The best advice and apps for driving in bad weather
Unless you enjoy living dangerously, getting behind the wheel in a winter storm probably isn't your idea of fun. To stay ahead of the weather, pack the right gear and...
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Customer hits turbulence when trying to get Air India refund
I recently booked a flight from Pittsburgh to Delhi via New York through Travelocity. My tickets were on Delta Air Lines and Air India. Delta canceled my outbound flight from...
Newly passed air travel legislation is ‘an amazing win for consumers’
After months of debate over the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, and at an apparent impasse over privatizing air traffic control, Congress has settled on a compromise — with some...
How to avoid the worst seat on the plane
Oh, the things passengers do to avoid the worst seats on the plane.They beg. They negotiate. They even lie.If you're flying somewhere this summer and aren't willing to pay extra...
Is Orlando still a safe place to visit?
Eva Dickerson's recent Orlando visit ended on a less-than-magical note.Her family vacation coincided with the shocking murder there of singer Christina Grimmie. Over the next few days, the worst mass...
What to do when you’re baked on a plane
When Eric Crusius boarded his recent American Airlines flight from Washington to Dallas, the air conditioning was powered down and the cabin started to heat up quickly, just as you...
Space wars on planes shifting to human rights front
Do you have the right to room on a plane?If you answered "no," you're probably with the majority of American travelers. After all, airlines are private companies, and you always...
Airline fees, surcharges and rules: Where’s the breaking point?
What's your breaking point? When do you say "That's it — I'm never flying again!" It's no academic question for America's airlines, who continue to provoke passengers with new fees,...
What to do about your hotel renovation frustration
As hotel renovations go, the one Robert Reich experienced was pretty extreme. The property he'd booked in Baltimore, the Mount Vernon Hotel, was being remodeled and reopening as the Hotel...
Airline won’t refund after medical emergency
When Patricia McConkey's sister ends up in the intensive care unit, she has to cancel her cruise. Royal Caribbean offers a full refund, but her airline pockets all of her...