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TRAVEL

 How to Vacation on a Dime 

Stretch your vacation dollar with these tips

Jul 6, 08 5:19 PM CDT
(Newser) - With airline and entertainment prices rising, “free stuff isn’t just a bonus, it can be a vacation-saver,” writes Jeryl Brunner in Travel + Leisure, which offers 11 ways to beef up your trip on a budget.
  1. House-swapping: Cancel the hotel, and vacation in someone
... More »

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travel • budget lifestyle • London • tourism • Paris • air travel • public transportation

Air Travelers Will See 10% Flight Cuts by Fall

Airlines plan to ax 10% of flights, 100 cities

Jun 28, 08 6:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Travelers will start to feel the full force of airline moves to grapple with rising fuel costs by Labor Day, as 10% of flights will be cut, a dip that will downsize the industry to post-9/11 levels, the New York Times reports. The reductions could push fares up by... More »

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United Airlines • American Airlines • flights • air travel • fuel costs • airlines

Group Backs Preflight Toke

Allowing weed at airport would chill 'air rage,' pro-marijuana org in Denver says

Jun 26, 08 5:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Denver has a pretty lax marijuana policy (small amounts are legal) and pro-pot advocates are wondering whether, after a recent rash of "air rage" incidents, such permissiveness shouldn’t extend to the city airport’s smoking lounge, CW2 News reports. “This madness has got to stop,” said... More »

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Denver • marijuana • marijuana legalization • airport • air travel • relaxation • weed • air rage

Product review

 In-Flight WiFi Takes Off 

The last refuge from the office is gone

Jun 19, 08 2:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - Now you can manically check your inbox from 40,000 feet, reports Walter Mossberg in the Wall Street Journal. Certain American Airlines routes between New York and Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami will offer in-flight WiFi starting in July, and Virgin America will have it later in the... More »

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American Airlines • air travel • WiFi • Virgin America • Internet access

 Airlines Become
 Weight Watchers
 to Save Fuel 

As fuel prices continue to rise, airlines are getting creative in seeking fuel savings

Jun 11, 08 7:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Airlines struggling with soaring fuel expenses are seeking new ways to save, and none is too small, from cutting the amount of water they carry for washrooms to cleaning engines more often to increase their efficiency, reports the New York Times. Some are pulling back on their cruising speed—from... More »

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airline industry • air travel • gas prices • Southwest Airlines • Air Transport Association

Airlines Mull Weighing Passengers

Budget-eating fuel costs have execs thinking 'exotically'

Jun 3, 08 4:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Desperate airliners are doing everything to cut fuel costs, scaling back on water and snacks—and adding a fee for overweight passengers could be next, analysts tell Bloomberg. "Nothing is beyond their imagination," one says of CEOs. "They have already begun to think exotically." Fuel costs,... More »

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air travel • gas prices • overweight • airplane • flying

 Security Could Get A Bit Easier 

TSA will likely let laptops stay in (some) cases

May 22, 08 5:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - In a few months, travelers likely will be able to take their laptops through airport security without removing them from their cases—if they buy special new cases, that is. The Transportation Security Administration will probably begin accepting new forms of carrying cases that allow unobstructed x-ray views of the... More »

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luggage • airport security • TSA • air travel • laptop

 Bargain Airfares Still Out There 

Nine tips for finding a great deal in a tough market

May 21, 08 1:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Airfares are skyrocketing, but deals are still out there. The New York Times offers some pointers:
  1. Book directly with the airline.
  2. Sign up for private price cuts.
  3. Buy one ticket at a time.
  4. Make your computer do the work.
More »

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travel • vacation • air travel • airline ticket prices • airlines

As Fuel Soars, Airlines Clip Regional Flights

Industry braces for slow summer with 2M fewer travelers predicted

May 21, 08 9:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Soaring fuel prices have prompted airlines to cut service—sometimes completely—to some 400 cities nationwide as carriers look for ways to maximize load and cut costs, reports the New York Times. Airlines reduced flights in May by 22,900 from a year ago, a 3% decline, and discontinued service... More »

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airline industry • air travel • fuel costs • airlines

 How to Fit
 Everything
 in One Bag 

Save money by packing wisely

May 18, 08 5:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - With airlines charging more for extra bags, the trick is to fly light. A packing guru offers these tips for stuffing it all in one bag, NPR reports:
  • Make a no-frills list, and stick to it (see onebag.com for ideas).
  • Don't let any space go unused (stuff
... More »

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travel • airline industry • luggage • airline • air travel • airline passengers

Oops! United Mistakenly Drops Fuel Charges for a Day

Travelers were able to save $130 for much of the day

May 15, 08 5:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - United Airlines gave travelers a big break on ticket prices today—by accident. The airline neglected to add fuel surcharges to prices this afternoon, saving lucky buyers up to $130 per flight, the Wall Street Journal reports. United made the mistake at 12:30pm, when it filed prices with the... More »

