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Google is solving a problem that many of us have, but that of few us suspected would be dealt with by a smartphone: It's taking its popular mapping platform indoors with interior floor plans of select buildings, among them major airports and large retailers.

The moods that dictate underlying prices can quickly swing from one extreme to the other. Such swings often create opportunities for investors. For instance, the rush back to domestic markets is leaving opportunity on the table overseas again.

United Airlines (UAL) has temporarily grounded 96 of its Boeing (BA) 757 jets after the airline discovered late Tuesday it had failed to complete federally mandated safety checks. The action is expected to result in the cancellation or delay of an unspecified number of flights Wednesday, while...

Whether it's because of a belching volcano or bellowing blizzard, you've got freebies coming to you when your flight is canceled. But you have to ask for them. "Airlines are desperate right now for loyalty," said RLM PR founder and CEO Richard Laermer, a 2 million-mile flyer who writes about...

The storms last month not only inconvenienced travelers; they also cut into Delta Air Lines's profit, the company warned Wednesday. Delta has lowered its profit guidance by $45 million as a result.

A scant few U.S. carriers took home honors from this year's "Best of Business Travel" awards from Business Traveler magazine. The apparent malaise affecting U.S. airlines may involve something more fundamental than the economy.

The growing controversy over invasive air-security measures like full-body scanning and pat downs, along with a shaky economy, could combine for more woes for both passengers and airlines, just in time for economically vital Thanksgiving holiday. Will fewer folks fly?

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.

Finding a good -- or even passable -- restaurant at an airport isn't easy, especially for infrequent flyers. So, venture capitalist Dan Gellert decided to create a guide to airport eateries. He solution: GateGuru, now available for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch.

Shareholders of United's parent company UAL Corp (UAUA). and Continental Airlines (CAL) will vote today on a merger deal that would create the world's biggest airline. Results of the votes are expected later today, The Associated Press reported. Sponsored Links If shareholders vote in favor, the...