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The world's a big place and there's no shortage of people, places and things worth looking at. Travel writer Dan Schlossberg shares a few of his destinations, and recommends a handful of hotels you can trust.

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TSA Expands Pre-Check Program to More Airports Pre-approved passengers can save a few minutes in the security line

No Prayer Cards But Better Coffee on Alaska Airlines Not everyone is happy about it but others are rejoicing

Crew Member Files Class-Action Suit Against Carnival Cruise Corp. Peruvian crewman says Costa Concordia managers urged captain to sail close to shore

Spirit Airlines Fined $100,000 for Mishandling Disabilities Complaints Finnair fined for deceptive price advertising

New Airline Passenger Protections Now In Effect Full price, including baggage fees, must be clearly disclosed

Feds Fine Icelandair for Violating Price Advertising Rules Internet ads didn't properly display information on taxes and fees

Southwest Adds a Row of Seats Dubs its new weight-saving interior Evolve

Two TSA Agents Sentenced To Jail For Theft Pleaded guilty to stealing $40,000 from checked bag

Amtrak Has Record Year, Orders New Locomotives & Cars Wi-Fi, e-ticketing expanded to more trains in 2011

Airlines Report Fewer Tarmac Delays in Latest Report Los Angeles accounted for longest delays in November

What's On Your Mind? Enterprise, Dish Network, Priceline Our daily look at consumer reviews

Bus Company Keeps Rolling Despite Shutdown Order Feds issue cease-and-desist order against Double Happyness Travel

AirTran Fined for Advertising Violations Ads didn't state full price of air travel

Google Speeds Up Travel Searches, Annoys Travel Search Sites Speedy search helps consumers, airlines but harms smaller competitors

Pennsylvania Bus Company Ordered to Shut Down Double Happyness Travel violated federal safety regulations

Man Who Subdued Underwear Bomber Sues Airlines Christmas Day disaster was averted when passengers tackled would-be bomber

Trade Group Sees Drop In Holiday Air Travel But airlines will reduce capacity to stay profitable

FAA Shortens Working Hours For Airline Pilots 2009 crash was the catalyst for efforts to reduce pilot fatigue

Buses, Motorcycles, Trucks Lead Fatal Accidents in 2010 Overall road fatalities down but some sectors show increases

Flight Attendant Sentenced for Setting Fire to Plane Eder Rojas was unhappy with the route he'd been assigned

Domestic Air Fares Up 8.5% Memphis, Cincinnati have highest fares, Atlantic City the lowest

16 More Airports Get New Privacy-Enhanced Screening Units TSA says new machines eliminate passenger-specific images

JFK, Newark Maintain Their Tarmac Delay Titles Most major recent delays have been at NYC airports

Alec Baldwin Experiences How The Other Half Flies Actors complaint not that uncommon, it seems

What's On Your Mind? Thrifty Car Rental, Sony, LA Fitness Our daily look at consumer reviews

Head of FAA Arrested on Drunken Driving Charge Police: Randy Babbitt was driving on the wrong side of the street

JetBlue, WestJet Get New Slots at LaGuardia, Reagan National The carriers were the top bidders in a federal auction of the slots

American Airlines Bankruptcy Worries Feds, Workers, Travelers Pension guarantee fund already has a $26 billion deficit

American Airlines Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Company hopes to reduce debt and labor costs

Roads, Airports Expected To Be Crowded For Holiday Travel Weak economy not expected to be a deterrent

DOT Fines Spirit Airlines for Violating Price Advertising Rules Billboards, posters didn't include all information about taxes and fees

ACE Rent-A-Car Tops 2011 J.D. Power Survey Despite complaints, satisfaction with rental car companies said to be rising

Auction Opens for New York, DC Airport Slots Delta, US Airways trading some of their slots at LGA, DCA

First Fine Levied for Lengthy Tarmac Delays American Eagle ordered to pay $900,000 for Chicago delays

Feds Fine Online Ticket Agent for Code-Share Violations BusinessJet Class didn't adequately disclose code-share flights

TSA Deploys 'Enhanced Privacy' Screening at 8 Airports New imaging technology eliminates specific images, speeds process

Thanksgiving Flights Likely to be Stuffed This Year Fewer travelers expected but fewer flights, smaller planes make crowding likely

What's On Your Mind? US Airways, Credit One, Nationwide Insurance, Nationstar Mortgage Our daily look at consumer reviews

What Happened Aboard JetBlue Flight 504? Cockpit to tower tapes suggest a dangerous situation

