When you fly anywhere for the holidays, you're probably vigilant about getting the best deal you can on airfare. But don't stop being money-smart when you get off the plane: There are plenty of ways to waste money and time by not taking enough care on your rental car choices.
Travelers who purchase fares for holiday flights today pay nearly 20% more than those who wait it out a few more months. Then again, drag your feet too long and that last-minute flight will cost nearly 30% more than the lowest fare you could have gotten.
Fewer people will fly this holiday season, but flights will still be packed. Travelers bracing for crowded planes and long lines should keep these tips in mind to make travel run smoothly.
Whether you're spending the holidays with family or getting away from everything (and everyone), there are several factors to weigh when traveling this season. First, you'll have to decide: Is it most financially efficient to drive, fly, or take a train? Read on to find how to make the best decisions on holiday travel.
Flying during the holidays is a harrowing experience at best, and on Tuesday, American Airlines' customers got another thing to worry about when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As the airline prepares to massively restructure itself, will its customers be left at the gate?
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.
If you're among the 39 million Americans on the road for the Fourth of July weekend, you're burning up hard-earned money with every mile. Pump prices were still averaging a hefty $3.55 a gallon across the nation for regular on July 1, so it's time to fuel up on gas-saving tips.
It may be the happiest season of the year, but higher crude oil prices that have translated into higher gasoline prices have many motorists frowning. The weak U.S. dollar and expectations of a more robust economic recovery in the coming year have helped push oil to over $90 a barrel.
Hotel chain Marriott beat Wall Street expectations, turning in a 31 cent earnings-per-share increase and a 42% rise in net income for the second quarter. The strong results reflect a travel rebound supporting firmer rates and occupancy.
