As airlines squeeze more seats into coach, travelers have to do more legwork to get the best seats. Here are 7 tips.
Flying with a pet isn't the cheapest way to travel, but knowing the rules up front will save you money and hassle at the airport.
A recent snafu at Southwest Airlines demonstrates why using a debit card is not always the best way to pay.
The sluggish economy has September travel deals looking better than usual.
It's not too late for Americans to assemble an affordable itinerary for the Summer Olympic Games.
Now that airlines are charging extra for many aisle and window seats, a request to switch your seat so a couple or family can sit together may not go over well.
On its new travel website, Sears offers vacation packages, hotel stays and car rentals that you can pay for in installments.
The airline is now charging $100 for the second checked bag on trans-Atlantic flights. The first bag remains free -- for now.
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