American Eyes New Perk to Get Us to Ditch the Big Carry-Ons
American Airlines is tired of passengers hauling bulky suitcases onto its planes, and it may be willing to entice them to quit with the promise of priority boarding.
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How Airlines Prepare for Heavy Weather Like Winter Storm Nemo
As the Northeast braces for Winter Storm Nemo, airlines are already employing a strategy that has served them well: Cancel flights early and keep planes, crews and passengers away from snowed-in airports. Here's what else the airlines are doing.
Travelers Tired of the Unfriendly Skies Should Skip These Airlines
Air travelers will encounter all the usual struggles this holiday season: confusing ticket prices and hidden fees; crying babies and misbehaving children; lost bags and delayed flights. But there's one thing they can avoid, if they pick the right airlines: rude employees.
5 Fee-Free Ways to Donate to Disaster Relief Efforts
It's a recurring problem with making charitable donations online: You're not just donating to the charity -- you're also "donating" to the companies that process the payments. But if you'd like to get the most bang for your charitable buck, there are ways around those processing fees.
Election Day Sales and Specials: First Vote, Then Save
From a Starbucks coffee to a scoop of Ben & Jerry's, Election Day freebies have long been popular: Here are a few of the retailers offering savings to customers who can prove they've cast their ballots.
Never Pay for These 6 Things Again
Some of life's little luxuries haven't gotten any more necessary -- but they have become cheaper. From learning a new language to finding a great read, these six things no longer require a line item in your personal budget. Go ahead, indulge for less.
Why Spirit Airlines Will Never Be Great Again
Looking at Spirit Airlines' financials, you might think the low-cost carrier is a smart buy. But don't be fooled by the balance sheets: The Spirit business model that generates profits carries the seeds of its own destruction by generating toxic ill will with its passengers.
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.
Rail Savings: Why You Should Trade Planes for Trains Next Trip
Airfares are going up, and the airlines are finding even more rude ways to nickel and dime families. But how else can you get to your family vacation destination? Well, you could roll in comfort on America's rails -- for less.
