The enforcement of airline rules dropped sharply last year with fines levied against airlines and travel companies falling to the lowest level since 2001.
A US Airways Group jetliner carrying about 150 people crashed into the Hudson River on after hitting a flock of birds. All passengers were safely evacuated.
Aviation regulators have proposed sweeping changes to update employee training programs across the airline industry.
Passengers may be able to sue airlines for breach of contract if flights are delayed too long on the tarmac, according to rules proposed by the DOT.
Two Tokyo restaurants are serving up the year's "auspicious" bluefin. How does this expensive fish taste? Smooth, succulent and a little on the light side.
Vail Resorts said that skier visits and forward bookings have declined for the season to date.
Airline delays grew longer in 2008, averaging nearly one hour. Scott McCartney on which carriers performed better or worse than others last year.
The end of a year is a good time to revamp how you go about planning trips.
Columnist Sue Shellenbarger answers readers' questions about concerns over international travel.
Many popular New Year's Eve spots, including hotels in Times Square, are offering deep discounts in an effort to appeal to more frugal consumers.
Public anger and tough times mean more CEOs may soon be joining Liz Claiborne's William L. McComb on commercial flights.
Some two million people are expected to show up in Washington, D.C., for Obama's inauguration. Here's how to enjoy the day amid the crowds.
Hundreds of Amtrak passengers bound for holiday destinations hunkered down in waiting rooms -- some for nearly 24 hours -- as snowstorms and Arctic cold delayed their trains.
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A fight over airline-passenger rights in Europe threatens to flare up in the wake of a ruling that puts pressure on carriers to compensate travelers delayed when planes are grounded for technical problems.
Reporter Joel Millman on what to do, where to eat and where to stay in this funky (and frigid) Northern Plains college town.
Winter weather continues to disrupt a slower-than-normal holiday travel week that most airlines had expected to go smoothly, with fewer people on the road amid the slumping economy.
The FAA is reducing the number of flights at New York's LaGuardia Airport in a bid to improve the airport's dismal on-time record.
Mexico is trying to protect the millions of monarch butterflies that travel there from the U.S. and Canada in a phenomenon thought to be one of the greatest migrations on Earth.
You can get much more value out of your frequent-flier miles by getting out of coach. Scott McCartney on the upgrade strategy.
In the latest setback for pilot-airline cooperation on safety initiatives, US Airways became the third mainline U.S. airline to discontinue voluntary programs for reporting operational incidents.
With stunning natural beauty -- and a $600 million resort complex in the works -- Lombok aims to become a travel hot spot.
There's a special appeal right now for books that offer travel advice, or just inspiring images of faraway places.
U.S. airlines' on-time performance and baggage handling improved in October, and the carriers overall posted a lower rate of domestic cancellations.
As the recession begins taking a toll on the ski industry, resort operators are offering a flurry of discounts they hope will draw more visitors.
The value of frequent-flier miles has dropped so far that airline programs no longer drive customer loyalty as strongly as they used to.
Dubai's government-owned airline has put some of the glamour back into air travel. But it comes with a price: Emirates is a demanding employer, flight attendants say.
"Nobel Week" in Stockholm is full of festivities, many of them open to the public.
The Plaza hotel in New York celebrates its first post-renovation holiday season … The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago offers New Year's Eve rates … and more.
Club Méditerranée's plans to change its reputation from midmarket fun-in-the-sun destination to luxury brand could take a hit as the world economy falters.
A list of candlelit tastings and other events at wineries nationwide. Plus, a two-day wine sale at Sotheby's in London.
It's good news when the two most-congested airports in the world -- London's Heathrow and New York's JFK -- open new passenger terminals. But there are trade-offs.
Reporter Christopher Conkey on what to do, where to stay and where to eat in Northern Ireland's bustling capital.
Writer Nell Casey on what to do, where to eat and where to stay in this historic section of Quebec's largest city.
Editor Dean Napolitano on what to do, where to eat and where to stay in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo.
A list of overnight holiday packages at wineries and other wine events nationwide.
While wealthier communities were initially faring better in the housing downturn, the recent financial crisis is taking its toll on expensive resort areas.
Reporters Yukari Iwatani Kane, Betsy McKay and Andrea Petersen on their favorite sweet shops in San Francisco, Atlanta and New York.
The annual holiday vacation may be out of reach this winter, but festive-season stays at local hotels can create memories -- and preserve cash.
Carey Island, a spot where you can faintly feel the land's ancient pulse, turns out to be just 50 minutes' easy drive from the Petronas Twin Towers in the center of Kuala Lumpur.
Toy stores where shoppers can find unique gifts in Los Angeles, Dallas and New York City.
Bruce Stanley on Hanoi, the capital and cultural heart of fast-changing Vietnam.
Tour the city's gentrified alleyways – once associated with poor and uncouth inhabitants, these narrow lanes are now home to trendy stores and cafes worth exploring.
Modern skyscrapers, crowds, traffic jams and chaos may be your first impression of Seoul, but this ancient city -- more than 2,000 years old -- has more to offer.
—Stephen Wagner, a 27-year-old who spent nearly three weeks traveling through Syria.“I was in Morocco in the spring, but I found it too aggressive toward tourists, with people always trying to sell things. I heard Syria was completely different. And it's true.”
Reporter Christopher Conkey on what to do, where to stay and where to eat in Northern Ireland's bustling capital.
New York's Greenwich Hotel has a relaxing atmosphere and attractive public spaces, but the staff and food could be a bit better.
Looking for a place to toast the convention's end? Here's where to find the Mile High City's best beer.
Visitors to the Abbazia San Pietro in Valle, a medieval monastery turned hotel in Umbria, savor Italian life in a lower key, with regional food, day hikes and evenings spent lingering over local wines.
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Rosewood Hotels and Resorts are offering travelers to the Caribbean and Mexico a complimentary fifth night for stays of four or more consecutive nights at any of five different Rosewood resorts.
Orbitz is offering hotels and travel packages with savings of up to 50%, Southwest Airlines announced a fare sale for select days, and more.
For years, this city of 17 million saw traffic jams and endless commutes. But thanks to an ambitious new subway network, Beijing is transforming into a more urbane metropolis.
Vail Resorts dropped multiday lift-ticket prices back down to last ski season's prices, some New York City luxury hotels are offering a third night free, and more.
A record number of people visited New York City this year, but the once-rapid growth in the city's tourism industry has slowed, and officials are bracing for more bad news next year.
The Old Tavern at Grafton in Vermont is offering a free-night discount, and Vacationroost.com has special deals on winter rentals this season.
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