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Airlines have already collected more than $1 billion in bag fees this year

Airlines have already collected more than $1 billion in bag fees this year

Airlines have already collected more than $1 billion in bag fees this year

The amount of revenue airlines generate from baggage fees is up this year.

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A guide to surviving flights on ultra-low-cost airlines like Spirit, Frontier, and Ryanair

There are a few things every traveler should know before flying on an ultra-low-cost carriers (or ULCCs for short). Here’s your guide to surviving a ULCC.

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How early do you really need to get to the airport?

Airlines can recommend that passengers show up to the airport as early as 4 hours before a flight. But do you really need to be there that early?

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El Monterey frozen wraps recalled because they could contain rocks

The family packs containing egg, potato and bacon are being recalled because they could have small rocks.

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Maker of Ragu issues voluntary recall for some varieties of pasta sauce

Some production codes of the popular pasta sauce may contain fragments of plastic.

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The most expensive days to travel this summer

You may want to consider off-peak travel days if you're planning a summer trip.

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Survey: Nearly 1 in 4 American adults are worse off now than before the Great Recession

Even though nationwide economic numbers paint a rosy picture overall, many Americans have been left behind.

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These are the best times to visit Walt Disney World

A Disney World vacation is most enjoyable with airfare and hotel prices low, the thermometer hovering around 70 and the crowds thin. Here's when that happens.

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Is the Dominican Republic safe for tourists?

Tourism is a major industry in the Dominican Republic, but reports of tourist deaths and attacks have some worried.

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How Venmo and other payment apps are ushering in a new way to tip

Apps are becoming the modern way to slip a few bucks into a service provider’s pocket.

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5 Peaks You Can Climb Without Waiting in Line on Mount Everest

The Points & Miles Backpacker is a weekly column appearing every Monday. TPG Contributor Brian Biros, who has backpacked the globe for the past 15 years, discusses how to fund this adventurous, budgeted and increasingly popular form of travel with points and miles. He’ll also explore all things backpacking-related. Read his story here and his high-level approach here. On May …

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Hotel Room or Home Rental: How to Choose the Right One for Your Trip

INSIDER SECRET: Home rentals may be better for large groups or extended vacations. Hotel stays can be a better choice for business travelers or special occasions. To Airbnb or not to Airbnb? That is the question. Factors like price, location and type of trip all play a part in the decision. It’s not an exact … Continue reading "Hotel Room or Home Rental: How to Choose the Right One for Your Trip"

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