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Entries tagged as airport check-in…
November 24, 2009, 11:28 AM
About 2,000 lucky travelers will get cash back this Wednesday.
About 2,000 lucky travelers will get cash back this Wednesday.
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November 20, 2009, 12:01 PM
Airport delays can certainly dampen the festive mood. By dorking out with some airport data, you can play the numbers to decrease your chances of delays and cancellations.
Airport delays can certainly dampen the festive mood. By dorking out with some airport data, you can play the numbers to decrease your chances of delays and cancellations.
November 19, 2009, 12:09 PM
A major FAA computer glitch has been resolved, but it will likely take hours to process the backlog of delayed flights.
A major FAA computer glitch has been resolved, but it will likely take hours to process the backlog of delayed flights.
November 16, 2009, 2:44 PM
The author of the popular blog DeliciousBaby.com, where the motto is "Making Travel with Kids Fun," reveals tips for surviving airports and picking sightseeing ideas your kids will like.
The author of the popular blog DeliciousBaby.com, where the motto is "Making Travel with Kids Fun," reveals tips for surviving airports and picking sightseeing ideas your kids will like.
November 8, 2009, 9:01 PM
JetBlue makes it less straightforward to earn free flights. But it also adds more flexible ways to fly for free.
JetBlue makes it less straightforward to earn free flights. But it also adds more flexible ways to fly for free.
November 6, 2009, 11:52 AM
A couple is suspected of stealing hundreds of bags from Phoenix airport.
A couple is suspected of stealing hundreds of bags from Phoenix airport.
November 3, 2009, 12:20 PM
As part of the show's special series "Things They Don't Want You to Know, Nina talked about what the travel industry doesn't want you to know—from rental cars to airport luggage scales.
As part of the show's special series "Things They Don't Want You to Know, Nina talked about what the travel industry doesn't want you to know—from rental cars to airport luggage scales.
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.
TripAdvisor's new site estimates the fees you'll shell out for flights from the U.K. and throughout Europe.
September 29, 2009, 11:18 AM
British Airways has a new seat-selection fee of about $33. If you don't pay it, you may not be able to sit next to your travel companion or children on your flight.
British Airways has a new seat-selection fee of about $33. If you don't pay it, you may not be able to sit next to your travel companion or children on your flight.
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.
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 25, 2009, 10:47 AM
British Airways will let you reserve the exact seat you want within economy class for a fee of about $60 each way.
British Airways will let you reserve the exact seat you want within economy class for a fee of about $60 each way.
September 22, 2009, 4:15 PM
The plan in Las Vegas is to replace the gate agents with automated turnstiles.
The plan in Las Vegas is to replace the gate agents with automated turnstiles.
September 15, 2009, 2:55 PM
A complete, high-tech, but inexpensive system for resolving many travel snafus, from lost luggage to misdirected passengers.
A complete, high-tech, but inexpensive system for resolving many travel snafus, from lost luggage to misdirected passengers.
August 12, 2009, 2:26 PM
For $599 including most taxes and fees, hop any of JetBlue's routes from 57 cities and more than 600 daily flights.
For $599 including most taxes and fees, hop any of JetBlue's routes from 57 cities and more than 600 daily flights.
July 28, 2009, 1:04 PM
I recently booked a flight on Northwest Airlines, and let me tell you, the carrier has really cut back on perks—even seat assignments, apparently.
I recently booked a flight on Northwest Airlines, and let me tell you, the carrier has really cut back on perks—even seat assignments, apparently.
June 23, 2009, 12:37 PM
Verified Identity Pass, a company that promised to speed passengers through airport security checkpoints for an annual fee, has shut down.
Verified Identity Pass, a company that promised to speed passengers through airport security checkpoints for an annual fee, has shut down.
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.
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 12, 2009, 1:34 PM
Program your airlines' reservations number into your cell phone and use this strategy of standing in line while calling on the phone to rebook your next flight, when your original one is canceled.
Program your airlines' reservations number into your cell phone and use this strategy of standing in line while calling on the phone to rebook your next flight, when your original one is canceled.
June 11, 2009, 8:07 AM
Finding reliable airport security wait-time data is about as frustrating as actually waiting in line at security.
Finding reliable airport security wait-time data is about as frustrating as actually waiting in line at security.
June 5, 2009, 10:35 AM
The airlines are shrinking legroom by an inch or two on average this summer. Use SeatGuru.com or SeatExpert.com to get the skinny on seat info.
The airlines are shrinking legroom by an inch or two on average this summer. Use SeatGuru.com or SeatExpert.com to get the skinny on seat info.
June 4, 2009, 3:39 PM
Comments from you, the flying public, on our recent post about the TSA's new policy on shoes passing through airport x-ray machines.
Comments from you, the flying public, on our recent post about the TSA's new policy on shoes passing through airport x-ray machines.
May 28, 2009, 12:23 PM
In the bin or out of the bin—that is the question.
In the bin or out of the bin—that is the question.
March 9, 2009, 11:04 AM
Heart-attack toast, cross-country train trips, money-saving flight advice, and the best Customs confiscations.
Heart-attack toast, cross-country train trips, money-saving flight advice, and the best Customs confiscations.
March 4, 2009, 9:49 AM
There's never been a nicer airport to get stranded in.
There's never been a nicer airport to get stranded in.
January 9, 2009, 4:14 PM
Playmobil's airport security checkpoint may or may not be fun to play with, but it's definitely fun to laugh about.
