holiday travel

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.

Whenever I think about holiday travel, I conjure the image of the McCallister family, from "Home Alone," running through the airport to catch their flight only minutes before its takeoff. With suitcases full of gifts and busy travelers trying to make it home in time for the holidays, it can be an...

For many Americans, an integral part of the holiday experience is travel. You may already know this if you were among the 42.2 million Americans that the American Automobile Association estimates hit the roads for Turkey Day this year. Unfortunately, travel can also be one of the pricier...

Flying home this holiday season could cost you a lot more than last year as increased demand pushes up airfares. A return ticket from Philadelphia to Orlando over Thanksgiving is 59% more expensive than in 2009, USA Today reported. A round trip from New York to San Francisco over Christmas will...

Here's news from the business world and other money matters to watch out for Tuesday (last updated at 8:03 a.m. Eastern time): Bond-Yields Point To Economic Growth: The current slowdown in the economic recovery has some analysts predicting a second downturn, also known as a double-dip recession....