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United Airlines • air travel • fuel costs

 Airplanes
 Emit More CO2
 Than Thought 

Jets will put 1.5B tons into the air by 2025 — half of EU's current emissions total

May 8, 08 2:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bad news on the climate-change front: Airplanes are emitting 20% more carbon dioxide than anyone thought. According to a newly disclosed report, they could release 1.5 billion tons a year by 2025—compared to 3.1 billion tons a year now released by all the citizens of the EU,... More »

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climate change • environment • carbon dioxide • air travel • airplane • carbon emissions

Weak Dollar
Not Slowing
US Vacations

About 25 million expected to travel abroad this summer

May 3, 08 3:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - The dollar may be weak, but Americans’ desire to travel overseas this summer is strong, the Los Angeles Times reports. While domestic travel has appeared to hit the skids, more than 25 million Americans will grab their passports and take off for adventures abroad—up 2.6% from... More »

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China • Australia • India • Europe • Ireland • air travel • South America • AAA • holiday travel

Passengers Air a Record Number of Complaints

Skies unfriendlier than ever

Apr 7, 08 3:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Airline passengers on domestic flights are unhappier than they've been in years, with consumer complaints up 60%, according to the annual Airline Quality Rating survey. Long delays, cancellations, overbooking, late arrivals, and lost baggage accounted for most of the complaints, which haven't been this bad since 2000, reports the AP.... More »

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FAA • Southwest • Northwest Airlines • US Airways • United Airlines • airline • air travel • Delta • AirTran • Comair • Mesa Airlines • flight cancellation • lost baggage • Airline Quality Rating • Wichita State University • Frontier • SkyWest • American • Aviation Institute • Jet Blue • complaints

TRAVEL

 Glitzy Heathrow Terminal
 a Destination Unto Itself

Tiffany's, 42 restaurants, and a booze-friendly cinema

Mar 30, 08 10:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Heathrow’s new terminal has hit such turbulence with its opening that it may seem an odd time to sing its praises. But once the delays and lost luggage are solved, this massive addition, designed to eradicate the “Heathrow hassle,” will lure fliers with plenty of perks, reports... More »

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travel • list • airline • airport • air travel • Britain • Heathrow Airport • airport terminal • Terminal 5

Airlines Fasten Seatbelts for Bumpy Ride

Major US carriers downgrade as hard times loom

Mar 20, 08 4:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - America's major airlines are getting ready for tougher times ahead, slashing jobs and cutting back operations. As the Christian Science Monitor reports, soaring fuel prices will inevitably lead to higher ticket prices, which will lead to less passengers—which, in turn, will force airlines to hike fares again to cover... More »

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airline industry • Northwest Airlines • United Airlines • recession • American Airlines • air travel • oil price • Delta Airlines • airline ticket prices • Continental Airlines

 How to Get Booted From a Plane 

Skimpy dress, smelly passengers test airline staff

Mar 19, 08 6:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - If you've ignored the safety briefing on a flight, consider yourself lucky: A Ryanair passenger was kicked off a plane for talking during one. The Times of London runs down 10 silly reasons why fliers have gotten booted from their flights.
  1. Group cheers: Fans of a British soccer team
... More »

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list • lawsuit • airline • air travel • travel tips • frivolous lawsuits

 Fly the Tech-Friendly Skies 

PC World takes a look at getting connected in the air

Mar 18, 08 2:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Travelers who want to stay connected while they're on the move get an assist from PC World, which finds that some airlines and airports are soaring ahead in the technology stakes while others are stuck on the runway. Virgin America leads the way, with a power port in every seat,... More »

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Internet • airline industry • JetBlue • United Airlines • American Airlines • air travel • WiFi • Virgin America • airplane

Climate Change Could Snarl Travel Plans in Future

Driving and flying is about to get
more unpleasant

Mar 12, 08 7:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - As if the notion of heat waves and rising sea levels weren't bad enough, climate change also has the potential to royally screw up your travel plans. A new report shows that increased flooding in coastal areas could put a serious kink in road and rail travel, not to mention... More »

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climate change • travel • global warming • heat wave • flooding • transportation • air travel • ocean levels

Stumping Hazardous to Health

Stress of political races can cause overeating, premature aging

Feb 28, 08 10:36 AM CST
(Newser) - Even the presidential candidates who miss out on the White House will feel the effects of their campaigns for years to come. The mad dash to the Oval Office—speeches all day, deadline pressures, cross-country tours—puts tremendous stress on the body. Forbes takes on the low points:
  1. Sleep
... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • sleep • health • Mike Huckabee • diet • list • Ron Paul • air travel • campaign trail • fatigue • Election 2008 • health risks

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