Gasoline saving tips

Jon Surmacz · April 23, 2008

Here are some tips for saving gas on your next summer road trip.

 

Troubled travelers turning to agents

Jon Surmacz · April 22, 2008

As airlines cancel flights, or worse, go out of business, and fuel costs rise, travelers are turning to travel agents as they seek help.

 

United posts $537 million loss

Jon Surmacz · April 22, 2008

United Airlines will cut flights and 1,100 jobs after posting a $537 million first-quarter loss Tuesday.

 

Family-only seating?

Jon Surmacz · April 22, 2008

It’s not likely that airlines will offer seating areas exclusively for those with children in tow. Here’s why.

 

Richard Branson’s flight plan

Jon Surmacz · April 22, 2008

“We’re going to shake up the market,” billionaire Richard Branson tells Time Magazine. He expects Virgin America to be profitable within two years.

 

Drivers feeling the squeeze

Jon Surmacz · April 22, 2008

As retail gas prices climb above $3.50 a gallon, drivers are adjusting their habits.

 

Stretching a weak dollar

Jon Surmacz · April 21, 2008

Americans planning trips to Europe this summer can minimize their vacation costs, should the dollar drop further, by carefully planning now.

 

Transportation secretary speaks

Jon Surmacz · April 21, 2008

Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said late last week that federal regulators and American Airlines must explain why so many travelers had their flights canceled last week during safety inspections.