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12 airline regulations we need now

An airline passenger waiting for his rescheduled flight. (AP) Every day, I receive emails from disgruntled airline passengers who feel like they’ve been wronged by the airlines. Some of these complaints I have less sympathy for, frankly, such as the…

Why airlines hate when you book a hidden city airfare

You’ve probably already heard the David vs. Goliath hidden city airfare story that’s been all over the news. Briefly, a sweet faced 22-year-old tech whiz kid in his spare time designed a website called Skiplagged that shows people how to…

Biggest misconceptions about finding the lowest airfares

Don’t be fooled by booking websites: Travel agents have tricks up their sleeves that automated websites have never heard of. (iStock) There’s a “magic” hour to find the best prices. This is the biggest myth of all. Airfares can change…

Airlines’ new pricing plan could take frequent fliers for a ride, say critics

(iStock) Being a frequent flier is supposed to bring rewards, not penalties. But there’s a growing concern by some in the travel industry that airlines are planning to offer customers individualized fares based on how regularly they fly—and their best…