Shift Liability to Renter If a tree falls in the forest ... be sure your rental's not beneath it.
Airline Pensions Under Government Review United jettisoned its pensions and other bankrupt airlines are preparing to do the same.
"Mutiny" Aboard The Queen Mary 2 Passengers protest after big liner misses three ports.
Annapolis -- Not Just for Summer Sailors Where to go in America's first peacetime capital.
Historic Hotels: A Name to Trust These hotels are part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Airline Travelers May Be Allowed To Buy Their Way Around Long Lines TSA testing "Registered Traveler" program at several airports.
United Cleared to Taxi Out of Bankruptcy February 1 is UAL's expected date of departure from bankruptcy.
Palm Beach Gives Itself Away Popular South Florida destination has created a Spring Training Baseball Getaway.
Detroit Spiffs Up for Super Bowl Automakers may be hurting, but sports is booming in the Motor City.
Machinists Pact May Head Off Northwest Airline Strike Bankrupt airline reaches tentative deal with machinists union.
United Poised To Emerge From Bankruptcy Carrier will stick with full-service model that pampers frequent flyers.
Warm Up for Valentine's Day in Sunny Arizona Because cacti are more common than snowflakes in Arizona, the state makes an ideal vacation destination for the mid-February holiday.
Chicago Makes Merry with Winter Music Chicago plans to provide free musical treats for six straight Sundays starting in mid-January.
Amtrak Delays Leave Passengers to Fend for Themselves Latest incident in Georgia the latest in a series.
Final Boarding Call For Independence Air Struggling carrier will cease operations January 5.
Inn Caters to Canines and their People Vermont's Paw House Inn treats dogs and their owners as guests.
Philadelphia Rolls Out Red Carpet for Franklin's 300th Four-month Philadelphia exhibit honors the author-statesman-scientist during his 300th birthday year.
Independence Air Warns Employees the End Is Near Struggling carrier warns it will fold Jan. 7 without a major cash infusion.
Airline Maintenance Questioned Inspector General warns of inadequate oversight over non-certified mechanics by airlines and FAA.
Consumers Prepare To Hit The Road For The Holidays New airport security procedures may cause snags, high gas prices face those who choose to drive.
Colorado Resort Celebrates Romance in the Rockies Crested Butte is fabled to be Colorado's most romantic ski spot.
Quirky Casinos Draw the Curious to North Lake Tahoe It's not Vegas, Reno or even South Lake Tahoe. The change is a welcome one to many.
Gray Line to Offer Katrina Tours Like gawkers at a highway accident, tourists will be able to view misery firsthand.
AAA Forecasts Record Holiday Travel By planes, trains and automobiles, Americans will be on the move.
Ice Hotel does Hot Business in Cold Quebec Ice Hotel has a short season but a long reputation.
A Find in Freeport: Luxury B&B The Harraseeket Inn lures visitors even in winter.
New Mexico Plans First "Spaceport" Commercial flights would take off and return to Las Cruces.
JetBlue Adds Boston-Washington Service JetBlue pushes expansion despite its first money-losing year.
Thousands Mistakenly End Up On Terrorist Watch List Correcting errors can take 60 days or more.
Airport Screeners Allowing Scissors, Small Tools On Board Just in time for holiday travel, random searches return.
Food Fests Keep Bostonians Warm in Winter A winter destination you may not have considered.
On the Trail of Lewis & Clark 16-day tour will follow in famed explorers' footsteps.
World Baseball Classic Makes Tough Tickets Tougher Spring training fans should plan now for flights, rooms, and game tickets.
Mexican Resort's Brainstorm: Spa Services for Kids At last, mothers on spa vacations are being encouraged to bring their kids.
Cell Phones At Sea Silversea Cruises will offer wireless service on its cruises.
Fun for Free in New York City Coming to NYC for the holidays? Not everything's expensive.
