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American will favor passengers without roller bags

In a quest to speed up the boarding process, American Airlines is letting passengers board sooner if they travel lightly.Full story

Airlines losses narrowed in 1Q to $552 million

U.S. airlines charged more in fares and fees and reduced debt as they improved their financial performance in the first quarter. Full story

Last-minute Memorial Day weekend getaways

  If you thought you were too late to get a room in a great ocean community, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Nilou Motamed of Travel + Leisure shares last-minute deals that will have you soaking up sun at a great price.

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UK budget airline to test ash cloud detector

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Americans eye big summer breaks as economy rebounds: Orbitz

Frontier adds carry-on fee for some passengers

6 things to ask before booking a summer vacation

Obama signs legislation ending FAA furloughs

IATA says air travel demand grew by 6 percent in March

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  Frequent Travel Odds May Not Be in Your Favor

Why the odds of actually redeeming your frequent flyer miles for a seat on your favorite airline might depend on the carrier, reports CNBC's Phil LeBeau.

  What consequences have stemmed from the sequester cuts?

Bloomberg’s Josh Green joins The Daily Rundown to take a “deep dive” look into the sequester cuts, specifically why Congress passed legislation to alleviate the issues faced from FAA furloughs, and why they didn’t act to improve other federal programs.

  Hotel secrets: Score free perks, big savings

Nilou Motamed of Travel + Leisure magazine shares secrets to help you make the most of your vacation, including how to get the best deals, and when to book to save the most money.

  Typo delays Obama’s signature on FAA furlough fix

President Obama wasn’t able to immediately sign the bill giving the FAA the ability to defray spending cuts because of a typo that needs to be fixed. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

  Poor people continue to suffer from sequester cuts

In his “You Should Know” segment, host Steve Kornacki mentions that while air travel will now go back to normal, poor people across the country will continue to suffer because of the sequester. Already, food pantries have closed and teachers and health workers have also been furloughed.

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