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At the auto show in Detroit, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood described "Cash for Clunkers" as "the most wildly successful program ever." The remarks suggest the guzzler trade-in program may not have driven into the sunset. But with a majority of Americans opposing it, a retread may not be the best idea.

William Pollock was doing all the right things to set up his family's move from Texas to Pennsylvania. He contacted reputable movers and he had them come out to his house and provide written estimates. But the estimates Pollock received were higher than he wanted to pay so he kept looking. On...

Virgin America has cracked the airline growth code in the U.S. Despite a travel market slump that shows almost no signs of recovering and an industry with perpetual financial and operational woes, the start-up carrier has shown that strong financials don't have to be a dream for the embattled...

It started small last month, if you consider stranding 900 people on the wrong end of the planet "small." That's when the airline Zoom, which made regular transatlantic runs to North America, zonked out unexpectedly.The sudden death of airlines creates a ripple effect. Last week, another 2,500...

A U.S. Department of Transportation report shows that more consumers are complaining about their air travel experiences. Although delays, cancellations, and lost bags decreased in November, complaints are up over 37% from last year.The report shows: Overall, 80% of airplanes arrive on-time....