05/11/2008

Buy airfare now before summer price hikes
No matter where you are traveling this summer, now is the time to buy. Week after week this year, we've seen new airfare hike attempts in noncompetitive markets. Some of these have failed, but we expect them to continue as we head toward the summer season.

05/04/2008

Before you buy, read the fine print about fees
Travelers have to be more strategic to avoid some airline fees. Before you buy tickets, read the airlines' contracts of carriage so you know what kind of fees you may encounter. Read the section on baggage if you plan to check more than one piece, and look at the prices for changing tickets.

04/27/2008

Best Fares: Tickets, fuel head up
If you have been shopping for fares recently, you've probably noticed that prices have been heading up.

04/20/2008

Learn the rules before your kid flies on an airline alone
Many families purchase tickets for children who will be flying solo to visit a parent, to see grandparents or to go to camp. With the summer travel season approaching, it's a good time to review airline policies.

04/13/2008

Las Vegas: What happened to the discounts?
Las Vegas once had a reputation as a bargain for travelers. While there are still ways to save, the days of super bargains are gone.

04/06/2008

Best Fares: Affinity card brings down cost of Europe flights
If you are planning a trip to Europe, and you will be traveling with a companion, we have a deal for you. If you apply for a British Airways Visa by April 30, you'll receive a companion ticket offer for travel in World Traveller (economy class) or World Traveller Plus (premium economy class) to Europe, plus you'll earn 20,000 bonus miles after your first purchase or balance transfer. The offer is available only to new applicants.

03/30/2008

Things to know about delays
A March storm that caused hundreds of canceled flights at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and later cancellations related to equipment inspections are good reminders to travelers to know what to do if a flight is canceled.

03/23/2008

Best Fares: Book now for spring, summer travel
If you want to travel this spring or summer, the next couple of weeks should be a great time to buy tickets. We often see bargain fares after the spring break and Easter travel season ends, and we expect to see sales for travel within the continental U.S., to the Caribbean and maybe to Hawaii.