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November 10, 2009, 5:54 PM
Fly overseas, from $600 roundtrip.
October 25, 2009, 6:38 PM
Nearly 20 percent of people who traveled last year plan to stay home this year, says a new survey. Expect shorter lines at the airport, and fewer flight delays, according to this MSNBC interview.
October 6, 2009, 10:53 AM
TripAdvisor's new site estimates the fees you'll shell out for flights from the U.K. and throughout Europe.
September 30, 2009, 2:40 PM
Today, a fare sale for late fall and winter was launched by Southwest. Not included are dates during, and around, the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays.
September 26, 2009, 6:51 PM
Holiday fares will be more expensive this year than last year on average, if trends hold steady. But you won't be paying a special $10 fee, no matter what some reporters say.
September 22, 2009, 3:02 PM
A special sale from Direct Air allow you to buy round trip tickets for $149, all taxes and fees included, and you can decide later who is going to use them and when they're going to travel.
September 15, 2009, 5:00 PM
Roundtrip airfares start at $442 between New York (JFK or Newark) and London. Comparable fares are can be found from other cities.
September 15, 2009, 4:13 PM
Last year, it paid to be a procrastinator, as last-minute sales were often better than the early-bird fares. But this year, the situation's different. Act fast.
August 31, 2009, 12:14 PM
Are "fuel surcharges" still justified when fuel prices have dropped by half?
August 26, 2009, 8:25 AM
Using a special discount booking code this week, you can fly north or south at 50 percent off on Direct Air this autumn and winter.
August 19, 2009, 11:02 AM
Only available until Friday, special fares let you fly between NYC and L.A., San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Miami.
August 14, 2009, 11:00 AM
Forget connecting flights and long layovers: Mainstream and low-fare airlines alike have introduced dozens of new nonstops—like these tempting routes.
June 29, 2009, 1:35 PM
A few of our favorite links from around the 'net this week.
June 22, 2009, 10:17 AM
Better pay that checked-baggage fee in advance, or you'll pay a $5 fee at the airport, when flying US Airways or United.
June 9, 2009, 2:34 PM
Save up to $200 on round-trip flights between the U.S. and Israel in September.
June 9, 2009, 12:29 PM
Direct Air, an upstart carrier we've profiled is running a half-off special for flights. We found flights such as Worcester, Mass. to Myrtle Beach and Kalamazoo to Orlando for under $130 (incl. taxes and fees).
June 3, 2009, 1:51 PM
A new site is challenging Kayak and other metasearch sites. But in our tests, the site isn't yet doing a good enough job at finding the lowest fares in an quick, intuitive way.
June 1, 2009, 2:43 PM
Following Expedia's lead, Travelocity and Orbitz drop most of their booking fees.
May 27, 2009, 12:57 PM
JetAmerica, an upstart airline modeled after Europe's Ryanair, is selling tickets to the Florida for $9 apiece.
May 27, 2009, 12:39 PM
Expedia makes its air-booking fee elimination permanent and nixes its cancel/change fees on air, hotel, car, cruise
May 14, 2009, 5:05 PM
Kayak.com is making it easier to find out the grand total you'd pay for a flight with a checked bag or two. Select the number of bags you're planning on checking, and updated flight prices with baggage charges included appear.
May 7, 2009, 11:59 AM
We help a reader book a cross-country ticket on short notice during one of the most popular holiday weekends for travel. The tips might help you, too!
April 7, 2009, 10:42 AM
The two online agencies have removed their fees, ranging from about $5 to $12, for booking a domestic plane ticket, now through the end of May.
March 20, 2009, 2:57 PM
An incredible nationwide sale fare by Southwest (with a maximum fare of $200 roundtrip) has been matched by other major airlines. Everybody: Start booking flights, through this summer.
March 19, 2009, 4:24 PM
Fly.com's the new kid on the block when it comes to airfare metasearch. The site hasn't started advertising yet, but you'll be soon hearing a lot more about it.
March 18, 2009, 2:42 AM
The land Down Under needs your tourism dollars.
March 17, 2009, 10:13 AM
Today Travelocity is getting rid of its booking fees on plane tickets sold through May 31, matching a move last week by Expedia.
