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That's Ridiculous! A Fee to Print a Boarding Pass -- No, Seriously

Spirit Airlines has announced plans to start charging $5 if an agent prints your boarding pass at the airport. What does this mean for travelers without access to a printer?

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Travel Photography: Don't Shoot? But It's a Public Space

Here's what amateur photographers should know about shooting pictures at airport security checkpoints, national parks, and other public spaces where officials may tell you, 'No…

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Travel Troubleshooter: Why Do I Have to Pay Twice for the Same Ticket?

Both the online travel agency and the airline refuse to change the name on a 13-year-old's plane ticket. Will this traveler have to buy another ticket to keep his family vacation on…

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7 Frequent-Flier Tricks Worth Learning

Master the art of earning miles, attaining elite status, and working the system to earn free flights and other perks.

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Eight-Day China Tour, from $799 With Air

Simplify your trip to China this fall with an affordable Beijing vacation package, which includes airfare, sightseeing, and six nights' hotel.

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With Vacation Travel Up This Summer, What Are the Best Travel Tips?

If you're looking for money-saving travel tips this summer, you may have to sift through some bad advice first.

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That's Ridiculous! The Painful Truth about Fees and Flying Your Airline Doesn't Want You to Know

Delta slams a unit of soldiers with nearly $3,000 in checked-baggage fees, reigniting fury over how the airline industry often treats its passengers.

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Autumn in Paris & Nice, from $1,249 With Air

Save more than $225 per person with this budget-friendly France package from Go-Today, which includes airfare and six nights' hotel.

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Should Tarmac-Delay Rules Become Law?

Would passengers actually benefit if lawmakers adopted tarmac-delay rules as a law?

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Travel Troubleshooter: Help! I've Got Two Airline Tickets in the Same Name

An inexperienced traveler mistakenly books her son's plane ticket under her own name, leaving her with two tickets for herself and none for her son. Why won't the airline or online…

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Smart Deal: Spain and Portugal, by Land and by Sea

How to see the Algarve, Costa del Sol, Tangier, and Lisbon on shore and on the water for less this coming fall.

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Airline Rules Were Meant to Be Broken -- By Elites

Do airlines have one set of rules for the common man and other for big wigs? Our consumer expert looks at policies that may put regular Joes at a disadvantage.

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Memorial Day Advice: Give A Soldier Your Seat

Our expert flyer explains how giving up a first-class seat for one in coach isn't quite as painful as you'd expect.

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Two-City Ireland Train Trip, from $849 with Air

Save about $450 with this affordable Ireland package, which includes airfare, train tickets, and six nights' hotel.

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That's Ridiculous! Airline Rules Were Meant to Be Broken (By Elite Travelers)

Airlines literally roll out the red carpet for frequent fliers, creating a two-tiered class system. Not a VIP? You're on your own.

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Find Cheap International Flights on These Unexpected Airlines

Why should you fly Texas to Russia on Singapore Air? Hop aboard one of these unexpected carriers to both save and fly a little bit differently.

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Travel Refunds: Read the Fine Print Before Giving Up

When favorable resolutions to travel challenges look improbable, take a look at preventive steps that can improve your position.

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Travel Troubleshooter: How Much Is That Coffee Spill Worth?

When our traveler gets a lap full of coffee courtesy of a flight attendant, she's offered an apology and a dry-cleaning voucher. Is that enough?

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Frequent-Flier Tips: How to Earn Elite Status More Quickly

Want to earn elite status even if you don't fly very often? Sign up for the Aegean Airlines loyalty program, which has generous Star Alliance rewards even for infrequent travelers.

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Paris & Prague, Six Nights with Air from $1,135

Save more than $300 with this affordable package that includes airfare and three nights each in Paris and Prague.

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The Truth About "Hidden" Airline Fees

For years, airline websites have disguised the true cost of a plane ticket by separating taxes and fees from the base price. Until new federal rules for airline pricing take effect in…

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Six-Night Thailand Trip, from $1,399 With Air

Simplify your vacation planning with this affordable Thailand package, which includes airfare, six nights' hotel, sightseeing, and an English-speaking guide.

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Want to Be an Elite Flier for Life? Fly a Million Miles

Even infrequent travelers can learn some travel lessons from the road warriors who have earned lifetime elite status on an airline loyalty program.

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10-Night New Zealand Adventure, from $1,579 with Air

Save more than $400 with this New Zealand package, which includes airfare plus five nights each in Auckland and in Queenstown.

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That's Ridiculous! Paying a Ransom to Rescue your Frequent-Flier Miles

Some airlines allow travelers to reclaim expired frequent-flier miles -- for a fee. Is it good service or just another way to generate revenue?