Culinary Institute Adds Spice to Hudson Valley Becoming a chef isn't as simple as getting a big hat.
Enterprise Tops J.D. Powers Rental Car Rankings Avis second, Hertz third in latest survey.
New Maps Tell History of National Mall Maps tell history of Washington, D.C., Mall as the "stage for our democracy."
United Prepares for Life After Independence Buoyed by bankruptcy of its primary low-cost challenger, United staffs up.
Independence Air Is Bankrupt Carrier says it will continue to operate but that's far from certain.
Florida Charges Ft. Myers Hotel with Price Gouging Hurricane Wilman evacuees allegedly victimized.
Delta Writes Coda to Song Bankrupt carrier will fold its low-cost airline into its main operations.
Texas Charges Quality Inn Gouged Hurricane Victims Some guests charged more than three times what they agreed to pay.
Orbitz Takes Top Spot in J.D. Power Study Consumers give Orbitz especially high marks for its handling of hotel reservations.
Trilegiant Parent Cendant Carves Itself Up Orbitz, Budget Car Rental, Howard Johnson's, Ramada Inns going their separate ways.
Airline Consolidation May Make Flying More Unpleasant As big carriers merge, consumer choices dwindle.
Air Traffic Controllers Report Another System Failure Problems in Kansas City sent controllers scrambling, union says.
Northwest Hopes to Cancel Employee Contracts Delta's Comair plans to cut 1,000 jobs.
Jet Blue Launches New York-Boston Service Low-fare carrier also adds service to Richmond, Austin, West Palm Beach
Holiday Travel Outlook Bleak Survey finds fewer Americans planning to travel this holiday season.
Airlines Cut Flights as Fuel Costs Soar Higher fares, fewer seats greet travelers.
Fuel Squeeze Hits Airlines American cancels flights, Continental hikes fares as jet fuel prices soar.
US Airways, America West Complete Merger East meets West, hoping for a happy ever after.
Independence Air Drops JFK, West Coast Flights Struggling carrier hopes to stave off bankruptcy a little longer.
Airline Passenger Screening Plan Grounded Transportation Security Agency scraps plans to use commercial databases.
Delta, Northwest File for Bankruptcy The number of U.S. airlines in bankruptcy doubled as Delta and Northwest said they would seek bankruptcy protection.
Delta May File for Bankruptcy This Week Carrier is putting final touches on an interim financing plan.
Judge Orders Ohio Travel Agencies To Pay Up Two firms left travelers stranded, charged credit cards without authorization.
France to Publish Airline Blacklist Surging travel has created many new airlines with questionable safety policies.
United Lines Up Financing to Exit Bankruptcy Carrier banks on the strength of its international routes.
Northwest Flying Despite Strike Operations "normal," which judging by consumer complaints isn't exactly good news.
Northwest Machinists Strike Deadline Closing In Walk-out likely as both sides harden their positions.
There's No Escaping Simple Escapes Consumers find themselves charged for services they didn't order from a company they've never heard of.
Air Controllers Cite Close Calls In Los Angeles Too many airplanes, not enough controllers, union complains.
Delta Sells Regional Carrier To Raise Cash Atlantic Southeast Airlines will continue to provide feeder service to troubled carrier.
Judge Approves Sending US Airways' Reorganization Plan to Creditors Issues mostly resolved, company says, hopes for exit from bankruptcy in September.
Judge Dismisses JetBlue Lawsuit Passengers weren't harmed by illegal release of data to private security contractor, judge rules.
Hotel Satisfaction Up, J.D. Power Finds Despite rising room rates and increased hotel occupancy, customer satisfaction is up, survey finds.
Northwest Airlines Warns Of Bankruptcy Losses build as cash dwindles, CEO warns.
Independence Air's Big Fine Isn't Its First Troubled carrier was fined $1.25 million just a year ago for similar safety violations.
US Airways-America West Merger Gets Loan Board Approval The merger will create the nation's second-largest low-cost carrier.
