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• 15 Things We Hate About Hotels
  February 16, 2012 9:39 am
  Exorbitant room service pricing, noisy corridors, limited outlets. George Hobica doesn't only gripe, but also proposes industry-wide reform for 15 common hotel aggravations. read more
• Confessions of an Airline Baggage Thrower
  January 26, 2012 3:17 pm
  Does your luggage arrive looking like it's gone 10 rounds with this guy? We spoke with a baggage handler to see what it's like in the belly of the beast. What he told us may help your bag—and its contents—arrive safely. read more
• Do Airlines Give Their Best Fares to the Search Engines?
  November 15, 2011 10:31 am
  Do you have a go-to travel search engine? Travel advocate Ed Perkins makes a strong argument for rethinking the way you book your next trip. read more
• TripAdvisor Adds Airline Reviews, Improved Fees Estimator
  January 12, 2011 2:26 pm
  TripAdvisor unveiled a new set of features on its flight search today, airline reviews and a fees estimator, that give travelers more information about a fare before they book. read more
• Weekly Mailbag: Flight Tracking, Tropical Vacations, and More
  October 26, 2010 5:20 pm
  Our Deal Detective tackles three readers questions ranging from packing tips to ways to book. read more
• Seven Things to Know About Booking Holiday Travel
  September 13, 2010 9:02 am
  The holidays can be a stressful time, especially if you're traveling. But booking fares for that trip home doesn't have to induce stomach-churning anxiety. read more
• Airfare 301: The Buying Process Made Easy
  August 23, 2010 12:00 am
  Ed Perkins explains how to work your way through the maze of Internet-based buying channels—with a few necessary detours—to find the best airfare for your itinerary. read more
• Cheap Summer Flights: A How-To Guide
  May 12, 2010 12:00 am
  Summer airfares are going to be expensive this year. Follow these planning strategies to take a little sting out of booking your next flight—despite the inevitable sticker shock. read more
• Airfarewatchdog Debuts User Route Reviews
  April 26, 2010 8:00 am
  Airfarewatchdog now allows users to rate and review their flights as well as the airline they flew. This new feature could spare travelers untold headaches and unwanted surprises. read more
• Europe on a Shoestring Budget
  April 13, 2010 8:55 am
  The Deal Detective helps two friends plan a cheap trip in the height of peak season across the Pond. read more
• Are Secret Codes the Ticket to Low Fares?
  February 11, 2010 9:00 am
  It's no secret promotional codes offer savings on airfare, but how do you find those codes in the first place, and are they always the ticket to finding the lowest fares? read more
• Couches in Coach: What One Airline's Gamble Means for You
  February 4, 2010 12:00 am
  The coach-class upgrade could signal big changes industry-wide. Plus, updates on oversize passenger charges and why to avoid JFK this summer. read more
• Travel Trends That Will Shape 2010
  January 9, 2010 7:07 am
  Will good deals be plentiful in the coming year? Which destinations will offer good values for your vacation dollars? Wonder no more. Here's how to cope with the changing travel landscape. read more
• Does Insurance Cover My Travel Snafu?
  December 21, 2009 10:57 am
  Airfarewatchdog's handy new chart examines several unfortunate circumstances, such as a flat tire on the way to the airport, and tells you what's covered by travel insurance and what isn't. read more
• Are We Paying Enough for Air Travel?
  December 3, 2009 10:48 am
  As bargain hunters, we're always looking for the best deal possible, and have little care for the struggling airline industry. No sympathy for the devil, right? But what if the devil is us? read more
• How to Find Cheap Travel on Facebook and Twitter
  September 21, 2009 11:23 am
  Whether you're looking for exclusive sales or just want to keep tabs on the latest deals, social media sites can help. Here's how. read more
• Five Strategies for Finding Cheap Airfares in 2009
  February 2, 2009 2:11 pm
  While finding good air deals will be a challenge this year, there are some real opportunities for savings if you employ these tactics. read more
• Curbing Your Kid's Bad Behavior in the Air
  November 25, 2008 10:59 am
  Airfarewatchdog.com readers share tips about how parents can keep their children under control in the air. read more
• Twelve Ways to Tame High Holiday Airfares
  October 3, 2008 10:56 am
  This year, it's harder than ever to find affordable holiday fares with decent travel dates and routing. However, it can be done following this expert advice. read more
• Some Airlines Make Obese Passengers Buy Two Seats
  October 13, 2009 9:46 am
  Every pound counts as more carriers charge for all checked luggage. Some also have policies to charge obese passengers extra. Find out which carriers have customers-of-size policies. read more
• Canceled Flight? You May Be Owed a Seat on Another Plane
  August 18, 2008 10:03 am
  If a canceled flight or missed connection is your airline's fault, you may be owed a substitute seat on another airline. Airfarewatchdog.com shows you which airlines will do this. read more
• New Chart Helps Flexible Flyers Find a Flight
  August 5, 2008 4:14 pm
  A new chart over at Airfarewatchdog.com sorts out the flex-search mess, showing which websites allow you to search with flexible dates. read more