Plane Crashes in Hudson River

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.

• Successful Water Landings Are Rare
• Passenger, Witness Reports: 'Not as bad as I thought'
• Photos | Witness: 'Regular Landing'

FAA Seeks to Improve Training

Aviation regulators have proposed sweeping changes to update employee training programs across the airline industry.

Flight Delays Could Result in Lawsuits

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.

Tasting the $100,000 Tuna

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 Says Fewer Skiers at Resorts

Vail Resorts said that skier visits and forward bookings have declined for the season to date.

Fliers Saw Longer Delays in 2008

Airline delays grew longer in 2008, averaging nearly one hour. Scott McCartney on which carriers performed better or worse than others last year.

• Podcast: 2008's Airline Winners

Ways to Stretch Your Travel Dollars

The end of a year is a good time to revamp how you go about planning trips.

• Podcast: Web Tools for Traveling Smarter

Prepping for Risks of Overseas Travel

Columnist Sue Shellenbarger answers readers' questions about concerns over international travel.

Last-Minute New Year's Deals

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.

Claiborne CEO Flies Commercial to Cut Costs

Public anger and tough times mean more CEOs may soon be joining Liz Claiborne's William L. McComb on commercial flights.

• Discuss: Should CEOs fly coach?

How to Watch the Inaugural

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.

• Video: Obama Inauguration Tickets Bring Christmas Cheer

Amtrak Trains Delayed by Cold, Storms

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.

Fargo, North Dakota

Reporter Joel Millman on what to do, where to eat and where to stay in this funky (and frigid) Northern Plains college town.

Snow Slips Up Holiday Travelers

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.

FAA to Reduce LaGuardia Flights

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.

Defending the Monarch

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.

Squeezing Value from Miles

You can get much more value out of your frequent-flier miles by getting out of coach. Scott McCartney on the upgrade strategy.

• Podcast | Middle Seat Terminal blog

US Airways Pilots Halt Voluntary Data Sharing

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.

The Next Bali

With stunning natural beauty -- and a $600 million resort complex in the works -- Lombok aims to become a travel hot spot.

• Photos: Tourist Destinations in Lombok

Journeys for Every Wallet

There's a special appeal right now for books that offer travel advice, or just inspiring images of faraway places.

Airlines Improve On-Time Arrivals

U.S. airlines' on-time performance and baggage handling improved in October, and the carriers overall posted a lower rate of domestic cancellations.

Recession Spurs Ski Deals

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.

Plunging Value of Miles Saps Flier Loyalty

The value of frequent-flier miles has dropped so far that airline programs no longer drive customer loyalty as strongly as they used to.

• Podcast: The declining value of a mile
• Blog: Time for New Kinds of Frequent-Flier Programs?

Dubai Airline Is Flying High

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.

• Photos: Emirates' Glamorous Crew

Partying With the Laureates

"Nobel Week" in Stockholm is full of festivities, many of them open to the public.

5th Avenue Holiday

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 Med Searches for Balance

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.

Wine Events: Late-Autumn Warmers

A list of candlelit tastings and other events at wineries nationwide. Plus, a two-day wine sale at Sotheby's in London.

Highs and Lows at Heathrow, JFK

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.

• Podcast | Middle Seat Terminal blog