Delta Air Lines raises fees for checked bags

Checking in luggage on Delta Air Lines is about to cost passengers even more, starting Tuesday. Passengers paying online for checked bags will be charged $23 for the first bag and $32 for the second — an $8 and $7 increase from current rates, respectively. Those checking in bags at the airport will shell out [...]

10 weird things found in unclaimed luggage

We’ve all seen it: that one lonely bag on the baggage claim track at the airport that goes around and around with no owner in sight. What happens to it if no one shows up? Well, it might end up at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama. That’s where you can visit a store [...]

Canada limits carry-on baggage on flights into U.S

Canada is immediately limiting carry-on items for flights to the United States in the aftermath of a failed terror attack on a Northwest Airlines flight. “Effective immediately, U.S.-bound passengers are not allowed to bring carry-on bags into the cabin of the aircraft, with some exceptions,” said a statement from Transport Canada. According to the agency, [...]

Been away from the airport? A lot has changed

Haven’t flown since last Christmas? Be prepared. Things have changed. Airlines continued to adjust to the tough economy. There are even fewer planes in service, and that can make rebooking after a cancellation tougher. Higher bag fees and new charges can make flying more expensive. And swine flu worries mean you might get a wary [...]

14 ways to survive a holiday flight

It’s the season…for long lines and frayed nerves. Here’s how to cope. Lighten up Do yourself a favor and ship your presents. Nearly every U.S. airline charges a fee to check a bag, so shipping gifts is now cheaper and more convenient than carrying them in your luggage. If you decide to tote your gifts [...]

Survey finds travelers taking health precautions

More than half of adult travelers say they are taking more precautions against flu this year compared to last year, according to a poll conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health. Eighty-one percent of adults who traveled by plane, bus, train or cruise ship in the past year said they will sneeze into their [...]

The decade in travel: Technology and terrorism

Remember getting through an airport without removing your shoes, dumping your water bottle or showing ID? Remember when buying plane tickets by phone was faster than using a clunky Web site with a dial-up connection? Remember when you needed a guidebook to plan a vacation, and when you had to phone ahead to get directions? [...]