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Holiday Air Travelers Likely to Face More Last-Minute Cancellations
8:00AM 11/20/2011
Holiday air travelers getting ready to head to the airports may want to prepare for long delays. But government fines for keeping you waiting too long may lead some airlines to just cancel some flights instead.
As you hit the road for your final road trip of the summer, consider driving to one of the 10 states with the lowest prices on gas. Turns out, those sunny states also offer bountiful vacation options for the budget-conscious family.
You may like the idea of a new house, but the process of moving is rarely fun for anyone. Still, an estimated 37 million Americans move each year, and a third will do so between Memorial Day and Labor Day. But moving can be more than a logistical hassle: It you're not careful, you could get bamboozled in a big way.
Airfares are still on the rise, and the experts don't expect them to descend any time soon. But if you're flexible, sociable and Web-savvy, you could still land a bargain deal on a flight this summer.
Flying the Hungry Skies: Which Airlines Still Serve Free Snacks?
8:00AM 4/06/2011
Company News, Columns, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Retail
The United-Continental merger was supposed to bring together the best of both carriers, but it doesn't always work that way. Continental is following United's lead and eliminating its free pretzels. But there are still a few options for flyers seeking free munchies -- and some of them are mighty tasty.
A new study has found an alarming number of young drivers still text while driving: 63% of drivers under the age of 30 reported using a handheld phone while driving in the past 30 days, and 30% of them texted while driving during the same period.
JetBlue to Pay $600,000 to Settle Consumer Rights Accusations
1:15PM 12/14/2010
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways $600,000 for allegedly breaking rules designed to protect disabled passengers and not disclosing to consumers that it booked flights for them on other airlines.
After reviewing consumer complaints against the carrier, the federal agency...
More U.S. airline passengers are arriving on time, at least if their flights aren't canceled. According to a new Department of Transportation report, 50% more U.S. flights were canceled in September compared to a year ago, but more of the flights that aren't canceled arrive on time.
Obama Administration Calls for Improved Fuel Efficiency for Trucks
10:30AM 10/25/2010
Future longhaul trucks, school buses and large pickup trucks will be required to cut fuel consumption and emissions by 10 to 20 percent under first-ever fuel efficiency plans for trucks released Monday by the Obama administration.
Flying the Friendlier Skies: New Rules to Benefit Air Passengers
3:15PM 6/02/2010
New consumer protection rules for the airline industry boost penalties significantly for bumping passengers off flights. The changes also aim to take some of the guesswork out of a ticket's final price.
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