Air Travel: Downside To the Holidays Travelers will find fewer seats, more expensive tickets, and unpredictable weather

Feds Fine South African, LAN, Caribbean Airlines Carriers violated price advertising rules, delayed baggage reimbursements

Airbnb Visit Goes Well, Despite Pesky Street Person We try out an Airbnb rental in NYC and save big bucks

Whats On Your Mind? Alamo Rent A Car, Pergo, SlimFast, Chase Mortgage Our daily look at consumer reviews

Virgin America Flight Attendants May Unionize Transport Workers Union seeks representation election

FAA Warns of Corrosion on Boeing 757 Tails Pilots could lose control of the aircraft if maintenance is inadequate

What's On Your Mind? Wyndham Vacation Plus, Burlington Coat Factory, JK Harris, Capital One Our daily look at consumer reviews

What's On Your Mind? Experian, Netflix Our daily look at consumer reviews

Orbitz Fined for Violating Price Advertising Rules Homepage didn't display all the taxes and fees customers faced

Consumers Frustrated With Travel Booking Sites Are there now better ways to plan trips?

Overweight? Be Ready to Buy a Second Seat on AirTran Low-fare carrier adopts the "customer of size" policy of its new parent

Expert: Holiday Air Travel To Be Expensive, Stressful Consumers to face fewer choices and more fees

Feds Fine Virgin Atlantic for Advertising Violations Internet ads didn't properly display information on taxes and fees

FBI Warns Against Pointing Lasers at Aircraft St. Louis man arrested after pointing his laser at a police helicopter

Feds Fine Lowestfare.com for Code-Sharing Violations Travel site didn't adequately disclose when flights were being operated by another airline

Feds Require Better Train Access for the Disabled Railroads, transit lines must ensure disabled passengers can board

Airlines Collect $1.38 Billion In Fees In Three Months Nearly half came from reservation change fees

Airlines Turn In Better On-Time Performance in July Fewer tarmac delays but more cancellations than one year ago

Spirit Celebrates One Year of $45 Carry-On Baggage Fee Airline says its "bold move" saves time and money; consumers not so sure

What's On Your Mind? Hertz, Kia, Emerson Our daily look at consumer reviews

Beware Travel Scams This Labor Day Weekend Fraudsters are active on high-travel holidays

JetBlue Fined for Violating Advertising Rules Emirates fined for improperly limiting delayed baggage reimbursements

American Airlines Blew It As Irene Arrived Study finds American was the worst at keeping customers informed

What's On Your Mind? Expedia, Golden Rule, SunTrust Our daily look at consumer reviews

Thai Airways Fined for Violating Price Advertising Rules Carrier fined $70,000 for not displaying full fare information

New Airline Passenger Protections Now In Effect New rules cover lost baggage, delays, being bumped, full fee disclosure

Southwest Invades Atlanta's Hartsfield Low-cost carrier launches service from world's busiest airport

Judge Dismisses Suit Challenging Airline's 'Cashless Cabin' No law requires a business to accept cash, judge rules

Feds Fight Fatigue Among Train Crews New rules limit hours passenger train crews can work

Airline Traffic Up 3.9% in May Traffic up from May 2010 but still below May 2008

TSA's ID Badges Plagued with Errors, Inaccuracies, Report Finds TSA knows of shortcomings but has done nothing to correct them

IRS Flip-Flops on Ticket Tax Congressional fiddling created confusion, caused furloughs and delays

Air Canada Fined for Advertising Violations United fined for providing inaccurate information about baggage

Delta Will Refund Ticket Tax Payments Other airlines still pondering how to handle unexpected windfall

JetBlue Launches Unlimited Travel Plans from Boston, Long Beach Three-month passes aimed at frequent business travelers

What's On Your Mind? Delta, Match.com, Toyota Our daily look at consumer reviews

Continental Cancels Flights For Lack Of Crew Could be signs of labor unrest

IRS Tells Airlines To Refund Ticket Tax To Consumers Some airlines have already raised ticket prices by the tax amount

Because Of Congressional Inaction, Airline Tickets May Cost Less Federal tax suspended as FAA remains in partial shutdown

What's On Your Mind? Budget Rent A Car, Frozen Food, Staples Our daily look at consumer reviews

What's On Your Mind? Diamond Resorts, Maytag, Strayer Our daily look at consumer reviews

What Hotels Do Consumers Like Best? J.D. Power measures satisfaction in seven categories

Feds Halt Timeshare Resale Scam Telemarketers claimed they had buyers lined up

Feds Press Airlines For More Fee Disclosure New rule would break fees down into categories

Atlantic Southeast Airlines Fined for Disabilities Violations Carrier fined $200,000, must upgrade facilities for disabled passengers

What's On Your Mind? Delta, Resorts Rescued, Boost Mobile, Facebook Our daily look at consumer reviews

Airline On-Time Performance Mixed in May Better than last month, worse than last year

Feds Warn Airlines of Possible 'Human Bombs' Surgically implanted explosives seen as an emerging threat

Spiffy New Bus Lines Could Derail High-Speed Train Plans Instead of billions to build a railroad, how about $20 to go to New York?

