Douglas Quinby was shocked at the price. Traveling from Atlanta to New Orleans in two weeks for work, the travel industry analyst found an airline ticket for $130 a week ago and grabbed it.
Need to recover from the holidays? With airfare at its lowest point in a year, now is the best time to get away.
As the holiday travel season kicks into high gear, American Airlines' CEO says it will be "business as usual" for passengers, despite filing for bankruptcy.
The Thanksgiving holiday is not only one of the busiest times to travel but it's also the most expensive. And this year it will only get worse.
The sluggish economy hasn't stopped airlines from hiking the price of flying ... again.
The tax holiday is over for U.S. airlines.
If you're looking to get away this summer, brace yourself: Airfares are likely to be 10% to 15% higher than last year, warns Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com.
The cost of a plane ticket keeps jumping, and it seems the sky's the limit for price. Why? Because you're willing to pay.
U.S. airlines had their best year in a decade in 2010, but with a mere 2% profit margin.
Airlines are hiking their fares at the fastest pace in two years, driven by high fuel prices and enticed by strong consumer appetite.
Soaring airfares have some travelers worried they'll stay grounded this summer.
Wouldn't it be great if your next big vacation could include your entire family -- as in, three or four generations?
Do I care, or should I? That's a typical traveler's response to the back-and-forth arguments in American Airlines' push to distribute its own fare information.
Air fares are up dramatically this holiday season -- so there's no point in waiting for last-minute deals because they're not going to happen, experts say.
If you want to fly for the holidays, then get ready to empty your wallet, because air fares are heading sky-high.
There are only 96 more shopping days until Christmas. This year, experts say, you should be shopping early for more than just gifts.
The troubled euro zone is being eyed by Americans as this summer's hot spot.
When film director Kevin Smith was recently kicked off a flight because of his size, he focused his anger on Southwest, but the incident put the spotlight on all airlines and their heavy passenger policies.
The round of baggage fees that came last year may have annoyed the heck out of customers, but according to government figures, they were a billion-dollar lifesaver for cash-strapped airlines.
The plunging price of jet fuel has airline passengers wondering why fares haven't plunged accordingly.
The grip U.S. airlines have on travelers' wallets is about to get tighter as carriers go ahead with plans to trim their domestic schedules due to the high cost of fuel
Jet setters, get ready for more fare hikes and fewer flights.
For Glenn Wakai, the world is about to get a lot bigger.
With airlines cutting out extras and charging for things that used to be free - like checked baggage - passengers are wondering what they'll pay for next.
American's fee on checked luggage is a calculated gamble that consumers would rather shell out at the airport than pay higher ticket prices
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Travelers can expect fewer deals and higher fares on some routes if Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines complete the merger announced Monday, because it could trigger a wave of consolidation within the airline industry.
The chaos facing air travelers on American Airlines is almost over.
It may be time to wave goodbye to some of those discount fares. If Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines complete a merger to form the largest U.S. airline, travelers can expect fewer deals and higher fares on some remote routes.
When it comes to airline ticket rules, the devil isn't in the details. The devil is the details.
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