There's a statistic that caught me off guard last year: 58% of travelers now say they'd rather bring their dog on a long trip than a human friend. At first, I laughed.
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View AllAirlines Can Hide Baggage Fees Again After Court Ruling
WASHINGTON - A Fifth Circuit ruling has eliminated the requirement for airlines to show baggage and change fees upfront, reverting to 2011-era disclosure standards.
By Bob Vidra
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Japanese Airlines Hike Fuel Fees Despite Price Drop
TOKYO, Japan - All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines are hitting passengers with fuel surcharges topping $400 on long-haul flights, even as Asian jet fuel prices fall sharply from March highs.
By Bob Vidra
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Polar Trip Demand Soars: Book Years Ahead Now
GLOBAL - Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruises are selling out 18 to 24 months in advance as passenger numbers surge and new environmental rules cap ship sizes in fragile polar regions.
By Jeff Colhoun
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American Airlines Disrupts Loyalty With $35 Upgrades
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines' ultra-cheap last-minute upgrade offers are sparking debate over whether the carrier is undermining its own loyalty program to fill empty premium seats.
By Bob Vidra
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Ski Resorts Become Summer Golf Havens Across US
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Boyne Golf spotlights 14 U.S. ski resorts doubling as summer golf destinations, from Maine to Montana, with courses carved into terrain that hosts skiers in winter.
By Bob Vidra
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Airline Wi-Fi Crashes Under Surge in Passenger Use
Several major U.S. airlines' Wi-Fi provider has acknowledged sluggish service and outages on long-haul flights as passenger usage surges.
By Bob Vidra
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Travel Accessories
The Travel Watches I Actually Wear: Stylish, Useful, and Not Worth Getting Mugged Over
I love watches. I love nice watches. I also love not turning myself into a walking insurance claim the second I step out of an airport.A good travel watch has a very specific job. It needs to tell the
Travel Accessories
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition Chaos
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition ChaosI have very little patience for travel bags that only look good in a product photo.A good bag earns its place the hard
Photography
The 100MP Camera That Made Me Leave the Big Kit Behind
I have owned, tested, broken, carried, and cursed at more camera gear than any normal person should. I have shot everything from expeditions in Mongolia, ships in Antarctica to luxury hotels, wildlife