March 16, 2009, 1:00 PM
Immigrant origins, making restaurant reservations online, conquering your fear of flying, and getting to Australia for free.
March 11, 2009, 2:43 PM
Save hundred of dollars on your next trip to Europe by booking two tickets: a round-trip ticket to Dublin and a second round-trip ticket on low-cost carrier Ryanair between Dublin and your final destination.
March 9, 2009, 3:06 PM
Kayak.com CEO Steve Hafner dishes about the travel industry, copycat designs, and his company's plans to take on TripAdvisor in the hotel-reviewing game.
March 6, 2009, 4:29 PM
Take a look at some of the stunning deals available right now, and share the ones you've found yourself.
March 6, 2009, 1:32 PM
Having the fee info included in fare quotes makes it easier for travelers to make apples-to-apples comparisons.
March 3, 2009, 9:32 AM
Lose your job, not your fare.
February 24, 2009, 6:44 PM
Cheap tickets to Europe, as low as $146 each way.
February 24, 2009, 2:10 PM
Kayak has now made it easier to see daily rates for hotels, and also to share great flights with others.
February 9, 2009, 1:13 PM
Longtime Priceline spokesman Brian Ek is blogging about where the deals are. We recently sat down and talked with Brian.
February 6, 2009, 3:11 PM
Airlines have announced at least 20 sales since December 30, and some fares are down more than 50 percent from last winter.
February 2, 2009, 12:13 PM
Within the past six months, most of the major airlines have offered promotional codes to claim their cheapest fares. To get the codes, sign up for the airlines' frequent flier programs and e-mail newsletters.
January 23, 2009, 11:39 AM
Cheap airfares to London abound. Here's one standout offer.
January 9, 2009, 10:46 AM
Airlines don't serve Hawaii with enough planes from the mainland U.S. because most of the passengers are redeeming frequent flier miles--which doesn't earn the airlines additional money.
January 8, 2009, 8:12 AM
A South African airline plans a new payment model: Rather than pay a set fare, passengers will buy minutes, much like a prepaid cell phone.
December 18, 2008, 6:41 PM
FareCompare will soon offer free e-mail alerts to when airlines are holding unofficial, unadvertised fare sales before everyone else--even on Southwest Airlines.
December 8, 2008, 11:48 AM
Buy one ticket at advertised prices from El Al, and pay a lower price for a companion ticket.
November 25, 2008, 7:21 PM
Air France has announced that passengers can now stop over in Paris for free on all flights to Europe, Middle East, India, or Africa.
November 24, 2008, 3:32 PM
Passengers in Canada who require extra seats soon won't have to pay for them.
November 20, 2008, 12:55 PM
Pablo O'Brien, who oversees day-to-day activities at Yahoo! Travel, has offered his tips to save a little dough (and maybe sanity?) this holiday season.
November 20, 2008, 12:42 PM
In a free service that debuted this week, Yapta will send you e-mail notices if either the fare drops or an award seat becomes available for booking on a route you want to fly
November 7, 2008, 3:40 PM
The fare sales will be the biggest the airline industry has seen in the past 18 months
November 3, 2008, 10:16 AM
Irish budget airline Ryanair will launch service to London from major U.S. cities, launching a price war with British Airways and other competitors. Early-bird fares will start at about $13, starting around at year end.
October 31, 2008, 9:40 AM
The booking agency shares data on which flight routes are yielding the most refund checks through its Price Assurance program.
October 23, 2008, 11:38 AM
This agreement brings to an end a months'-long spat between American and Kayak, which owns Sidestep, too.
October 22, 2008, 2:38 PM
Is anyone getting cheap flights home on Thanksgiving anymore?
October 18, 2008, 9:01 AM
Book now to fly on dates in November or next May from Los Angeles (or San Francisco) direct to Sydney (or Brisbane).
October 10, 2008, 10:53 AM
A roundup of the best websites for finding travel deals (including BudgetTravel.com, of course).
September 29, 2008, 1:04 PM
Sort through a mix of deals featured by companies like Budget Travel, Expedia, and Kayak with a new search engine from BootsnAll.com.
September 23, 2008, 11:38 AM
Air India used to offer the cheapest tickets between Newark and Paris. But now only pricier fares are available.