Spirit's Latest Fee: $5 For a Boarding Pass Travelers can print their own at home and save

Texas Resolves Charges Against Online Ticket Seller Failed to deliver 'guaranteed' tickets to 2008 Olympic ceremonies

Airlines Soar To Profitability On Fees U.S. passengers paid $5.7 billion in fees in 2010

Feds Close Down JCT Motor Coach Bus company an "imminent hazard," Transportation Department charges

New Jersey Sues Travel Company Owner (Again) Charged a second time with deceptive marketing prices

JetBlue, Alaska Air Top Airline Satisfaction Ratings (Again) Travelers more content in 2011 but still unhappy about fares, costs

Judge Orders American Airlines Back On Orbitz Court says American should not have nullified contract

Continental, US Airways Fined for Advertising Violations Advertising must show full price, including fuel surcharges

Video: U.S. May Keep Data On Passengers For 15 Years Would apply to passengers traveling between U.S. and Europe

Southwest Completes Acquisition of AirTran Merger opens up lucrative East Coast markets to Southwest

Aviation Expert Says Boeing 737 Cracks Weren't Supposed To Happen The cracks raise questions about how an airliner 'ages'

Government Orders More Transparency For Airline Fees The changes are among new rules designed to benefit passengers

American Airlines Sues Orbitz Last year's dispute spills into court

Is It Safe To Fly In Older Planes? Last week's Southwest incident may have some passengers on edge

TSA's Behavior Profiling Lacks Scientific Basis, GAO Finds Individuals implicated in six terrorist plots made their way through checkpoints, report says

FAA Orders More Rigorous Inspection of Older 737s Evidence of metal fatigue in Southwest jet raises greater concerns

Airline Performance Better But Customers Grumpier Overall performance improves but feds get more consumer complaints

Southwest Passengers Stew as Airline Inspects Jets Fast-paced turnarounds, heavy schedules take their toll on Southwest's 737s

What's On Your Mind? Hotels.com, Scams, GE, AT&T Our daily rundown of consumer complaints

Southwest Expands NYC-Area Service Low-fare carrier offering 18 flights from Newark by June

American Airlines Fined for Failing To Disclose Voucher Fees Passengers were never told they would have to pony up to redeem their overbooking vouchers

Senate Passes Airline Passengers Bill of Rights Amendment attached to FAA Reauthorization Bill

Delta Sending Its Agents Back to Charm School Airline finally notices it has a problem relating to its customers

Delta Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Travelers With Disabilities The carrier was hit with a $2 million fine -- setting a record for a non-safety-related civil penalty

Air Travel To Double In Next 20 Years FAA says system upgrades needed

Airline On-Time Performance Improves In 2010 Tarmac delays fall sharply thanks to a new rule that took effect last April

Domestic Airfares On the Rise The cost of flying was up nearly 11% in the 3rd quarter from the previous year

International Travel for People With Disabilities State Department offers tips for getting where you're going without the stress

Air Travel Nightmare Shaping Up This Week Thousands of flights have already been cancelled, more likely to follow

Man Crushed By Subway Platform Sues NYC Michael Dion was trapped for 30 minutes between train and moving platform grate

Some Things Frequent Flyer Programs Don't Want You To Know Frequent flyer programs seem to be less frequent and more expensive

Travelocity Plans to Make Site Accessible to the Blind in July Travel site plans to have entire site accessible by March 2012

Warning: Extraterrestrials May Be Like Us Scientists warn that Darwinian evolution probably operates on other worlds, if any

No Tarmac Delays Longer Than Three Hours During November Overly-long delays were down for the second month in a row

Delaware Sues Serenity Travel, Destination Vacations State says travel clubs defrauded consumers

Expedia Drops American Airlines Fares From Site Latest installment in airline's spat with online booking sites

Feds: American Airlines Mishandled Safety Data Investigators say airline violated established protocols

