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Travel advice from the airfare watchdog

Interview by
Barbara Bogaev
May 8, 2013
A lot has changed about air travel since Greg Hobica founded the site airfarewatchdog.com in 1998. But, he says, it's still possible to score a great travel deal if you follow his advice.

British Airways and Twinings make tea time tastier at 35,000 feet

Interview with
Stephen Beard
Jan 30, 2013
British Airways and Twinings have teamed up to introduce a special line of teas for high altitude consumption.

Delta makes it tougher to keep elite flying status

by
David Weinberg
Jan 21, 2013
Delta, through mergers, was liberal in awarding elite status to frequent flyers. Now it wants to thin the elite crowds

How a pilot shortage could impact consumers

Interview by
Sarah Gardner
Nov 23, 2012
Flying used to be a glamorous job, but today's pilots work long hours for less pay. What does a shortage of pilots in the commercial airline industry mean for the future of flying and ticket prices?

U.S. global air travel doubles since 1990

Interview by
Jeff Horwich
Oct 25, 2012
International air travel to and from the U.S. has more than doubled in the last 20 years to 152 million trips in 2011 according to a new report from the Bookings Institution.

Amtrak high-speed rail to compete with airlines

by
Adam Allington
Oct 19, 2012
Amtrak is hoping to lure travelers away from other means of transport, like airlines, with new high-speed rail service.

Airlines squeeze seats and knees for more profits

by
Bob Moon
Aug 23, 2012
Slimmer seats on some planes may bring bigger profits for airlines like United. But they will likely mean less comfort for passengers.

Self-serve air travel: Welcome aboard

by
Sarah Gardner
Jul 19, 2012
It was just a small hop from self check-out at the grocery store to self check-in at the airport. Now you can even self-tag your bags and self-board the plane. What's next?

Luxury brands adding more airport locations

Interview by
Jeremy Hobson
Jul 5, 2012
In recent years, sales at airports and other travel venues have risen far more quickly than at regular stores for many chains, prompting luxury retailers to focus on the travel market.

Latest airline fee: $35 per carry-on?

Interview by
Tess Vigeland
Jun 7, 2012
Ahead of the summer travel season, some airlines are charging for carry-on bags. Industry expert David Parker Brown is defending the new fee.
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