September 23, 2008, 9:15 AM
Six steps to take with your credit card issuer.
September 8, 2008, 2:17 PM
Book by Thursday; travel this fall.
August 27, 2008, 11:59 AM
One-way tickets discounted, online-only.
August 11, 2008, 5:11 PM
Meta search engine Kayak has put together an easy-to-read chart that lists the five most painful fees to watch out for each of 25 domestic and international airlines.
July 31, 2008, 4:37 PM
One out of three of you booked a trip at the eleventh-hour last year. But last-minute booking is not necessarily the best way to save money.
July 23, 2008, 5:48 PM
Starting in August, Kayak and Sidestep will no longer offer fares from American Airlines. Here are statements from both parties on the issue.
July 1, 2008, 10:34 AM
Air France is discounting its fares from 14 U.S. gateways to 24 European destinations.
June 13, 2008, 3:46 PM
If you book a flight on Orbitz and another customer subsequently books the same class seat on the same flight for a lower fare, Orbitz will reimburse you for the difference up to $250.
May 16, 2008, 1:14 PM
Italian airline Air One is partnering with United and the Star Alliance to connect the U.S. with Italy, starting this next month. Round-trip fares start at $800 after taxes and fees.
April 24, 2008, 9:51 AM
Discount airline Eurofly is having a sale on flights in May. Starting at $499, you can book roundtrip, nonstop flights from New York City to Rome, Naples, Bologna, Palermo, or other Italian cities.
April 23, 2008, 9:19 AM
Peak summer fares may jump by up to 20 percent in the near future, even before an expected merger plan between United and Continental is announced by mid-May. Book your flights now to beat the increases.
April 21, 2008, 10:41 AM
Virgin America is selling tickets through April 25 for travel between April 26 and June 11, 2008.
April 18, 2008, 1:46 PM
If governments begin to tax airplane travel because of its damage to the environment, and if oil prices continue to stay sky-high, airfares may spike dramatically.
April 11, 2008, 3:18 PM
Is it time for travelers to pay higher fares so that airlines can invest in their fleets and improve quality of service?
April 4, 2008, 1:02 PM
Ian Chandler responded to our recent post about a new site describing the various European low-cost airlines, and we wanted to make sure you saw his tip.
April 1, 2008, 11:36 AM
Fly the friendly skies without debt—American Airlines has introduced an option to pay through your checking or savings account when buying tickets online.
March 31, 2008, 11:17 AM
European bargains are elusive these days. Luckily, the blog Cheapest Destinations knows how not to go broke while traveling in Europe this summer.
March 27, 2008, 2:52 PM
We're always being told how much cheaper it is to fly today than in the past. But do official statistics exaggerate the savings?
March 19, 2008, 7:57 AM
Feel as though airfares today are emptying your pockets? You're not alone—and it might not all get reported.
March 6, 2008, 9:14 AM
As you may know, many countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa expect you to pay a departure tax when you check in at their airports.
March 5, 2008, 4:45 PM
The farewatcher will help you find the cheapest ticket, so have your trigger finger ready when you see a good deal.
February 21, 2008, 12:48 PM
You might have to get a little Saturday night fever and stay in town (if only to save a little money).
February 8, 2008, 10:02 AM
Farecast has begun to forecast ticket prices for 200 international routes for flights departing within the next six months.
January 22, 2008, 7:49 AM
Passengers can buy tickets and make no payments for 90 days, no credit card required.
January 3, 2008, 11:14 AM
Turns out it's just a catchy form of marketing.
December 26, 2007, 2:27 PM
Hotwire has dropped its $6 a ticket charge, whether you're buying a standard airfare or one of the website's signature "blind bookings" where you don't know the name or time of your flight.
December 21, 2007, 9:35 AM
It's a merging of the minds, if you will; the two searching sites will share their best features.
December 17, 2007, 5:15 PM
Last week, The Cranky Flier noticed that the fares offered on USAirways.com are $5 higher than available elsewhere.
October 19, 2007, 10:23 AM
If you've got flexible travel plans and want to go somewhere exotic, test out this website to find the right trip for you.
October 5, 2007, 8:37 AM
It's that time of year again—drool over great holiday getaway deals.
