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• New Study Says Airlines 'Need Improvement'
  May 17, 2013 8:49 am
  J.D. Powers' new study show travelers are the most satisfied with air travel since 2006. But just how satisfied are they, really? read more
• Weird but True: Airline Passengers Happier
  May 15, 2013 12:30 pm
  Have you been happier with the airlines lately? According to this year's J.D. Power survey, more people must be, as airline satisfaction is at its highest since 2006. read more
• Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide
  May 3, 2013 4:38 pm
  Confused about which airlines are charging for which perks? Our ultimate guide can help. We've put every major fee from every major airline in one place. read more
• Airfare Q&A: Will Southwest Start Charging Bag Fees?
  January 28, 2013 3:47 pm
  New fees are starting to pile up on Southwest, and now the airline says it will raise AirTran's first and second checked-bag fees as well. What's next? read more
• Air Travel Is Improving, Right?
  January 11, 2013 1:59 pm
  A new report from the DOT shows improvement in on-time arrivals and baggage handling. Does that mean that air travel is finally getting better? read more
• Beware Two-Ticket Air Trips
  November 13, 2012 11:11 am
  Three major carriers will no longer transfer checked baggage between connections that use two separate tickets. read more
• Checked-Bag Fees: Going up?
  November 8, 2012 1:25 pm
  More bad news: Anti-consumer policies from US Airways and Delta will result in new hassles and additional fees for many flyers. read more
• Do Airline Baggage Fees Squeeze U.S. Taxpayers?
  October 24, 2012 11:34 am
  Some experts think so. Consumer advocate Ed Perkins investigates. read more
• Spirit Rubs $100 Bag Fee in Travelers' Faces
  October 2, 2012 12:17 pm
  Spirit is reminding travelers about its $100 carry-on fee, which takes effect November 6. read more
• The Ultimate Guide to Carry-on Luggage
  October 2, 2012 3:39 pm
  Our updated chart tells you which airlines allow what. read more
• Airlines Collected Billions in Bag Fees This Year
  September 27, 2012 3:49 pm
  The airlines made a record profit in baggage fees this year. Should flyers be concerned? read more
• Product Review: Biaggi Contempo Foldable Luggage
  June 19, 2012 9:06 am
  Big luggage, small storage footprint—this cute and convenient carry-on bag scores a perfect 10 for usefulness and durability. read more
• United Raises Checked-Bag Fees
  June 12, 2012 11:56 am
  Here's the latest in unsurprising airline news: Checked-bag fees are going up. United has raised the fee for second checked bags on international flights from $70 to $100. read more
• I Like Big Bins: Major Airlines Increasing Overhead-Bin Space
  March 8, 2012 9:33 am
  For an industry in which everything seems to be getting smaller, at least one thing is bucking the trend: the overhead bin. read more
• Free Checked Bags, Other Changes on the Way at AirTran
  February 28, 2012 9:53 am
  Overweight, oversized, and excess bag fees will all decrease this month, and a "bags fly free" policy is in the works. read more
• New Airline Promises Low Fares and No Bag Fees
  February 22, 2012 4:40 pm
  There's a new discount airline in town, and it just may change the face of travel. Caroline Costello has all the details, including where and when it'll get off the ground. read more
• Airlines Delivered Baggage, Disappointed Customers in 2011
  February 16, 2012 4:20 pm
  The 2011 airline performance report is in. And the results could make you feel more at ease the next time you have to check a bag. read more
• 10 Things You Should Never Pack in Your Checked Bag
  January 31, 2012 10:32 am
  Packing the wrong thing in your checked bag could ruin your whole trip. Are you still making any of these 10 common packing mistakes? read more
• New Consumer Rights Virtually Worthless?
  August 24, 2011 10:09 am
  The DOT's new consumer rules are "far from adequate," writes expert columnist Ed Perkins. But another less-heralded protection is likely to have a much bigger impact. Find out why. read more
• Editors' Choice Awards 2011: Best Value Airline - Domestic
  May 22, 2011 12:00 am
  Which airline irrefutably delivers the best value both during the booking process and once on the plane for domestic travel? No other carrier offers the lowest fares time and time again for the majority of routes it flies. read more
• Editors' Choice Awards 2011: Most Customer-Friendly Airline
  May 20, 2011 12:00 am
  Smaller players posed big challenges this year, crowding the field with unexpected performances. Expect great things from this year's runner-up. 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
• 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
• New Report Calls for Free First Checked Bag
  March 17, 2011 11:13 am
  The U.S. Travel Association just released a report recommending that airlines do away with the first-checked-bag fee to streamline airport security checkpoints. read more
• JetBlue Hikes Second-Bag Fee
  March 10, 2011 12:08 pm
  Fee creep alert. JetBlue has quietly raised its second-checked-bag fee from $30 to $35. At least the first-checked bag is still free. read more
• What's Your Least-Favorite Airline Fee?
  March 9, 2011 8:59 am
  What's your least-favorite fee? It's OK, you can take a minute to think about it. There are certainly enough to choose from. read more
• Increased Carry-Ons Costing TSA Extra $260 Million
  March 7, 2011 11:27 am
  Not only are checked-bag fees taking a bite out of travelers' wallets, they're pinching the TSA's budget as well. But as always, consumers will be footing the bill. read more
• Seven Simple Ways to Fix Air Travel for Everyone
  February 25, 2011 10:02 am
  Rampant fees. Airport gridlock. Snarled security lines. Let's face it: The airline industry is broken. Here's how we'd fix it. read more
• Two TSA Screeners at JFK Charged with Theft
  February 17, 2011 10:25 am
  Two TSA screeners at New York's JFK Airport are charged with stealing tens of thousands of dollars from passengers' bags, in what is only the latest case of TSA theft. read more
• Fee Alert: US Airways Hikes Overweight, Oversize Bag Fees
  February 10, 2011 9:32 am
  Overweight checked baggage will now cost passengers $90 each way, and oversize bags will cost a whopping $175. read more

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