Tag: Travel
Air Rage Incidents Continue to Rise
Karla Bowsher on September 30, 2016
The friendly skies have gotten a bit more hostile — and the same factor is involved in almost one-quarter of flare-ups.
Free Google App Brings ‘Magic’ to Travel Planning
Karla Bowsher on September 22, 2016
Google describes its new app as “a personalized tour guide in your pocket.”
Minimize the Risks of Driving With Your Pet
Nancy Dunham on September 14, 2016
That doggy — or cat, bird, ferret — in the window can be a serious travel hazard. Follow these simple tips to make a trip safe for you and your critter.
7 Checks to Avoid Hidden Vacation Rental Costs and Scams
Nancy Dunham on September 13, 2016
Airbnb, VRBO, Flip Key … Inexpensive, awesome vacation rentals abound, but watch for the pitfalls that can come with peer-to-peer deals.
Half of Americans Took Almost No Vacation This Summer
Krystal Steinmetz on September 11, 2016
America is earning its reputation as the “no-vacation nation.” Find out why workers are sticking close to their desks.
Is It Already Time to Buy Plane Tickets for the Holidays?
Karla Bowsher on September 9, 2016
Although Labor Day just ended, it’s about time to start planning — and booking — your holiday flights. Find out why.
5 Tips for Collecting Valuable Reward Points — and Spending Them
Nancy Dunham on September 8, 2016
Each year, consumers leave billions of dollars worth of reward points unspent. Use this strategy to make sure yours go to good use.
Passenger Plane Service to Cuba Begins
Krystal Steinmetz on August 31, 2016
For the first time in more than 50 years, a U.S. commercial flight has touched down in Cuba. More flights will soon follow.
25 Red-Hot U.S. Tourist Attractions
Karla Bowsher on August 25, 2016
One of the country’s hottest attractions for travelers is also among its newest.
Hitting the Road? Answers to Your Most Pressing Travel Questions
Christopher Elliott on August 24, 2016
Whether you’re scrambling to pull together a Labor Day road trip, pondering a winter getaway or a European journey, here are useful pieces of wisdom.
Cheaper Flights to Mexico on the Horizon
Krystal Steinmetz on August 22, 2016
Sunning yourself on a beach in Mexico is about to get a whole lot easier and cheaper for American travelers. Find out why.
Start Vacation Plans for ‘Great American Eclipse’ of 2017
Karla Bowsher on August 22, 2016
The “biggest and best solar eclipse in American history” is only a year away. Find out where you can see it.
National Parks Offering Free Admission Aug. 25-28
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2016
The National Park Service is turning 100 years old on Aug. 25, and you’re invited to help celebrate. Find out what activities the park service has planned.
Americans Are Pretty Happy Fliers So Far in 2016
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2016
The number of complaints against airlines has nosedived 12 percent this year. Find out what may be behind the positive change.
Prepare for More Catastrophic Airline Computer Outages Like Delta’s
Christopher Elliott on August 18, 2016
What the airlines and passengers can learn from airline system meltdowns like this one — because more are likely.
Why the Olympics Won’t Pay Off for Rio
Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2016
It’s not cheap to host the Olympic Games, and a new study finds that it almost never makes financial sense.
Time to Speak Up If You Want Better Travel Rewards
Christopher Elliott on August 11, 2016
You have your rewards programs, but do you understand them? Can you redeem your rewards easily? If not, this is your moment to help make a change.
American Airlines Now Offers Free In-Flight Entertainment
Chris Kissell on August 10, 2016
Planes enabled with Wi-Fi now offer entertainment on both seatback screens or streamed to passengers’ personal devices.
Delta Gives $200 Vouchers to Travelers After Flight Fiasco
Krystal Steinmetz on August 9, 2016
Delta is trying to soothe customer frustration after a computer outage grounded 1,500 flights and delayed another 1,600.
FTC: Marketers Making Bogus Zika Protection Claims
Krystal Steinmetz on August 8, 2016
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on some online marketers’ Zika claims. Find out which products offer the best protection against the virus.
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