Airports May Offload TSA In Wake of Pat-Down Protests Republicans in Congress targeting 67,000-employee agency

Brands Help Hotels Keep the Lights On Emotional factor gives branded hotels an edge during economic downturns

People To People Agrees To Marketing Changes Iowa Attorney General presses the case against student travel promoters

Full-Body Scanners on Incoming Congress' Radar Scanner industry books non-stop lobbying flights to protect its turf

Delta Drops Listings From Three Online Travel Sites Move follows American's decision to drop Orbitz

Expedia Retaliates Against American In Defense of Orbitz Online travel sites sticking together following attack by major carrier

American Airlines Yanks Its Fares From Orbitz AA claims Orbitz listing methods made the airline less competitive

Feds Launch Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown Transportation Department urges use of tough new enforcement strategy

JetBlue Fined for Violating Disability, Code-Share Disclosure Rules Money from penalty to be used for improvement of service to the disabled

No Tarmac Delays Longer Than Three Hours in October Figures released by the government suggest the new consumer aviation rule is making a difference

Is High-Speed Rail Travel in America's Future? The U.S. lags Europe and Asia but critics say there are reasons for caution

Did New Security Measures Push Passengers Over The Edge? Passengers may have been primed for meltdown

Many Airports Adding Healthier Meal Choices But low-fat vegetarian options still hard to find in some cities

Holiday Travel For Kids With Nut Allergies Tough, But Not Impossible Being prepared and asking ahead will help avoid any travel-related disasters

What Will Air Travel Be Like This Thanksgiving Holiday? Some passengers may protest new screening measures

Guess What Rental Car Company Consumers Like Best? And its not Hertz or even Avis even though Avis says its still trying harder

Government Holding Firm on New Screening Measure Says intimate contact is necessary

Air Travel Security Screening Gets More Intimate Passengers subjected to body scans, pat-downs

Study: High-Speed Rail Can Boost Economy, Reduce Traffic Job creation, reduced dependence on oil are among the benefits cited

Google Chrome Offers Free In-flight Wi-Fi During The Holidays Service available on Virgin America, Delta, and AirTran from November to January

Cruise Line To Settle Allegations It Violating Disabilities Act Justice Department sued Norwegian Cruise Line on behalf of disabled passengers

United-Continental Merger Closes but Southwest-AirTran Deal More Likely to Spur Competition Delta-Northwest, knocked out of No. 1 spot, pledges to 'make flying better'

Jet Blue To Add Wi-Fi Service Entire fleet to offer in-flight Internet access

Continental Airlines Adds Onboard Meals For A Price Airline eliminating complimentary meals on many flights

China Airlines Pleads Guilty to Price Fixing Airline will pay $40 million criminal fine for illegally boosting cargo rates

Southwest Airlines To Buy AirTran Reflects consolidation in discount airline space

Airline Tickets, Ads Should Disclose All Fees, Feds Say Consumers can't find the cheapest flight without full disclosure

Cheap Flights? Think Again. Airlines Report Fewer Flights, Higher Fees, More Profit Airfares, fees rise, but number of passengers stays about the same

Fly You to the Moon? Boeing Plans Tourist Flights Into Space But will the semi-governmental experience matched that planned by Virgin Galatic?

Firm Offers Airline Seat With Even Less Leg Room Seat shaped like saddle offered as way to squeeze more passengers into coach.

Pipeline Leak Pushes Gas Prices Higher Biggest surge in price found in Midwestern states

FAA Proposes Rule To Fight Pilot Fatigue Feds see benefits to both pilots and passengers

Gas Prices Show Little Movement In Last Week Demand for gas is ahead of last year, but so are supplies.

Gas Prices Lower Heading Into Labor Day Weekend Prices level off after recent drop but near lowest point of the summer.

Online Travel Booking Sites Not Always A Good Deal Travelers can sometimes get the same discounts directly from hotels.

DOT Updates 'Fly Rights' Airline Consumer Guide Pamphlet has the latest on bumping, baggage compensation and delays.

Gas Prices Fall for Another Week Prices continue their decline as Labor Day approaches.

American Airlines To Charge Extra for Good Seats Cost of travel rising for those who want to take luggage and be comfortable.

Airlines Keep Baggage Fees Even When Bags Lost, Suit Charges Complaint demands refund from United, Delta/Northwest.

Airport Tarmac Delays Drop Cancellations remain the same, despite dire forecasts.

Gas Prices Slowly Rise Some of the season's heaviest driving may lie ahead.

