GE Earnings Rise on Strength of Emerging Markets
General Electric Co.'s net income rose 8 percent in the fourth quarter as earnings at all of the conglomerate's industrial segments improved due to growth in developing economies.
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How to Outwit the Airlines and Score a Cheap Flight
Plane tickets are costing 12% to 15% more this summer, and that's before you tack on luggage fees, taxes, charges for on-board meals, and other extras. But with a little flexibility and creativity, you can still land a good deal.
United Cancels Preboarding: What Airlines Are Still Family Friendly?
United Airlines is no longer letting families with small children board its airplanes early, and it's not the only one tightening up its policies. Where do the others fall on the family-friendly scale? We quizzed the airlines to find out.
Can One-Way Tickets Save You Money on Airfare?
Although it often requires a little more patience and time, booking one-way tickets separately rather than buying a standard round-trip ticket can offer better control over both price and itinerary.
Why Airlines Hiked Fares Over the Weekend
Airlines are tossing consumers aside and grabbing the benefit of lower federal taxes on travel tickets. By Saturday night, nearly all the major U.S. airlines had raised fares to offset taxes that expired the night before.
Fat People Barred from Airplane Exit Rows
If you're fat enough to need a seat belt extender, you're too fat to sit an airplane exit row -- at least according to Southwest, Alaska Airlines or AirTran.
