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To pacify fliers, airlines restore tiny perks

NEW YORK – After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach. Don’t expect ample legroom or free checked bags. But ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

In Italy, charmed by history – and pasta

An old Italian proverb says “a day without pasta is like a day without sunshine.” My husband and favorite travelling companion, Richard, and I were ready for some pasta and for our fourth tr...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Uncertainty surrounds rules for air travelers

These are confusing times for airline passengers. In recent weeks, the government has made two surprising policy changes: First, the Transportation Security Administration announc...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

The making of Mardi Gras: A celebration of creativity

NEW ORLEANS – It’s glitter season in New Orleans. A time for feathers, papier-mâché, sequins, paint, bailing wire, bones, and just about any other item that can be used for decoration. Acros...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Magical Laotian town upended by surge in tourism

Tourism upends Laotian town after being named World Heritage Site

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

How U.S. air travelers compare to the world

Hatred for annoying seatmates is universal

DATE: Jan 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

United Airlines’ service begins to improve

Like a 747 loaded to capacity, United Airlines is rising – slowly, steadily and improbably. “I thought I was imagining it,” says Anne Klein, who works for a marketing agency in Du...

DATE: Jan 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

From architecture to cuisine, Phoenix can surprise you

From architecture to cuisine, Phoenix can surprise you

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Chance meeting leads to new life for African

Zimbabwean finds new home in Durango

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Las Vegas cabs overcharge by $47M a year

Credit card fee of $3 called ‘absurd’

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

Can you get sued for a bad review? Yes, you can

If he reveals the details of his awful vacation-rental experience, Terry Fedigan is afraid of what might happen. The rental property’s owner could sue – and win. Last summer, he r...

DATE: Jan 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

You don’t have to be a star to love the Sundance Film Festival

SALT LAKE CITY – Every January, the streets of the mountain town of Park City, Utah, light up as the Robert Redford-founded Sundance Film Festival pulls in big names to introduce future Osca...

DATE: Jan 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Travel

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