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• Los Cabos Vacation Packages from $598*
  June 27, 2011 9:20 am
  Expedia is offering discounted Los Cabos packages for travel through August 9. Advertised prices start at $598, but Expedia displays package prices from $529 for travel in late July. read more
• Hyatt: 10% Off, Free Breakfast for AAA Members
  May 19, 2011 3:31 pm
  AAA/CAA members can save 10 percent and receive complimentary full breakfast for two at participating Hyatt Hotels through September 6. read more
• Today in Travel Prepares for Departure
  May 2, 2011 9:10 am
  After four-plus years and thousands of entries, this is the last daily entry of Today in Travel. read more
• Fuel Surcharges Skyrocket as Oil Prices Rise
  April 29, 2011 10:42 am
  Airlines' fuel costs have spiraled into the stratosphere amidst rising oil prices, and fuel surcharges have reached record levels as well. read more
• Government Approves Southwest/AirTran Merger
  April 27, 2011 11:53 am
  The Department of Justice (DOJ) approved Southwest's acquisition of AirTran, setting the stage for a May 2 close. All that's left is to cross the Ts and dot the Is. read more
• JetBlue Extends Booking Through January 3
  April 27, 2011 7:00 am
  JetBlue has opened its booking window through January 3, making it the first low-cost carrier to put 2011 holiday flights on sale. read more
• Air Traffic Controllers Union Wants 'Controlled Naps'
  April 26, 2011 9:27 am
  Should controllers be allowed "monitored naps" during their shifts? The controllers union thinks so. read more
• Hole in Southwest Plane Linked to Manufacturing
  April 25, 2011 10:35 am
  The hole that appeared in a Southwest plane earlier this month may have been the result of defects present in the plane since it was built. read more
• Southwest Expects AirTran Deal to Close May 2
  April 22, 2011 12:21 pm
  Southwest announced that it expects its acquisition of fellow low-cost carrier AirTran to close on Monday, May 2, roughly seven months after the deal was announced. read more
• Gross! FDA Warns Delta Over Rodent Droppings
  April 21, 2011 11:07 am
  Seems a rat made a mess on a Delta plane. Too bad Delta couldn't land Remy from "Ratatouille." A new era for airplane food! read more
• DOT Requires Taxes, Fees Be Included in Advertised Prices
  April 20, 2011 12:24 pm
  The Department of Transportation (DOT) officially, finally, unveiled a series of consumer protection rules aimed at increasing transparency and fairness in the airline industry. read more
• FAA Trying to Restore Public's Lost Confidence
  April 19, 2011 10:48 am
  After what can only be described as a nightmare month, the FAA and DOT are attempting to restore the public's confidence in the nation's air traffic control. read more
• Summer Fares: 15 Percent Higher than Last Year
  April 18, 2011 1:47 pm
  A combination of rising fuel costs and increasing demand have sent fares spiraling upward, to the tune of almost 15 percent for travel this summer. read more
• Virgin America Eyeing Reagan, Newark
  April 15, 2011 10:07 am
  Virgin America is considering Newark and D.C.'s Reagan as its next airports, but there are plenty of hurdles to clear before it gets there. read more
• DOT Preparing Bag Fee Refund Policy?
  April 14, 2011 9:10 am
  After hinting at it for months, the Department of Transportation may finally be issuing a policy requiring airlines refund bag fees for late or lost bags. read more
• Frontier Lowers Change Fees and Bag Fees
  April 13, 2011 10:58 am
  Frontier announced it is lowering its change fees, effective today, and implementing several other customer-friendly policy changes. read more
• TSA Tries to Fix Systemic Problems at Newark
  April 12, 2011 12:20 pm
  Newark's TSA managers acknowledged that a series of gaffes have damaged whatever credibility the TSA has. Can it be restored? read more
• Google Set to Enter Flight Search Business
  April 11, 2011 12:11 pm
  After nine months of waiting, the Department of Justice (DOJ) finally approved Google's $700 million acquisition of Cambridge, Massachusetts-based ITA Software. read more
• Repaired Southwest Planes Set to Return
  April 8, 2011 2:06 pm
  Southwest will return its repaired planes to the skies this weekend, ending what has been a long, long ordeal for the carrier. read more
• TripAdvisor Announces Travelers' Choice Best Beaches
  April 7, 2011 10:53 am
  TripAdvisor is out with its latest Travelers' Choice awards, this time acknowledging the world's best beaches. read more
• Zero Tarmac Delays, Cancellations Aplenty in February
  April 6, 2011 10:36 am
  Despite a seemingly endless series of major winter storms, the Department of Transportation says there were no three-hour tarmac delays in February. read more
• Southwest Safety Crisis Part of a Larger Pattern of Improper Maintenance?
  April 3, 2011 9:10 pm
  The five-foot hole that appeared midflight on Friday is not the first of its kind at Southwest. What does it all mean, and will it make you less likely to fly with the carrier? read more
• Book Now? Airlines Expand Travel Into 2012
  April 1, 2011 11:16 am
  Sometimes the early bird gets the worm, so it's good to know how far in advance airlines will let you book a flight. read more
• Ryanair Adds Fee to Cover Taking Care of Passengers
  March 31, 2011 3:08 pm
  Ryanair wants customers to cover the cost of ... taking care of customers when flights are canceled? read more
• Ryanair to Make Child-Free Flights a Reality?
  March 31, 2011 11:35 am
  Ryanair has a history of irking people with its harsh fees and generally sour disposition, but the Irish low-cost carrier has finally hit upon an idea people might like: child-free flights. read more
• New Report Says Scanner Radiation Risk is 'Trivial'
  March 30, 2011 12:06 pm
  A new study conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, says cancer risks from airport body scanners are "trivial," even for frequent flyers. read more
• Spirit Adds Surcharge to Last-Minute Bag Fees
  March 29, 2011 12:05 pm
  Spirit has added a surcharge to baggage fees purchased within 24 hours of departure: Customers will now pay an extra $5 online and $10 by phone. read more
• Spirit Lowers Baggage Weight Allowance, Adds Fee
  March 29, 2011 9:11 am
  Spirit broke with the industry standard and lowered its baggage weight allowance from 50 to 40 pounds. Passengers checking bags heavier than 40 pounds will now pay a $25 fee. read more
• As Problems Persist, is Southwest Losing its Luster?
  March 29, 2011 4:39 pm
  An unpopular new mileage program, persistent website bugs, and lackluster customer service: Has Southwest lost its touch? read more
• Alaska Airlines Back to Normal After Rough Weekend
  March 28, 2011 10:57 am
  If you were flying Alaska Airlines this weekend, you likely ran into some headaches. The airline canceled some 150 flights Saturday due to a systemwide outage in its central computer system. read more
• Is This the Year You Travel to ...
  August 31, 2009 12:00 am
  Have you always wanted to travel to an exotic locale, but couldn't justify the cost or long flights? Well, with the travel industry slumping, it may be time to finally visit that far-flung destination. Here are five places to consider. read more
• Virgin America (and Richard Branson) Arrives in Boston
  February 12, 2009 10:31 am
  Virgin America celebrated its new service from Boston, and our blogger was invited to the festivities. Take a peek inside the carrier's swank plane, plus see Sir Richard Branson in drag. Yes, in drag. read more

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