Transportation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.