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Airlines fined $175,000 for stranding travelers
The federal government fined three airlines $175,000 Tuesday for stranding passengers on a plane overnight at the Rochester, Minn., airport in...
USA TODAY, 11/25/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
Flier satisfaction with airlines goes up a bit
Though fliers grumble about delays, cancellations and luggage fees, several airlines get gold stars for performance from fliers in a survey...
USA TODAY, 11/24/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
Tip? No tip? How much? A primer for hotel guests
Though he's a seasoned business traveler, Kevin O'Connor isn't sure what to tip at hotels. "I am always unsure, so frequently I don't tip when I...
USA TODAY, 11/17/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
Rental car taxes are getting jacked up
Anyone renting a car in Maine would be paying the state 12.5% of their bill in excise taxes starting last month if the legislature there had its...
USA TODAY, 11/03/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
Airlines get a discouraging forecast
A new report predicts a drop in the number of airline passengers next year, putting a damper on the travel industry's hopes for a recovery. The...
USA TODAY, 10/15/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
Cheaper business fares still a tough sell
Trying to lure business travelers back into more expensive seats, airlines have slashed business-class fares to foreign cities. Many business-class...
USA TODAY, 10/09/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
Airlines add surcharge for travel around holidays
The number of days passengers must pay extra for flying during busy holiday periods has jumped. Several airlines are now charging a $10...
USA TODAY, 10/08/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
Rural flight subsidies hit bumpy air
Missouri's Joplin Regional Airport has so few passengers in its new, big terminal that frequent-flier George Chen says "a novice golf hack can...
USA TODAY, 09/24/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
O'Hare's taxes highest
The recession has reduced travel, but it hasn't stopped an increase in the taxes travelers pay, a study out today from a business travel group...
USA TODAY, 08/24/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication -
Stranded fliers want more from airline
An attempt by Continental Airlines to compensate passengers stuck overnight inside a regional jet on the tarmac of the Rochester, Minn., airport...
USA TODAY, 08/19/09 by Gary Stoller · More from publication