Playmobil's airport security checkpoint may or may not be fun to play with, but it's definitely fun to laugh about.
December 16, 2008, 3:08 PM
465 TSA officers have been fired for theft since 2003.
465 TSA officers have been fired for theft since 2003.
December 4, 2008, 5:41 PM
Getting through security will be the least of your worries now that karaoke's come to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Getting through security will be the least of your worries now that karaoke's come to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
November 18, 2008, 9:53 AM
American, British Airways, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, Air Alaska, and Air Canada are rolling out paperless, mobile-phone check-in.
American, British Airways, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, Air Alaska, and Air Canada are rolling out paperless, mobile-phone check-in.
November 11, 2008, 11:12 AM
By paying online at united.com through Jan. 31, you'll pay $12 instead of the usual $15.
By paying online at united.com through Jan. 31, you'll pay $12 instead of the usual $15.
November 6, 2008, 1:42 PM
Watch a chat on CNN with a BudgetTravel.com editor about how to survive your time at the airport.
Watch a chat on CNN with a BudgetTravel.com editor about how to survive your time at the airport.
October 15, 2008, 2:16 PM
More airports are offering flu shots. We point you to a helpful list.
More airports are offering flu shots. We point you to a helpful list.
September 29, 2008, 12:47 PM
Hong Kong and San Francisco take the top spots.
Hong Kong and San Francisco take the top spots.
August 22, 2008, 8:16 AM
Rx for lost luggage? Smart tags.
Rx for lost luggage? Smart tags.
July 3, 2008, 12:11 PM
U.S. customs officials have been inspecting the contents of electronic devices at the border, in some cases keeping them for several weeks before returning them to their owner.
U.S. customs officials have been inspecting the contents of electronic devices at the border, in some cases keeping them for several weeks before returning them to their owner.
July 2, 2008, 12:14 PM
This fall, it may become possible to pass through security without unpacking your laptop—if you have the right bag.
This fall, it may become possible to pass through security without unpacking your laptop—if you have the right bag.
June 16, 2008, 12:46 PM
It's getting costlier to check bags today. Here are some ways to handle the changes.
It's getting costlier to check bags today. Here are some ways to handle the changes.
June 12, 2008, 4:16 PM
American's vice-president for Airport Services Planning spoke with me yesterday about the checked bag fee and other changes at American. I asked him questions that readers have raised.
American's vice-president for Airport Services Planning spoke with me yesterday about the checked bag fee and other changes at American. I asked him questions that readers have raised.
June 12, 2008, 2:32 PM
Starting July 1, United will slap passengers with a $15 fee on domestic flights for the first checked bag. Chaos is likely to reign on the first days of the policy. Get the lowdown.
Starting July 1, United will slap passengers with a $15 fee on domestic flights for the first checked bag. Chaos is likely to reign on the first days of the policy. Get the lowdown.
December 28, 2007, 12:06 PM
Text messaging is the newest way for those on the go to share and receive real-time information about everything from flight delays to tortuous check-in lines.
Text messaging is the newest way for those on the go to share and receive real-time information about everything from flight delays to tortuous check-in lines.
December 6, 2007, 9:01 AM
The TSA has logged a record number of complaints in past months—but you'll be surprised to find out why.
The TSA has logged a record number of complaints in past months—but you'll be surprised to find out why.
November 8, 2007, 9:57 AM
The reason why might surprise you, but the advice is sound.
The reason why might surprise you, but the advice is sound.
October 15, 2007, 10:52 AM
When you're stuck without internet and can't hear if you're flight is delayed, use this service. Or, you know, just print out Budget Travel's trusty wallet card.
When you're stuck without internet and can't hear if you're flight is delayed, use this service. Or, you know, just print out Budget Travel's trusty wallet card.
October 12, 2007, 10:56 AM
Within a few years, you might no longer be using paper boarding passes to go through airport security checkpoints.
Within a few years, you might no longer be using paper boarding passes to go through airport security checkpoints.
October 11, 2007, 10:20 AM
Never travel with checked luggage? This is good news for you.
Never travel with checked luggage? This is good news for you.
October 9, 2007, 5:36 PM
When I flew down to Virginia a couple of weeks ago, I forgot to check in at home, so when I arrived at LaGuardia I checked in at an AirTran kiosk.
When I flew down to Virginia a couple of weeks ago, I forgot to check in at home, so when I arrived at LaGuardia I checked in at an AirTran kiosk.
September 21, 2007, 4:16 PM
As noted earlier this week, Southwest is changing its boarding policy.
As noted earlier this week, Southwest is changing its boarding policy.
September 5, 2007, 12:55 PM
It could be the ultimate in security and identity—but will it get you through the lines faster?
It could be the ultimate in security and identity—but will it get you through the lines faster?
September 4, 2007, 5:34 PM
It's a brave new world, one where you can access real-time updates on what to do at the airport.
It's a brave new world, one where you can access real-time updates on what to do at the airport.
April 19, 2007, 8:34 AM
Checking in at the train station? Not so odd anymore in these forward-thinking cities.
Checking in at the train station? Not so odd anymore in these forward-thinking cities.
April 16, 2007, 3:59 PM
The author's name comes up on at least one of the U.S. government watch lists—making travel difficult and often intimidating.
The author's name comes up on at least one of the U.S. government watch lists—making travel difficult and often intimidating.
