Hoping to use earned miles for vacation? You could try booking now (for next summer) or attempt to eke out a last-minute deal, which can actually yield results.
The clarity of airport wireless connections is about to improve dramatically.
Sometimes your employer is the reason you're miserable on the road.
It's probably easier to get tickets to the World Cup quarterfinals at the moment than it is to secure an airline upgrade.
With air travel hitting the summer peak, airport lounge memberships are worth the cost.
Want a cheap parking spot near the airport? Book a hotel room.
Credit card issuers get creative about tacking on extra charges.
Airlines think creatively about ways to offset the high cost of fuel.
Travelers face a barrage of taxes and fees, and the situation isn't going to get any better.
Even on bad flights, airlines do get some things right.
Most hotels advertise Internet connectivity or even wireless access. But where's the tech support when you need it?
"Fast-pass" airport security programs may pose privacy issues, but business travelers seem to like the perk.
Surprise, surprise: business travelers are less than thrilled with life on the road.
A heavier storm cycle threatens on-time performance this summer, but a new air traffic control system may help.
Many "Checking In" readers say they would be willing to stand during flights (for the right price).
Car rental companies may have to pass on some higher costs to customers.
As airlines cut food service, worries about food allergies increase.
For business fliers, fares are not as important as timing.
It's time to board your flight. Do you know who you're sitting next to?
Why not get rid of overhead bins and use the space to stow more passengers?
Southwest is the first major airline to open itself up to online criticism.
Read with caution; May cause excitability, especially in travelers who usually sit in economy class
Why not stay at a hotel with some real character for once?
The old bulkhead seat trick still exists, in a way.
Readers suggest a few in-flight services for which they would be willing to pay extra.
Frequent travelers are bearing the cost of more taxes and fees than ever before.
Northwest plans to expand its cash-for-legroom program this summer. What's next, and what would you pay for on a flight?
Frequent hotel guests may be targeted to serve as messengers to the online world about a hotel's service.
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