Independence Air Faces $1.5 Million Fine for Safety Violations FAA fines struggling carrier for maintenance violations.
Inside Trilegiant's Marketing Machine Interlocking web of "clubs" and schemes may be starting to unravel.
Strike Looms At Northwest Airlines Mechanics have voted to authorize a walkout, arbitration effort ends.
Alamo Uses Carrot-Stick Approach to Cut No-Shows Company offers a discount for pre-paying online, a penalty for failing to show up.
Reagan National 30-Minute Rule Suspended Security rule imposed after the 9/11 attacks caused extreme discomfort for some passengers.
FAA Leery Of Cell Phone Use On Airliners Potential for interference, annoyance and terrorist coordination cited.
Delta Abandons $499 Fare Cap Other carriers, struggling with surging fuel costs, quick to follow.
FAA Adopts New Rules For Passengers Using Oxygen Tanks American Lung Association lobbied for the changes.
California Sues Chase, Trilegiant Companies deceived consumers into paying for membership programs, suit charges.
JetBlue Adds Newark Flights More low-fare service from New York area to Florida and Puerto Rico.
Ear in the Sky Feds Want to Eavesdrop on Airborne Internet Users
US Airways Cuts Out Pretzels In Coach Struggling carrier hopes to saves $1 million by eliminating snacks on most flights.
Americans Hit the Road as Gas Prices Set Records As the holiday gets underway, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline stands at $2.21, up 2 cents from last Friday.
Hyatt Hotels to Offer XM Satellite Radio First chain to offer satellite radio in all its rooms.
Biggest Holiday Weekend Ever, AAA Predicts More Americans expected to be on the move this July 4 than ever before.
Bomb Sniffers Coming To Major Airports Ten more airports to get explosive detection devices.
Astronomers Worried About Cell Phones on Airliners Transmissions could hamper astronomers using radio telescopes, scientists warn.
Northwest Airlines Pushes Up Fares Other major airlines, desperate for revenue, likely to follow.
Report Questions Airline Safety Use of outsourced maintenance a major concern.
Northwest Airlines Seeks Replacement Flight Attendants Union and management settle in for long, hot summer of contract talks.
Airlines Improve On-Time Performance Hawaiian Airlines has best record, Alaska the worst.
Supreme Court Rules Cruise Ships Must Improve Access for Disabled Passengers The court stopped short of requiring extensive structural modifications to ships.
United Wins New Labor Agreements Strike would likely have been fatal for bankrupt carrier.
Hotels Raising Rates Prices going up nearly 11 percent in major cities.
Airlines Face Another Year of Staggering Losses, Trade Group Warns U.S. airlines' losses drag down global average, governments provide little help.
US Airways, America West Announce Merger Deal would create the nation's fifth-largest airline, with a nationwide low-cost hub-and-spoke system.
US Airways-America West Merger on Course, Executives Insist Announcement could come this weekend.
Pilots Blast Airport Security Delaying in deploying biometric identification "ridiculous," pilots charge.
US Airways, America West Merger May Be Near Plan may be announced this week.
Delta Warns of Bankruptcy $14.1 billion in debt, Delta faces high fuel costs and fierce fare competition.
Independence Air's Losses Mount Cut-rate carrier still struggling to attract passengers despite rock-bottom fares.
US Airways' Loss Worse Than Reported Struggling carrier lost $282 million in the first quarter, not the $191 million it first reported.
Branson Travel Club Ordered To Refund $13,000 Agency took money but didn't deliver on its promises, Missouri charged.
US Airways Misses Another Bankruptcy Filing Troubled carrier still short $100 million needed to emerge from bankruptcy.
Airline Air a Travel Risk, Study Finds Oxygen deprivation a serious health hazard for the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions, researchers report.
US Airways, America West Far Along in Merger Talks The combined carriers would be the nation's sixth-largest and would rival Southwest Airlines.
