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What to do if disaster hits your trip
March 9, 2010If disaster strikes when you are traveling, preparation before departure could be what keeps you safe and gets you home, experts say.
US Airways fined for price advertising violation
March 9, 2010The Department of Transportation slapped US Airways with a $40,000 civil penalty Monday for violating price advertising rules.
Obama nominates ex-Army general to head TSA
March 9, 2010President Obama tapped a former Army general Monday to lead the Transportation Security Administration.
JetBlue offers $10 last-minute fares
March 9, 2010Looking for an affordable last-minute getaway? JetBlue Airways is celebrating its 10th birthday with a $10 one-day fare sale Monday on flights from New York to the airline's original 10 destinations.
What's new in Venice and Rome
March 9, 2010Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year.
How safe is your cruise ship?
March 9, 2010The terrifying moments on board the Louis Majesty, a cruise ship hit by 26-foot waves off northeast Spain, may be prompting second thoughts among travelers considering a vacation at sea.
Giant waves: Tall tales or alarming fact?
March 9, 2010Cinemagoers will be familiar with the thrill of giant waves.
Low airfares that vanish in a click
March 9, 2010Now you see it. Now you don't. When you're airfare shopping, attractive prices can vanish in a split second. What's a traveler to do?
Additional airports to get full-body scanners, feds say
March 9, 2010The federal government is starting to deploy full-body imaging machines at an additional 11 airports across the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Friday.
Haiti quake sparks 'voluntourism'
March 9, 2010When the going gets tough, the compassionate get going. The January earthquake in Haiti prompted a spike in interest in service vacations, several organizations report.
