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The Extra Mile

Full Flights Will Cost Flyers (Not Just Money)
If the new airline reality is full flights throughout the year, flyers should expect more congestion and frustration. And higher ticket prices.read more

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New From AmEx: Frequent Flyer Fees
Pay your credit card bill late and American Express will withhold your points in the programs of Delta, JetBlue, Hilton, and Starwood. Miles can be reinstated for a $29 fee.read more

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Stay Healthy on Airplanes This Winter
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.read more

• Consumers Win With Booking Fee Elimination With online travel agencies eliminating booking fees, how do their fares compare to the airlines' offerings? The results of our comparison tests may surprise you.
• Five Ways to Fly First Class ... Without Paying for It The recent downturn in travel means more seats are available at the front of the plane. Here's how to get one on your next trip without paying full price.
• Five Strategies for Finding Cheap Airfares in 2009 While finding good air deals will be a challenge this year, there are some real opportunities for savings if you employ these tactics.
• Airline Snafu? Get Customer Service Results Readers share their tips for getting help at the airport in the event of flight delays or cancelations, getting airport upgrades, and obtaining compensation after the fact.
• Five Ways Airline Capacity Cuts Will Affect You When airlines reduce capacity, everyone is affected. This fall, prepare to deal with schedule changes, crowded planes, and more inconveniences.

Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees

Confused about which airlines are charging for which "perks"? Our Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees puts every major fee from every major domestic airline in one place.

• Download the Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees

Frequent Flyer Resources

• Frequent Flyer Forum
• Frequent Flyer FAQ
• Frequent Flyer Program Information

Destinations

• Jacksonville Travel Guide
  Hit the beach or walk the river in Jacksonville.
• Los Angeles Travel Guide
  Find a day at the beach, a glimpse of a celebrity, or a day out with Mickey Mouse.
• Portland Travel Guide
  Portland, Oregon, has a knack for getting things just right, and these qualities also make it a great travel bargain.
• Denver Travel Guide
  Denver is the gateway to the Rockies and a worthy destination in itself.
• Sacramento Travel Guide
  Strike it rich in Sacramento.
• Washington, D.C. Travel Guide
  Visit the intersection of the U.S. past and present in D.C.
• Seattle Travel Guide
  Seattle hits the perfect note with funky flair and fresh attitude.
• Savannah Travel Guide
  Savannah has long been attracting visitors with its affordable prices and Southern charm.
• Anaheim Travel Guide
  Anaheim draws visitors from around the world with its pirates and talking mouse.
• Scottsdale Travel Guide
  Scottsdale is an oasis in the middle of the Sonoran desert.

Hotels

• Hampton Inn Tucson-North
  1375 West Grant Rd
  Tucson, AZ
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 91
  Number of Floors: 5
  
• Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Tucson
  7411 N Oracle Rd
  Tucson, AZ
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 156
  Number of Floors: 3
  
• Courtyard by Marriott Tucson Airport
  2505 East Executive Drive
  Tucson, AZ
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 149
  Number of Floors: 3
  
• Best Western Royal Sun Inn and Suites
  1015 North Stone Avenue
  Tucson, AZ
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 79
  
• Super 8 Tampa
  321 E. Fletcher Avenue
  Tampa, FL
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 105
  
• Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town
  7324 East Indian School Road
  Scottsdale, AZ
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 200
  Number of Floors: 7
  
• La Quinta Inn & Suites Scottsdale Phoenix
  8888 East Shea Boulevard
  Scottsdale, AZ
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 140
  Number of Floors: 3
  
• Comfort Suites Old Town Scottsdale
  3275 N. Drinkwater Boulevard
  Scottsdale, AZ
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 60
  Number of Floors: 3
  
• Scottsdale Villa Mirage
  7887 East Princess Blvd
  Scottsdale, AZ
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 128
  
• Best Western Central Inn
  45 Eisenhower Drive
  Savannah, GA
  2 traveler comments
  Number of Rooms: 129
  Number of Floors: 2