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Airline safety course teaches life-saving skills

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:54:00 GMT

It's back-to-school time for the Well-Mannered Traveler. Now she shares the useful lessons she learned at Alaska Airlines Flight Operations Training Center during a recent class.

How to leverage social media for a better vacation

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:32:02 GMT

Social media sites that allow people to interact in the moment are changing how travel companies talk to their customers — and how their customers talk back.

Double trouble on my honeymoon

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:24:40 GMT

Jason Arakelian prepays for his Paris car rental through AutoEurope. So why did his car rental company suck another $368 from his account after he got home from his honeymoon? Does he really have to pay for his car twice?

The lowdown on low international airfares

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:13:46 GMT

Looking for cheap airfares for your big trip abroad but suffering from search fatigue? When all else fails, try one of these tested strategies.

Money matters on the road

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:30:08 GMT

Before you leave for your next trip abroad, take a moment to think dollars and cents — or should we say pounds and pesos? Get the most for your money when traveling internationally by doing a little homework first.

What you should know when dealing with collection agency

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:14:20 GMT

What should you do if a travel company sends a collection agency after you? Here’s what you need to know, according to the experts.

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Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:14:20 GMT

Tiny travelers, big responsibilities

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:52:36 GMT

It’s summer, and thousands of kids are scheduled to fly alone between home and camp, grandma’s house or divorced parents — a perfect time for a refresher course on how to make sure your well-mannered, unaccompanied minor flies safely.

Parents reconsider sending kids flying solo

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:57:56 GMT

In the wake of the Continental errors and on the cusp of the busy summer travel season, many parents and grandparents are re-thinking how and when children should go it alone.

Four signs you have a packing problem

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:52:30 GMT

Have you ever paid an excess baggage fee, left your passport at home or cleaned up a messy shampoo spill in your suitcase? If you've encountered any of these packing crises, chances are your suitcase-stuffing strategy could use a little work. To help your trip preparation go more smoothly, we've pinpointed the warning signs of four common packing problems and identified a few easy, effective solutions for each.

Return trips: why the second time’s a charm

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:55:20 GMT

If love is more comfortable the second time around, then why not say the same of travel? Visit a favorite spot again and you'll discover the true heart of the place.

Why the travel industry should end its war on smokers

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:55:46 GMT

He doesn't dispute the dangers of secondhand smoke, but travel columnist Christopher Elliott wonders if the travel industry has taken its crackdown on smokers a bit too far.

4 secrets for avoiding long taxi-in times

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:10:33 GMT

As the airline industry toasts its latest on-time arrival record, no one seems to be paying much attention to the price we pay for this improvement.

How to get through airport security faster

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:56:30 GMT

Airport security is a traveler's rite of passage: the long lines, the ID check, the shuffling of personal items. Get through security faster with these easy strategies.

No geek license needed for latest airport high-tech

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:06:27 GMT

Self-serve ticket kiosks and other electronic screens and gadgets aren't exactly new at airports around the world, but some travelers are hesitant about using them.

Travel apps may not be worth the download

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:59:52 GMT

Mobile applications promise instant travel help, from summoning a taxi to acting as a personal translator. They may be cheap (or free), but they may not be worth downloading.

Airports get smart about staying in touch

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:50:04 GMT

Airports are pretty lonely these days. And who can blame them? The number of people traveling on U.S. airlines keeps dropping. And if fewer people are flying, fewer people are hanging at airports.

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Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:50:04 GMT

Five fixes for unruly junior passengers

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:50:35 GMT

Kids on a plane. No four words incite more acrimonious debate among air travelers. Not “your flight is delayed.” Not “here’s a new fee.” Not even “snakes on a plane.”