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World is small for mileage millionaires

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:21 EST

For those lucky or busy enough to receive airline statements with lots of zeros, it's a world of first-class upgrades, airport lounge attendants who know their names and access to luxury unimaginable for most air travelers.

Tips for smart, healthy holiday travel

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:11 EST

As if traveling with the kids over the holidays weren't tough enough, this year we must contend with airline surcharges and swine flu, as well as all the usual annoyances and delays that go along with traveling during the busiest travel weeks of the year.

Halfway stops brighten tedious road trips

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:37:06 EST

Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying, "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Planning a road trip is hardly nuclear science, but perhaps the professor had learned that a well-chosen overnight stop can yield treasured memories.

Travel Snapshots: Rave reviews for Australia

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:52:46 EST

iReporters have rave reviews for Australia. Check out their best shots of the land down under.

'Blue Highways' author on back-road America

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:51 EST

William Least Heat-Moon, best-selling author of "Blue Highways," "River-Horse," and most recently "Roads to Quoz," shares his insights on the American road.

Continental, American expand surcharges

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:24 EST

Continental Airlines and American Airlines are among the carriers to expand surcharges for flights on peak travel dates from now through May, according to airline representatives.

Thanksgiving travel to creep up

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:27:21 EST

Holiday travel expected to rise by 1.4 percent from last year, but fewer Americans will fly, AAA says.

U.S. lawmaker calls for lifting of Cuba travel ban

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:47:08 EST

The U.S. government has no right to restrict American tourists from traveling to Cuba, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Thursday.

FAA: System back up after causing flight delays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:51 EST

A computer system in Atlanta, Georgia, that pilots use to file flight plans was not working properly Thursday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Was it really a 'Miracle on the Hudson'?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:16:52 EST

A new book by William Langewiesche says the skill of the crew and the engineering of the plane led to the safe ending.