Travel Tips
Volunteer greeters may be forced to bid adieu
Volunteer greeting organizations have sprung up rapidly in recent years. Despite the popularity of the concept, the weak economy is hurting some programs.
9 creative ways to save for vacation
With money as tight as ever, and travel expenses arguably down but definitely not out, all of us need to think about how to set aside the Benjamins that a big trip requires.
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Fresh airport amenities make the wait fly by
There’s no need to sit by the gate and twiddle your thumbs, especially if you find yourself at one of the many airports offering fresh new amenities or special summer programs.
Passenger recounts hot, sweaty tarmac wait
"The plane was hot when we got on, and we just sat there miserable for quite some time." That is how Tony Morales, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight stuck on a tarmac in Phoenix, described his ordeal.
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Airfares higher this year vs. last, DOT reports
If you think airfares have been rising, it's not your imagination. Figures just released by DOT show airline prices in the first three months of this year rose nearly 5 percent from 2009.
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Sorry, you don't have a ticket
Travel Troubleshooter: Linda Foy checks in for her flight, but she's told she has no airline tickets. But wait — Didn't Expedia just confirm her flights?
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