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More Travelers Will Drive This Thanksgiving
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Overall travel will rise, but air travel will drop, as more and more travelers take to the road this Thanksgiving. Is Turkey Day still the big travel day it once was?
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Have You Ever Gotten Sick on a Plane?
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Ever boarded a plane feeling great, only to arrive at your destination sick as a dog? If you've ever gotten sick on a plane, we want to hear your story.
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Longest Layover Ever? The 10-Minute Cure
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
You can prepare for a delay In less than 10 minutes, even before you leave the house. So if you get stuck at the airport, you can make your time on the ground fly by.
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American Launches Wi-Fi Finder Widget
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
American's handy new tool lets you know beforehand if you'll have wireless Internet on your flight. Better yet, it actually works pretty well!
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BREAKING: Computer Glitch Causes Widespread Delays
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
A computer glitch in Atlanta has set off a wave of delays across the country, and numerous airlines have already canceled flights. Watch this space for updates.
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Holiday Surcharges Increase, Expand Deep Into 2010
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
When a handful of airlines imposed their holiday surcharges last month, people reacted mostly with shock and horror. Now those airlines have taken the surcharges to a whole new level.
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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.
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Woman Forced Off Plane Over Flu Concerns
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
A United Airlines crew removed a passenger they thought might have the flu. She says she didn't, and the incident begs the question: Should the airlines police the flu?
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Allegiant Boots Mom and Noisy Kids, But No Refund
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
For the second time this month, an airline removed a mother and her children, both of whom were causing a scene. But the real story here is Allegiant's complete lack of sympathy.
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Winter 2010 Savings for Snowbirds
by Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com Staff
One-way car rental specials and big discounts on vacation rentals and campground sites in warm southern states make escaping the cold easy and affordable.
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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?
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Got Miles? Use Them for Holiday Gifts
by Tim Winship
Many frequent flyer program members are looking to use their miles in lieu of cash to take some of the financial sting out of this year's holiday gift-giving.
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Welcome to Newark International ... Shopping Mall?
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
The mallification of airports around the world isn't news, but the amount of money these retail outlets bring in is surprising and, these days, essential.
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Meet Your Rep: The Passenger Rights Lobby in D.C.
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Charles Leocha, Director of the newly formed Consumer Travel Alliance, explains that passenger rights shouldn't stop at tarmac delays, and says there is hope on the horizon.
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Stuck on a Plane With an Annoying Seatmate? Tell Us About it!
by Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Ever been trapped next to a misbehaving child, a less-than-sanitary seatmate, or a rude traveler? We want to hear how you coped. The best reader stories and tips will appear in an upcoming feature.
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DOT Establishes Panel to Fix Airline Industry
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Two words: Good luck! But the Department of Transportation is serious, and plans to create a "roadmap for the future of the airline industry." But is there really any hope?
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British Airways, Iberia, Agree to Merge
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
British Airways and Iberia agreed to a merger yesterday. The resulting airline will be Europe's largest and could save the two struggling carriers.
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Tips for the 3-1-1 Liquid Ban
by Patricia Magaña, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Knowing the rules, and the exceptions to them, can help free up the room you need to carry on all your toiletries.
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Low-Cost Carriers: Total Domination, or Bust!
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Darn those low-cost carriers, they've gone and grabbed a full thirty percent of the market from the big boys. How did they do it, and is there any stopping them?
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Delta Set to Go Cashless Onboard
by Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com Staff
Delta will become the latest airline to ditch cash for onboard purchases in favor of credit cards. And the changes take place sooner than you might think.
