Cellphone use on U.S. flights? It could happen 'someday'

If the prospect of your fellow passengers using their cellphones in flight bothers you, you may want to consider buying those...

TSA's PreCheck program reveals promise and problems

As both an elite member of Delta’s mileage plan and a participant in the government’s Global Entry program, George Reese could be...

As Olympics wind down, medal-worthy travel mishaps abound

With the closing ceremonies of the London Olympics just days away, the last two weeks have given us scenes that celebrate human...

Ka-ching! Fund your next trip with pocket change

Looking to finance your travel plans but stuck with a dwindling bank account and ballooning credit card bills? Turns out the solution may...

Keycard hacker picks locks, exposes gap in hotel security

You probably don’t give those ubiquitous hotel-room keycards much thought but Cody Brocious obviously has. Last week, the self-described...

Hotel guests are paying more but enjoying their stay less

More bucks, less bang. When it comes to travelers’ satisfaction with their hotel experiences, a new report suggests the industry’s...

Travel companies save energy through sunshine, ocean breezes

Perhaps Bob Dylan was right: maybe the answer really is blowing in the wind. At least that’s the hope at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach...

Global airlines gross $22.6 billion in ancillary revenues

A $10 priority-boarding fee here, a $25 checked-bag fee there; pretty soon, you’re talking real money. $22.6 billion, in fact. According...

United fare snafu sells seats for four frequent-flier miles

When is an airfare too good to be true? One answer might be when you can fly first class between the U.S. and Asia for just four frequent...