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American Nixes No-Fee 24-Hour Reservations Hold

American has begun phasing out its notably customer-friendly practice of allowing travelers to hold a reservation for 24 hours before paying for it.

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Win a Disney Cruise and Resort Stay for 4

Enter the "Dream Come True" sweepstakes by May 6 to win a four-night cruise aboard the Disney Dream ship, plus three nights at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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Airline Quality Improves, Even as Complaints Rise

Can travelers' complaints increase even as the airlines deliver more reliable service? Apparently so, according to a new study.

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Alaska-Virgin America Merger Begets Sadness, Skepticism

Flyers, employees, and investors are downbeat about the merger, and the disappearance of Virgin America as a going concern in particular.

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The 10 Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Business Travel

A new Business Travel News report pegs the prices to visit each of the country's 100 largest cities. Bargains can be found at the bottom of the list.

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JetBlue Luring Fretful Virgin America Flyers with Free Flights

JetBlue is targeting Virgin America flyers dismayed by the prospect of the Alaska Airlines takeover with a free-flight giveaway.

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Airline Complaints Highest in 15 Years. Why?

The airlines have upped their game, registering improvements in delayed flights, mishandled bags, and denied boarding. So why aren't flyers happier?

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Airlines Squeeze Flyers. Congress Says 'OK'

With market forces pushing airlines to pack coach cabins ever tighter, and no meaningful pushback from Congress, there's no joy for cramped flyers.

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Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of April 8, 2016)

If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one), you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.

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Airlines Face Antitrust Scrutiny, Again

The Big Three legacy airlines have quietly changed their pricing policy for multi-city trips. And yes, the new policy makes such trips more expensive.

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Win a Trip to London with Business-Class Air

Enter the PureWow "2016 London Trip" sweepstakes by May 14 for a chance to win a three-night trip for two to London, including business-class air.

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When It Comes to Airports, Smaller Is Better

According to a new study by Phoenix Marketing, airport size and traveler satisfaction are generally inversely related. In other words: Smaller is better.

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New InterContinental Promotion: 'At Least' 65,000 Bonus Points

InterContinental Hotel Group's new promotion features bonuses for both the member's own IHG Rewards account and to share with other program members.

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Starwood Points Now Transfer to Virgin America

Points earned in the loyalty program of Starwood hotels can now be converted into points in the loyalty program of Virgin America. Good; but sad, too.

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Starbucks Offers Fast Track to Gold in New Program

Starbucks is making it a bit easier to earn rewards in its new spend-based frequent-drinker program. But only for a limited time.

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Is This the 'Golden Age of Flying'?

According to Airlines for America, the organization that is paid to represent the interests of U.S. airlines, this is the "golden age of flying." Agree?

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Major Airline Discontinues Phone-Booking Fees. Really!

Effective today: no more fees for Delta bookings made by phone or at a ticket counter.

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InterContinental Discounts Award Stays in Mexico, L. America, the Caribbean

With a 50 percent discount, IHG Rewards members can make their points go farther when redeeming for award stays in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

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Miles & Points: The Week's Best Frequent-Flyer Deals (Week of April 15, 2016)

If it's a good deal (or a notably bad one), you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.

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Limited Time: Delta Discount on Europe Award Flights

Through April 21, SkyMiles members can book business-class award trips to Europe for 105,000 miles roundtrip, for travel June 3 through October 29.

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