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• Six Simple Tricks for Winter Packing
  by Kate Sitarz, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  For many travelers, winter means finding a way to pack bulky clothes, puffy jackets, and all the necessary cold-weather accessories into a bag. Instead of stomping on your luggage, follow these basic tips for hassle-free packing.
• Two Great New Airline Initiatives and One Horrible Idea
  by Ed Perkins
  Lower taxi costs to and from the airport, as well as automated, lifetime check-in can make air travel easier. But who charges $60 to print your boarding pass at the airport?
• Allegiant Will Refund Booted Passenger After All
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Something didn't seem right when Allegiant said the mother (and her noisy children) it kicked off a plane weren't due a refund. So we investigated, and guess what? They are.
• What is a Liquid, and What Isn't?
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  'Tis the season for traveling with food, which means it's also time for the TSA to start confiscating our leftover mashed potatoes and gravy. So what does the TSA consider a liquid, anyway?
• Best Ways to Avoid Baggage Fees: A Holiday Travel Primer
  by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  As the holidays approach, there's no better time to re-acquaint yourself with what fees are in effect, especially if you're planning on traveling with gifts and extra winter gear.
• Holiday Tips for Safe and Fun Family Travel
  by Eileen Ogintz
  With many factors to consider this holiday season, such as airline fees, the flu, and crowds, it may seem impossible to actually enjoy your trip. Keep all in good spirits by following these tips.
• Decision Maker: Ship Items or Pay the Airline Baggage Fee?
  by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Frustrated by airline baggage fees, lost bags, or schlepping your suitcases on multi-leg flights? Here are three easy steps to determine whether you might be better off shipping.
• Ten Smart Ways to Simplify Security
  by Jaclyn Liechti, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Waiting in line at the airport can be a frustrating experience, but with these 10 simple tips, you'll be on your way in no time (unless your flight is delayed, that is).
• Police Arrest Phoenix Pair Who Stole 1,000 Bags
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  A Phoenix man apparently made a routine of stealing bags from the luggage concourse in Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. But are reduced security measures to blame?
• No Easy Solution to Airline Baggage Woes
  by Ed Perkins
  Are we better off checking our bags or carrying all our stuff on board the plane? Given what's happening with the airlines, this is one of those questions with no simple answer.
• United's Baggage Subscription Could Save You Money
  by Ed Perkins
  While you may scoff at United's $249 yearly baggage subscription, seniors, families, and frequent flyers should take a closer look. Ed Perkins explains how this fee can work for you.
• Air France Adds Second Checked Bag Fee
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Travelers from the U.S. to Europe will now pay $50 for the second checked bag on Air France, while passengers from Europe will pay 50 euros. The change takes effect November 1.
• Stay Healthy on Airplanes This Winter
  by Jaclyn Liechti, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  With the cold and flu season upon us, the question on most travelers' minds is how to avoid a vacation-spoiling illness. Here are a few tips to help you avoid catching a bug.
• Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide
  by SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Two dollars for a soda? Ten bucks for an aisle seat? If you're confused about which airlines are charging for which "perks," our Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees can help. We've put every major fee from every major airline in one place.
• Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide (Europe Edition)
  by Jaclyn Liechti, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  In response to reader requests, we decided to put together a chart detailing fees for trips to and around Europe.
• Bag Fees May Not Be Airlines' Savior After All
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Airlines with the most bag fees also saw the biggest drop in revenue last quarter, while Southwest claims fee-weary travelers have flocked to its service. So do bag fees cost more than they're worth?
• DOT Warns Airlines About Baggage Compensation
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  The DOT issues a stern warning to airlines just months after it fined Spirit for baggage compensation violations. The message? Don't do what Spirit did.
• United to Sell $249 Annual Baggage Subscription
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Pay a flat annual fee and get (virtually) unlimited checked bags for a year. It's a good deal for frequent travelers, but does little good for anyone else.
• Midwest Ups Checked Bag Fees
  by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Midwest joins the latest wave of baggage fee increases and ups its first- and second-checked-bag fee by $5. When will it stop?
• United's 'Premier' Packages Aim to Increase Coach Comforts
  by Ed Perkins
  Do United's mini-upgrade deals offer coach passengers a better flight? Ed Perkins weighs the pros and cons of packages that feature special seats and check-in, among other perks.
• Bag Fees Still Bringing in Big Bucks
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  It should surprise no one, but it's worth pointing out: Bag fees continue to be big business for the airlines, to the tune of $669 million last quarter.
• Readers' Best Carry-On Packing Tips
  by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  With checked-bag fees sprouting up across airlines, it really does pay to pack smart. Readers share their carry-on packing tips.
• Airline Fees: A $10 Billion Business
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  A new report shows the airline industry pulled in a collective $10.25 billion in ancillary revenue and a la carte fees in 2008.
• Ryanair Ups First-Bag Fee to $50
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Holy crazy fees! $50 for the first checked bag? Does Ryanair even want its customers to check their baggage? Actually, the answer is no, it doesn't.
• Pack Your Bags for College
  by Eileen Ogintz
  Heading to college is usually not an inexpensive option, but Eileen Ogintz has tips for saving—and for letting go.
• Hawaiian Airlines Adds First-Checked-Bag Fee On Interisland Flights
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Passengers on Hawaiian will now pay $10 for the first checked bag on flights between the islands. The fee takes effect September 4.
• Virgin America Also Raises Bag Fees
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Each bag you check on Virgin America will cost you $20 for travel on or after September 10. So how does the low-cost carrier expect to compete with Southwest and JetBlue?
• Continental Raises International Bag Fees, Too
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Passengers will soon pay $45 online and $50 at the airport for the second checked bag on transatlantic flights.
• American Increases Some International Bag Fees
  by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Travelers flying to India and a number of European countries will pay $50 for the second checked bag starting September 14.
• Should Airlines Charge For Carry-Ons?
  by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Passengers abusing carry-on restrictions is a common frustration among travelers. So what if airlines charged for skipping baggage claim?
• Avoid Fees and Hassles With a Well-Packed Bag
  by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
  Our visual guide shows you what to do and not to do when packing.

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