http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/?source=rss_today-in-travel SmarterTravel.com's Today in Travel blog reports daily on industry news and rumblings that affect travelers. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:39:48 -0500 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:39:48 -0500 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? http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/more-travelers-will-drive-this-thanksgiving.html?id=3868104&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:30 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/have-you-ever-gotten-sick-on-plane.html?id=3867345&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:43:50 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/longest-layover-ever-the-10-minute-cure.html?id=3863371&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 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! http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/american-launches-wi-fi-finder-widget.html?id=3866744&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:09:54 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/breaking-computer-glitch-causes-widespread-delays.html?id=3864875&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:24:33 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/holiday-surcharges-increase-expand-deep-into-2010.html?id=3859980&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:49 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/allegiant-will-refund-booted-passenger-after-all.html?id=3858166&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:55:20 -0500 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? http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/woman-forced-off-plane-over-flu-concerns.html?id=3856822&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:42 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/allegiant-boots-mom-and-noisy-kids-but-no-refund.html?id=3854662&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:13:29 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/winter-2010-savings-for-snowbirds.html?id=3854546&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:40:41 -0500 '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? http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/what-is-liquid-and-what-isn.html?id=3853860&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:35 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/got-miles-use-them-for-holiday-gifts.html?id=3850725&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:44:45 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/welcome-to-newark-international-shopping-mall.html?id=3850130&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:43:56 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/meet-your-rep-the-passenger-rights-lobby-in.html?id=3842362&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/stuck-on-plane-with-an-annoying-seatmate-tell-us-about-it.html?id=3807246&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 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? http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/dot-establishes-panel-to-fix-airline-industry.html?id=3846864&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:53:33 -0500 British Airways and Iberia agreed to a merger yesterday. The resulting airline will be Europe's largest and could save the two struggling carriers. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/british-airways-iberia-agree-to-merge.html?id=3845052&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:46:29 -0500 Knowing the rules, and the exceptions to them, can help free up the room you need to carry on all your toiletries. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/tips-for-the-3-1-1-liquid-ban.html?id=3844906&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:47:32 -0500 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? http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/low-cost-carriers-total-domination-or-bust.html?id=3843719&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:28:29 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/delta-set-to-go-cashless-onboard.html?id=3841653&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:56:42 -0500 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. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/decision-maker-ship-items-or-pay-the-airline-baggage-fee.html?id=3836235&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Airlines are scrambling to provide in-flight wireless access, presumably because travelers are clamoring for the service. But is anyone really using it? http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/passengers-unwilling-to-pay-for-wi-fi.html?id=3827688&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:58:00 -0500 A United pilot was arrested in London on suspicion of drinking. He was just about to depart for Chicago with 124 passengers onboard. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/united-pilot-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drinking.html?id=3825510&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:47:48 -0500 Thanksgiving is a distinctly American tradition, yet savvy travelers know that the late November holiday week is a perfect excuse to head to Europe. Take our quiz to discover which city you should visit this year. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/where-should-you-go-for-thanksgiving-this-year.html?id=3821799&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:28:36 -0500 Google will sponsor free Wi-Fi at 47 airports throughout the country during the holiday season. This should make those inevitable delays a bit easier to take. http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/more-free-wi-fi-this-time-at-the-airport.html?id=3821604&source=rss_today-in-travel today-in-travel Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:32:19 -0500