Holiday travelers waited longer to book this year

Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely holding out for better deals and waiting to see if they would still have a job. And some aren't going at all. Complete Story...

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Airline group predicts 4 percent Thanksgiving drop

An airline industry trade group predicts that passenger traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday will drop 4 percent from last year.

5 reasons to bare it all on your next vacation

These are hard times for clothing-optional travelers.

US Homeland chief defends $10 travel fee

European Parliament lawmakers on Friday demanded that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano ease restrictions for Europeans traveling to the United States, saying plans to impose a new $10 (euro6.73) entry fee are unfair.

Scripps to get majority stake in Travel Channel

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. is betting that food and travel are an ideal combination. The company behind the Food Network is snapping up a controlling stake in the Travel Channel, giving the cable network a value of nearly $1 billion.

Dad lost his job, so this family lives on the road

When Dave Dudley lost his plum job as a vice president of a software company, he knew it wouldn’t be long before his house mortgage became unmanageable. So he changed his address — to Anywhere, U.S.A.

Can’t-miss holiday gifts for the traveler in your life

Like a tie for dad, a kitchen appliance for mom, or socks for the kids, there’s no shortage of holiday gift clichés for travelers. Wheeled luggage, ticket holders and inflatable pillows come to mind.

Mexico City holiday travel expected to remain same

About the same number of Mexican nationals living in the U.S. are expected to travel to Mexico City and surrounding areas for the holidays this year, despite the swine flu epidemic and the bad economy, a Mexican official said Wednesday.

Business travel pitched as economic engine

The travel industry is working to redefine itself as a key player in the American economy: a means by which companies can improve profits, a source of tax revenue and a provider of jobs.

Travel book goes mobile with scannable QR code

Many travelers still rely on comprehensive printed guidebooks for tourism information. But travelers are also increasingly using mobile technology to plan a trip or find their way around.

7 reasons to lose the booze

Don’t drink and fly.

Cabinet members make many Nevada stops for Reid

The travel industry may be hurting in Las Vegas these days but not for lack of visits from members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.

Commercial real estate bust looms

That big whoosh you're hearing is the air rushing out of a commercial real estate bubble.

Celizic: Selig’s pandering to TV upsets rhythm of game

Far be it from me to accuse Major League Baseball of stacking the postseason deck in favor of the Yankees. I’ll let somebody else make that accusation and pretend I’m above such scandalous speculation.

Men’s college basketball 2008-09 preview

27-8 (14-2), 1st in Big 12Won NCAA championship.Bill Self, 169-40, 6 years (376-145 overall) 1989

Rolling toward a resurgence in train travel

Seems the airlines aren’t the only ones suffering from a decline in business travel.

7 ways to find excellent customer service

When I think of great customer service, I remember Alamo.

Scoop: Shows won’t hire Jon, even for free

The odds that Jon Gosselin soon could slip into obscurity are increasing, and not just because there’s an end in sight for “Jon & Kate Plus Eight.”

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Royal Caribbean unveils world's biggest cruise ship - Oasis of the Seas sets sail
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Just when you thought cruise ships couldn't get any bigger, along comes Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas.

Tokyo crowned gourmet capital of the world
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The Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France. His shocking crime? Awarding Tokyo the new gastronomic capital of the world.

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Couple charged in airport luggage thefts
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Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Free family flights to Mexico on AeroMexico
Source: msnbc.com

Aeromexico is taking a lesson from cell phone companies by introducing its own version of a family plan. Buy three or four tickets on select routes and receive one ticket - for free.

Air Canada starts trial use of in-flight Internet
Source: msnbc.com

Air Canada said Thursday it has begun trial offers of Internet service onboard some flights between Toronto and Los Angeles.

Continental matches peak days fee hike
Source: msnbc.com

Continental Airlines Inc. said Thursday it matched a move by other carriers to raise surcharges for travel on a few peak days in March and April to $30 each way.

Government wants faster airport screening
Source: msnbc.com

The Homeland Security Department wants to expand speedy screening of preapproved, low-risk air travelers arriving in the United States to most international airports in the country.

Wanted: Child-free flights and no wind chimes
Source: msnbc.com

Everyone has their idea of a perfect world. For me, it would include a ban on wind chimes. My friend Camille would be happy if "airlines would offer child-free flights."

Family-friendly California deals for the holidays
Source: msnbc.com

Choose from these three kid-friendly, festive hotel packages for a cool winter family getaway.

Tokyo crowned gourmet capital of the world
Source: msnbc.com

The Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France. His shocking crime? Awarding Tokyo the new gastronomic capital of the world.

Plane misses runway, lands in lava
Source: msnbc.com

A passenger plane overshot the runway Thursday, landing in hardened lava surrounding an airport in eastern Congo and injuring 20 people, a U.N.-run radio station reported.

Readers feel the effects of FAA computer glitch
Source: msnbc.com

The Federal Aviation Administration's computer glitch on Thursday caused travel headaches around the country. Here are the stories of some of the affected travelers.

Top 10 Thanksgiving destinations
Source: msnbc.com

Bring your family along for the fun and enjoy a Thanksgiving away from home.

JetBlue launches one-day sale
Source: msnbc.com

JetBlue is running a one-day sale on international and domestic flights with fares between $29 and $129 each way.

Ahead of the holidays, travelers give thanks
Source: msnbc.com

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's a good time for well-mannered travelers to spend a few moments thinking about what there is to be thankful for this year.

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