Gas Prices Remarkably Stable Outlook for global economy keeps oil prices in check.

Gas Prices Start Falling Again Ample supplies and skepticism about economic growth provide a break at the pump.

Gas Prices Holding Steady For July 4th Weekend Concern over outlook for economic growth providing drivers a summer break.

Second Timeshare Repurchaser Settles With Vermont Customers of Timeshare Relief, Inc., to receive $91,000 in refunds.

Spirit Airlines Grounded By Strike Through Thursday Union says company not taking pilots seriously.

Professor Promoted People to People Junket Without University Approval Latest gaffe by for-profit promoters hawking 'educational' travel.

Spirit Airlines Cancels Flights Ahead of Expected Strike Pilots threatened to walk out this weekend.

Gulf Coast Soldiers On As BP Spill Fills the Gulf of Mexico New Orleans hosts its first, and maybe last, Oyster Festival as the oil slick spreads.

Settlement Reached With Florida-Based Timeshare Company BlueGreen Corp. will pay refunds, cancel improper contracts and change business practices.

Gas prices Dip Slightly In Last Week But there are signs the pre-Memorial Day slide may be ending.

Despite Fewer Accidents, Growing Concern About Air Safety A number of 'near-misses' reported in recent weeks.

11 Travel Tips For Boomers It's important to take a vacation, even when you think you can't afford it.

Gas Prices Drop Sharply for Memorial Day Weekend Pump prices down eight cents in last seven days.

When Should An Airbag Deploy? Computers using sensors analyze split-second data to make that decision.

States to Review United-Continental Merger Ohio Attorney General to lead the review.

BP Spill Puts America's Third Coast On Edge Oil is Louisiana's longtime benefactor ... and despoiler.

Luggage Fees TopConsumer Reports'Survey of Travel Gripes Rudeness among the 24 most frequent complaints involving airlines hotels, and rental-car companies.

United and Continental Airlines Agree to Merge Deal creates the world's largest airline.

Gas Prices Up Three Cents in Last Week Stronger dollar pushes up oil prices again, making gas more expensive.

Phone App Designed to Empower Airline Passengers But law would need to be changed for passengers to make full use of it.

Southwest Fined For Bumping Passengers Feds say airline violated rules about informing passengers of their rights.

Airline Consumer Protection Rules Set to Take Effect Regs govern a variety of items regarding tarmac delays, including lack of food, toilets.

Price of Gas Hovers at $2.85 a Gallon Motorists are hoping fuel prices have hit their high for the year.

Airlines Lose Bid to Waive Tarmac Delay Rule Carriers worried that construction at JFK will force cancellation of flights.

Pennsylvania Sues Travel Firms for Deceptive Promotions Companies allegedly offered free gifts with lots of strings attached.

Be Wary of Timeshares and Interval Plans Scams abound; consumers must do their homework before making a commitment.

Spirit Airlines Charges For Carry On Bags Discount carrier says those who travel light will pay less.

Major Hotel Chain to Stop 'Call-Arounds' Connecticut AG: Will put a stop to anticompetitive exchanges of price information.

International Roaming Charges Can Be Shocking Consumers taken by surprise when they leave the country.

Brooklyn Tour Bus Company Hit for Charging for Non-Existent Trips Crosby Tours failed to provide trips to more than 130 consumers who paid in advance.

Nightmare Virgin America Flight Broadcast on YouTube Social media company CEO documents ordeal on the tarmac.

Texas Shuts Down Travel Club Victims paid thousands for 'worthless' memberships.

It's Vacation Rental Scam Season Feds offer tips to avoid having your vacation spoiled.

Beware of Spring Break Travel Scams Shady operators often promise free travel as inducements.

Grieving Father Seeks Better California Ski Resort Safety Accident leads to proposal to strengthen safety rules.

Cruising Not Necessarily Stress-Free Horror stories from the high seas.

Airlines Hit With Precedent-Setting Fines For Tarmac Delay Incident Passengers compensated for 'time and discomfort'.

FAA Computer Glitch Delays Flights Problem fixed but delays continue.

DOT Fines Ultimate Fares $600,000 For Advertising Violations Company failed to state full fare to customers.

Passenger Rights Advocate Claims Delta Hacked Her Email Says hacker accessed files to thwart passing legislation.

2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available Guide helps drivers save money while reducing emissions.

Airlines Warned On Mishandled Baggage Policies DOT hits carriers for improperly limiting reimbursements.

Florida Sues To Stop Travel Scam Victims told club membership provided free travel.

