Airlines Slash Profit Forecast for 2013
Citing weaker growth in some parts of Asia and lower freight demand, global airlines reduced their 2013 industry profit forecast by 8%to $11.7 billion.
Fiat Brings in U.S. Bailout Adviser for Chrysler Buyout
Italian carmaker Fiat brought in a veteran of the U.S. auto bailout to break deadlock in talks for it to buy out the minority investor in Chrysler.
Boeing's Stretched-Out Jumbo Jet 787-9 May Fly Next Week
After completing production of its stretched-out long-haul 787 last month, the first test flights of the long-awaited Boeing 787-9 begin next week.
Sharing or Selling Airline Miles Can be Risky, Pricey
When it comes to selling extra miles be sure to know all the risks and costs associated with the sale.
Virgin Galactic to Offer Space Travel Adventures
Virgin Galactic will be offering trips to outer space within the next two years, for the price of $200,000 per ticket. Travelers have booked from all around the world, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees Mostly Up
The general trend is up for foreign transaction fees, but a few issuers have bucked the trend and dropped the fee from top-end rewards cards
Travel Picks: Top 10 St Patrick's Day Parades
From green rivers to flying potatoes, here are some of the best cities to celebrate the Irish holiday.
Drunken St. Patrick's Parades Spark Crackdown
St. Patrick's Day parades bring a rowdy crowd and some cities are turning to social networking tools like Twitters to crack down.
New York Flights Pick Up After Rash of Cancellations Amid Blizzard
Arriving and departing flights at New York City area airports gained steam early on Sunday evening after the worst U.S. East Coast snowstorm in decades resulted in a deluge of cancellations and delays
Could Better Tech Prevent Train Wrecks?
A deadly train incident on the Metro North rail line in New York this week is yet another reminder of the potential dangers surrounding commuters. Yet new technology is in the process of being implemented, in an effort to make trains safer.
United Continental Profit Misses
United Continental Holdings reported fourth-quarter profit below analysts' expectations and said it expects unit revenue to keep sinking as sharply lower oil prices hurt sales to energy clients around the airline's Houston hub.
Southwest Air Profit Meets Expectations
Southwest Airlines reported a fourth-quarter profit in line with analysts' expectations and said it expected first-quarter operating unit revenue to be unchanged from a year earlier.
Delta Air Misses Fourth-Quarter Expectations But Sees Better Margin
Delta Air Lines Inc reported fourth-quarter profit slightly below analysts' estimates on Tuesday but forecast a higher profit margin as cheap fuel continues to help its bottom line.
DOT: Pilots forgetting how to fly manually
Pilots relying on auto pilot
What Travel Insurance is Best for Your Trip?
If you're heading on a trip for business or pleasure, it may be a good idea to invest in trip insurance. We've got all the specifics on what type of coverage is right for your time away.
How to Plan the Perfect Vacation
While you can’t control an erupting volcano grounding planes or a mechanical problem closing your kid’s favorite amusement park, there are steps you can take to be more prepared and avoid wasting money.
U.S. Airlines Cut Capacity to Battle Fuel Costs
To help cope with rising fuel prices, major U.S. airlines announced further 2011 capacity reductions.
What to Consider Before Getting a Hotel Credit Card
Just as with frequent flier programs, hotel cards are tied to loyalty programs, and just as you maximized your miles by sticking to one airline group, you'll get the most benefit if you can stick to one hotel chain.
Lowest Credit Card Fee for Foreign Travel?
When you swipe your credit card overseas to make a purchase, in most cases a foreign transaction fee will apply for the currency conversion--but that doesn't have to be the case.
Attention Travelers: Avoid these Unnecessary Fees
Many travelers are experiencing sticker shock as the travel industry is looking to make up lost revenue thanks to a down economy by adding on extra fees and charges.















