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Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

To help keep sick travelers from flying, some airlines have opted to waive change fees for passengers who postpone their trips. In most cases, passengers must fax the airline a doctors note to dodge the change fee.As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:06 GMT
Holiday travelers waited longer to book tickets

Nov. 18: AAA predicts more delays, and higher fees as 38.4 million American's will be traveling this Thanksgiving holiday. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (NBC News Channel)Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely holding out for better deals and waiting to see if they would still have a job. And some aren't going at all.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:21 GMT
Highway travel rises as economy recovers

U.S. motorists drove more miles for the fourth month in a row, which could indicate that both the economy and demand for gasoline are starting to recover, analysts said.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:47 GMT
Russian ship frees itself from ice in Antarctic

A Russian cruise ship that has been struggling through a huge mass of sea ice for days has finally reached open water off Antarctica.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:43 GMT
Continental matches peak days fee hike

Continental Airlines Inc. said Thursday it matched a move by other carriers to raise surcharges for travel on a few peak days in March and April to $30 each way.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:12 GMT
Air Canada starts trial use of in-flight Internet

Air Canada said Thursday it has begun trial offers of Internet service onboard some flights between Toronto and Los Angeles.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:25:45 GMT
Couple charged in Phoenix airport luggage thefts

Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:56:43 GMT
Government wants faster airport screening

The Homeland Security Department wants to expand speedy screening of preapproved, low-risk air travelers arriving in the United States to most international airports in the country.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:54:27 GMT
Plane misses runway, lands in lava

People gather near an airplane from the Compagnie africaine d'aviation (CAA) after its brakes failed at the end of the runway while landing in Goma.A passenger plane overshot the runway Thursday, landing in hardened lava surrounding an airport in eastern Congo and injuring 20 people, a U.N.-run radio station reported.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:08:17 GMT
JetBlue launches one-day sale

JetBlue is running a one-day sale on international and domestic flights with fares between $29 and $129 each way.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:31:34 GMT
Tokyo crowned gourmet capital of the world

Tokyo's frenetic streets hum with electricity and motion, but the city's shrines and parks offer the traveler oases of calm.The Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France. His shocking crime? Awarding Tokyo the new gastronomic capital of the world.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:46:36 GMT
Top 10 Thanksgiving destinations

Bring your family along for the fun and enjoy a holiday away from home.Bring your family along for the fun and enjoy a holiday away from home.

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:53:48 GMT
Ahead of the holidays, travelers give thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, its a good time for well-mannered travelers to spend a few moments thinking about what there is to be thankful for this year.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:20:04 GMT
Recalibrating the calculus of holiday travel

Nov. 18: AAA predicts more delays, and higher fees as 38.4 million American's will be traveling this Thanksgiving holiday. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (NBC News Channel)More Americans are hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year, but fewer than ever are heading to the airport. While thats certainly a sign of the times, it may also be an indicator of long-term changes ahead.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:20:27 GMT
Top budget resorts in the U.S.

Forget everything you thought you knew about resorts. These 10 escapes deliver thrilling activities, plush amenities, and sweeping views, from $119 a night.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:57:23 GMT
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