United Plans To End Employee Pensions Switch to 401-K plans could save $625 million, the bankrupt airline says.
US Airways Misses Deadline But Gets a Little More Time From Creditors Late again. US Air was suppposed to file its plan for emerging from bankruptcy today.
Senate Asked to Expand National Mall Washington's Mall has become too crowded and too visitor-unfriendly, Senate panel is told.
United's Union Deals Unraveling Flight attendants charge management hasn't taken the same pay cuts as union members.
Cell Phones on Planes? Maybe Not Survey warns of air rage if current prohibitions are lifted.
Senate Takes Up National Mall Clutter Construction and security restrictions ruining the Mall experience for many visitors.
Passports Required for U.S. Entry by 2008 Homeland Security imposes tougher border restrictions.
Low-Fare Carriers Dominate Airline Rankings Jet Blue repeats as No. 1 in annual Airline Quality Rankings. Low-fare carriers take 5 of 6 spots.
Pennsylvania Sues Florida Travel Promoter Promoters allegedly ignored state's Do Not Call law.
Survey: Business Travelers Want New Technology All-in-one travel management is their fondest wish.
JetBlue Tops Consumer Satisfaction Survey Southwest is second in J.D. Power survey, Delta third.
Trilegiant Settles with Florida Travel marketers signed customers up for affiliate programs without their consent.
Travel Scam Artist Gets 10-Year Prison Term Connecticut woman swindled more than 100 people, prosecutors charged.
High Oil Prices Threaten Airlines Continental and Delta warn of cutbacks and cash crunch if fuel prices remain high.
Air Travel Still Risky, Pilots Warn Many holes left unfilled in security system.
Delta Passengers To Brown Bag It Meals and pillows to disappear from most Delta flights.
Can Cruise Ships Discriminate Against the Disabled? Supreme Court considers the question after appeals courts split on the issue.
Report Slams US Airways Christmas Performance Airline was unprepared and unable to respond to problems, regulators find.
Derail Amtrak, Says Ex-Amtrak Official Nation's regional and commuter railroads dragged down by inefficient Amtrak.
US Airways Turns In Jets, Cancels Flights Eleven 737s being returned to leasing company, new Caribbean and Latin American flights canceled.
US Airways Treatment of Quadriplegic "Disappointing and Callous" Florida attorney general subpoenas airline's records.
Independence Air Cuts Fleet to Stay Airborne Struggling start-up cuts one-third of its fleet to avoid bankruptcy.
Magic Kingdom Suffers Wartime Blues War on terror cuts into tourism, Disney executives complain.
Hertz Hits Reverse Backs off plans for "reservation fee."
Florida Probes US Airways' Treatment of Disabled Traveler Passenger removed from plane while flying to Ohio for surgery.
Hertz Slaps Consumers With Reservation Fee Company blames proliferation of Web sites.
Repo Man Visits Independence Air Low-cost carrier loses an airplane to repossession.
Tips Now Mandatory Aboard Norwegian Cruise Ships Too many passengers were stiffing the staff, cruise line says.
Airport Security Charge to Double Security fee to increase from $2.50 to $5.50 each way.
Airlines Performance Record Bumpy Complaints mount as airlines cope with competition, higher fuel costs.
American Guarantees Lowest Fares As legacy carriers fight back, American guarantees fares on its Web site will be the lowest available.
Women Book More Online Travel Than Men Study finds women have taken to Internet travel booking faster than men.
US Airways Wins Concessions from Machinists "Clear skies ahead," the airline's CEO predicts.
Beware of Super Bowl Ticket Scams Some package deals may not include game tickets.
Airlines Outsourcing More Maintenance To fight costs, U.S. airlines sending aircraft to overseas contractors.
EPA Finds Some Aircraft Drinking Water Contaminated Roughly 15% of tested aircraft showed evidence of contamination.
Airline Unions Want Summit Current situation can't endure, Machinists Union official warns.
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