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• No Foreign Transaction Fees for United Card
  May 23, 2013 9:18 am
  Beginning on June 1, MileagePlus Explorer cardholders will no longer pay foreign-exchange fees when charging purchases overseas. read more
• JetBlue Shows Restraint in Upping Change Fees
  May 20, 2013 4:54 pm
  Tim Winship says JetBlue's new fees are smarter compared to the competition—but still out of line. read more
• 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
• On American: Travel Light, Board Early
  May 17, 2013 8:39 am
  American passengers with no overhead bags will be able to board their flights earlier in the process. read more
• Bag Fees for 2012: $3.5 Billion; More to Come
  May 16, 2013 8:51 am
  New DOT report shows that Delta collected the most bag fees in 2012. It's big business, and getting bigger all the time. 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
• Spirit Goes No-Toll-Free to 'Better Assist You'
  May 8, 2013 3:56 pm
  Spirit has replaced its toll-free number with a toll-charge number. The airline claims the change is good for its customers. Really? read more
• The Price of Consolidation: $200 Change Fees
  May 8, 2013 10:38 am
  Within a week, United's $200 change fee was adopted by three other airlines. In today's consolidated industry, that's enough to establish the standard. read more
• Is Frontier the New Spirit Airlines?
  May 3, 2013 1:49 pm
  Most consumers would say the world needs fewer airlines like Spirit and Ryanair, not more. Frontier Airlines begs to differ. 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
• United's New Change Fees and You
  May 2, 2013 9:11 am
  United's new change fees are usurious and clearly bear no relationship to the real cost of actually changing a customers' tickets. Does anyone care? read more
• Brits Give Thumbs Up to Weight-Based Airfares
  April 11, 2013 4:24 pm
  A new poll by a British travel agency found that 63 percent of nearly 2,500 Britons surveyed supported weight-based pricing, with 29 percent opposing and 8 percent not sure. read more
• Ways to Skip the Single Supplement Fee
  April 8, 2013 1:46 pm
  The term "single supplement" sounds so value-added and upbeat, but in reality it can be a major deterrent for single travelers, adding anywhere from a hundred to a few thousand dollars in expenses for the privilege of not sharing a room. read more
• Earning Miles for Taxes: Not Always a Good Idea
  April 3, 2013 3:06 pm
  For at least a decade, it's been possible to earn frequent-flyer miles for paying taxes. It's not difficult to do, but the associated costs may outweigh the benefits. read more
• United CEO Bullish on Packed Planes, High Prices
  March 29, 2013 1:51 pm
  United CEO Jeff Smisek thinks mergers, higher prices, and full planes are good for business. Maybe. But are they good for the traveling public? read more
• Southwest Sells Early Boarding for $40 Each Way
  January 21, 2013 6:09 pm
  The new early boarding option will be available beginning 45 minutes prior to the flight departure time. 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
• New Fees Set to Tarnish Southwest's Image
  December 18, 2012 9:48 am
  In setting new fees, Southwest's managers seem convinced that they can simultaneously erode Southwest's goodwill quotient while boosting its profitability. Magical thinking? read more
• American's New Choice Fares: 'Simpler, with Options'
  December 12, 2012 1:05 pm
  American rolled out a significant change to its pricing, and to the way fares are displayed on the AA.com website. The promise: "simpler, with options." read more
• Duty-Free Shopping: Does it Really Save You Money?
  November 27, 2012 11:32 am
  Duty-free shopping is big business for airports but it yields surprisingly few bargains for shoppers, writes Ed Perkins. 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
• 10 Airport Tips That Will Save You Money
  June 26, 2012 4:29 pm
  Don't blow your budget overpaying at the airport. Here's how to save big bucks on your next trip. read more
• How to Avoid Foreign Transaction Fees
  June 19, 2012 4:22 pm
  When it comes to overseas purchases, choose plastic over cash. But make sure it's the right plastic! read more
• Vacation from Fees? New Website Promises Just That
  June 14, 2012 12:29 pm
  Here's the proposition: Pay a little, save a lot on optional airfare, hotel, and car rental fees. read more
• One Month Left for British Airways' 100,000-Mile Bonus
  May 9, 2012 3:32 pm
  On June 7, one of the most lucrative credit card bonuses ever offered will come to an end. Time is running out to apply for a British Airways Visa Signature card. read more
• Are Some Hotels Fining Guests Who Leave Bad Reviews?
  May 3, 2012 3:38 pm
  Thought you were helping other travelers by posting a bad review? Your wallet might start feeling the hotel's pain. read more
• Scammers Catch Sellers, Timeshare After Timeshare
  May 3, 2012 8:48 am
  Timeshare resale fraud has generated a lot of consumer complaints. Find out how to protect yourself from losing money. read more
• Redeem Virgin America Points for International Flights
  March 22, 2012 1:42 pm
  Members of Virgin America's Elevate program can now redeem points for award flights on Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia. read more
• U.K. Flights Are Getting More Expensive
  March 12, 2012 3:59 pm
  Watch out! Taxes on flights out of the U.K. are going up (again) on April 1. Find out how this will affect you. read more
• 10,000 Bonus Miles for Spirit's Phoenix Flights
  February 28, 2012 11:35 am
  Through April 30, Free Spirit members can earn 10,000 bonus miles for round-trip Spirit flights to or from Phoenix (5,000 miles each way). This means lottsa miles, but in a lackluster program. read more

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