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AT&T jumps on board with airplane Wi-Fi

Apr 30, 2014
Until this week, the in-flight internet business was dominated by Gogo.

It pays to be polite in-flight

Apr 18, 2014
Airfare Watchdog George Hobica tells us why it's worth being nice to flight attendants.
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) stewardess stands next to a display of the new Singapore Airlines First Class seat during their next generation cabin product launch in Singapore.
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Tired of paying to check your bags? Here's one solution.

Jun 3, 2013
Paying for your airplane bags in bulk?

Quiz: They sell that in SkyMall?!

May 3, 2013
You've probably browsed through the in-flight shopping catalog SkyMall. Have you seen the bizarre things they sell? See if you can tell which products are real and which are made up with our quiz.

Travel advice from the airfare watchdog

May 3, 2013
A lot has changed about air travel since Greg Hobica founded the site airfarewatchdog.com in 1998. But, he says, it's still possible to score a great travel deal if you follow his advice.

10 tips for traveling with kids

May 2, 2013
Nobody likes to hear a screaming kid on a flight or deal with difficult children while on vacation. Here are some sanity-saving tips on how to travel with children.

The in-flight delight that is Skymall

Apr 29, 2013
Have you ever bought something from Skymall?
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Can we all just agree that SkyMall is now officially dead?

Mar 26, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration could, by July, recommend new rules about stowing your iPad and Kindle during takeoff.

Airfares to remain high throughout this decade

Mar 8, 2012
The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting that there will be more air travelers chasing fewer flights, pushing prices up.

The best time to buy airline tickets

Jan 23, 2012
A recent study finds domestic airfares bought six weeks in advance are the cheapest.