Southwest To Sell Early Boarding For $10 But the rest still have to scramble for seats.

U-Haul Pays $2 Million To Settle California Charges State claims company ignored hazardous materials laws for years.

Feds Exonerate ExpressJet In Minnesota Tarmac Delay "Complete lack of common sense" responsible for incident.

Airline Safety in a Bad Economy Cost-saving and safety always don't go together.

Dirty Water Produces More Summer Beach Closings Closing days top 20,000 for fourth consecutive year.

Domestic Air Fares Drop In First Quarter Highest fare in Huntsville, lowest at Long Beach.

American Teens Go Missing on People to People Trips Parents outraged at mishaps; company disclaims responsibility.

Hole Forms in Southwest Jet During Flight Incident follows FAA inspection flap.

Canadian Frequent Flyer Program Faces Class Action Change in policy led to lost miles.

Ex-Clear Customers Mount Class Action Lawsuit Sudden demise of airport security program raises privacy concerns.

"Clear" Registered Travel Program Goes Dark Company abruptly shuts off service for frequent flyers.

Expedia Hit With Second Class Action Loss Company faces continuing litigation related to sales tax.

Expedia Ordered to Reimburse Extra Tax Charged to Consumers Award is largest in Washington state history.

Lost Baggage Suit Against British Airways Moves Forward "Reckless conduct" exemption cited as backing for class action.

Mass Transit Riders More Fit Than Drivers Walking to and from bus, train stops helps increase fitness.

Pilot Offers Advice For Surviving A Plane Crash Simple tips can maximize survival.

Ski Towns See Hard Times On Slopes Recession's effects felt even in mountaintop resorts.

DOT Warns Of Airport Safety Issues New report highlights problems on the runways.

Virus Hits Cruise Ship On First Day At Sea Sick passengers deep-six voyage.

JetBlue To Offer Refunds If You Lose Your Job The latest trend? First Hyundai, now JetBlue.

Airline Traffic Descends as Economy Takes a Dive Fuel costs less but where are all the passengers?

Travel Sites Agree to Improve Service to Disabled Consumers Hotels.com, Expedia will add features for the disabled.

Delta Cuts Flights in Slowing Economy Airline struggling to fill passenger cabins.

Average Airfare Rises 10 Percent In Second Quarter Fuel costs push carriers to raise fees.

Delta Sells Ads on Boarding Passes What's next, pay toilets?

FAA Expands Runway Status Lights Nationwide Agency hopes to reduce runway 'incursions.'

Southwest Turns North, Heads for Canada International flights will be a first for Southwest.

Rental Car Companies Gouging Consumers with Refueling Fees Maryland AG fights fill-up costs for rentals.

TSA's New Scanner Gets Up Close and Personal Modesty sacrificed to security in new see-through scanners.

Texas Sues Travel Clubs Clubs defrauded unsuspecting consumers, state charges.

Customer Satisfaction with Airports Dives Report follows similar finding for airline satisfaction.

Airlines Hit Seven-Year Low In Satisfaction IRS scores higher than airlines in customer satisfaction.

Connecticut Sues Alleged Discount Travel Scammers 'Free' and 'discounted' travel were anything but, state charges.

House Joins Senate in Boosting Rail Travel More Americans riding the rails as gas prices soar.

Protections Increased for Air Travelers with Disabilities But travelers complain existing rules are often ignored.

TSA's Air Cargo Plans Questioned Cargo companies would do their own security checks.

Airline Industry Gets Record Low Rating from Consumers Air Tran picked as #1 in annual quality survey.

Carnival Cruise Lines to Refund $40 Million in Fuel Surcharges Florida goes after cruise lines for retroactive charges.

Appeals Court Rejects NY Passengers Rights Law Passengers must rely on lobbyist-stalled Congress.

FAA To Review All Airline Maintenance Procedures Earlier warnings about outsourced maintenance ignored?

United To Reduce its Fleet By 4 Percent Fuel costs squeezing airlines, leaving passengers with fewer flights.

Pennsylvania Sues Exchange Student Business Operators accused of diverting funds, misleading parents and misrepresenting program.

Watch for Scams in Vacation Packages, Travel Deals Secret fees, misleading ads, hard-sell tactics are common.

Missouri Sues Branson Timeshare Business Executive Timbers Resort accused of deception, fraud, misrepresentation.

Travel and Tour Operator Accused of Preying on Senior Citizens New York sues American Heritage Tours.

Southwest Grounds 41 Airplanes, Suspends Three

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