Travel
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The sad demise of bereavement faresMay 26, 2014 8:07 am - Farewell to bereavement fares. Decades ago, when the skies were more caring, airlines offered grieving family members discounted fares on urgent travel to a funeral or a...
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Berkshire may insure against flight delays, lost luggageMay 26, 2014 6:14 am - Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Peter Eastwood, hired last year to expand into more insurance niches, is pushing into travel coverage in the latest challenge to American Inter...
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Your guide to navigating confusing airline feesMay 25, 2014 6:31 am - NEW YORK - The Department of Transportation proposed a new set of rules aimed at protecting airline passengers by requiring more disclosure of airline fees. Here are som...
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Airlines should disclose bag fees before purchase, U.S. saysMay 25, 2014 6:31 am - Airlines in the U.S. would have to disclose bag fees and seat-assignment charges upfront when tickets are sold under a proposed change in federal transportation regulati...
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Tips for avoiding travel road bumps, costly mistakesMay 25, 2014 6:12 am - The secrets to a hassle-free summer vacation seem simple enough: Keep a checklist. Read the rules, especially if you're flying. Take photos of your rental car. Don't mak...
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Tips for saving money on a theme park visitMay 24, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — As the summer travel season starts several theme parks have raised their ticket prices. But don't let that put a damper on your plans. Here are several ways t...
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On the road: Do-Division leads off Chicago street festsMay 24, 2014 5:30 am - Chicago Get this party arted The kickoff to Chicago's neighborhood summer festival season is a great one, starting with the Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk Sale in We...
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Storm-related delays ease at New York airportsMay 23, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Flight delays are easing at three New York City-area airports after thunderstorms wreaked havoc on Memorial Day weekend travel. The FAA says as of midnight Fr...
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Go for the food: Homemade food in Jerusalem marketMay 23, 2014 5:30 am - JERUSALEM - Jerusalem's bustling open-air Mahane Yehuda market offers a dizzying assault on the senses. Vendors compete with screams over the prices of their produce as ...
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Have fun by the sea for free in Santa CruzMay 23, 2014 5:30 am - SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Walking along the bluffs of Santa Cruz, wind in your hair, sparkling blue ocean at your feet, you can spend a happy few hours taking in the million-...