September 20, 2007, 12:06 PM
In response to the fuss (hear more of our readers' opinions), the airline is slashing a few airfares. Get 'em while they're hot.
September 4, 2007, 10:28 AM
And it's all starring San Francisco.
August 28, 2007, 6:02 PM
Sidestep.com is the latest of new websites offering fare-tracker and sale services.
August 28, 2007, 10:59 AM
With the Backpacker Pass, Rex Airlines makes it practically a piece of cake.
August 24, 2007, 8:31 AM
The air carrier is back with a bang.
August 23, 2007, 10:39 AM
It's not too late to squeeze in a summer getaway.
August 14, 2007, 4:24 PM
It might be a rainy city, but with these prices, you won't mind.
August 13, 2007, 5:15 PM
It's the web agency's 72-hour sale.
July 31, 2007, 3:54 PM
We're always on the lookout for tour operators whose packages meet our Real Deal standards, and Go Ahead Tours is one of the latest to show up on our radar.
July 22, 2007, 10:02 PM
And JetBlue and Southwest are running scared. But you could benefit.
July 20, 2007, 10:11 AM
I was on CNBC last night, and we got to talking about third-party booking engines.
July 19, 2007, 10:16 AM
And they've got inexpensive flights and more service. We like them already.
July 11, 2007, 11:03 AM
Summer brings scorching heat to Sin City—consider that the predicted high is 110 degrees this weekend—and a slowdown in business conferences, all of which is good news for bargain hunters.
June 21, 2007, 8:34 AM
Today Zoom Airlines, a Canadian air carrier, began its first flights from New York City (JFK) to London (Gatwick).
May 31, 2007, 11:40 AM
A break on trips to Ireland, a Harry Potter theme park is in the works, and more great news in today's edition.
May 22, 2007, 7:20 AM
Finding the cheapest airfare is a game—and often, a maddening one at that. A few websites have begun doing the searching for you.
May 16, 2007, 9:00 AM
...and you can make it in less than 80 days! Go continent-hopping for cheaper than you'd think with these sales.
May 15, 2007, 9:01 AM
It's the crystal ball of airfare prices; Farecast came out of beta-testing today and added new features.
May 11, 2007, 10:52 AM
Fly to Germany for cheap, freebies, and bed and breakfast deals.
May 7, 2007, 10:59 AM
Park entrance fee hikes, overnight train trips, and fare sales in today's edition.
May 3, 2007, 10:08 AM
New nonstop flights between L.A. and London, New Mexico's wacky tourism campaign, travel wonders, and more.
May 2, 2007, 2:16 PM
Those last-minute Southwest fares aren't always great deals.
May 2, 2007, 11:42 AM
Eurofly and Condor, though not mainstream, are great ways to get overseas.
May 1, 2007, 11:51 AM
Check out an Aer Lingus sale that ends tomorrow—it's offering some amazing fares for summer travel.
April 30, 2007, 8:03 AM
America's top architectural wonders, US Airways' reservation system, a freebie, and more.
April 26, 2007, 9:10 AM
Find a cheaper deal on another site? Would be great to get the difference, right? Good luck—the airlines are against you on that one.
April 25, 2007, 8:54 AM
A surprise sale from British Airways.
April 24, 2007, 5:53 PM
Airline passengers pay an extraordinary amount—what's to be done?
April 24, 2007, 9:48 AM
The new low-cost carrier debuts—and makes Columbus a winner.
April 23, 2007, 2:16 PM
Until now, there's been a common flaw with most Web travel agencies and fare-searching sites: They've been created by geeks.
April 20, 2007, 2:05 PM
Looking for fares on the cheap is a maddening game. Let some of these sites do the work for you.
April 17, 2007, 9:20 AM
Airtran is running a two-day fare sale.
April 13, 2007, 4:16 PM
Tahiti is bliss incarnate, which is why you should consider booking a last-minute air-hotel package for a six-night stay from Air Tahiti Nui, starting at $1,252 per person.
April 12, 2007, 4:39 PM
Budget-conscious travel blogger Tim Leffel spotlights a cheap fare to Guatemala.
April 12, 2007, 2:28 PM
...We're just flying in it. Recent news points out that the growth of smaller airlines isn't going to stop any time soon—and that the traditional airline business model is in trouble.