Hotels: Four-star Omnis from $69 a night

Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

The fare wars are on, with plenty of airlines slashing rates for post-holiday travel. Deals include Midwest‘s Omaha to Ft. Lauderdale for $104 each way. Find the deals at Kayak, Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Cheaptickets, Priceline, and other search engines.

Travel innovations you’ll love

SonjaG recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:

Most of what you read about airlines these days is bad news. Ticket sales are down, surplus planes are being retired to the desert and long flight delays are stranding passengers. Yet, despite the economic struggles that are affecting many carriers’ bottom lines, some are still managing to make passenger improvements that have been a long time coming.

Why Is Southwest Travelers’ Favorite Airline?

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : We love certain airlines and avoid others at all costs. Ed Perkins investigates one survey’s results to explain why Southwest wins top honors and why US Airways has some work to do.

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Best Airlines by Traveler Test

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Ed Perkins examines the pros and cons of airline reader surveys, and finds that they can be useful if you employ some healthy skepticism.

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Flexibility Saves Money Durings the Holidays

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : With airlines adding surcharges on many holiday travel dates, you can save big with a little flexibility and by booking early. Ed Perkins explains how to find the trip that best suits your plans.

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How Do I Know Which Airlines Is the Best?

Smarter Travel has posted some info about airline ratings: Ed Perkins examines the useful but imperfect world of airline ratings, and finds that and no one airline can be best for all travelers.

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Can Airlines Possibly Charge for Anything Else?

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Food, drinks, baggage, and now seat assignments. Ed Perkins debates whether the onslaught of airline fees will ever end and explains what you can do in the meantime.

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Can I Move Frequent Flyer Miles Among Programs?

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : For consumers, the ability to exchange miles and points between their various airline and hotel loyalty accounts is an obvious plus. Airlines and hotels see the matter very differently.

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I Want More Miles! Which Credit Card Do I Get?

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Ed Perkins answers this frequently asked question by comparing bank-issued credit cards with offered by the airlines. Find the credit card that best suits your traveling needs.

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There is no “holiday travel fee,” no matter what you’ve heard

Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

Some news organizations are saying that airlines are going to charge a fee for traveling on the most popular travel days this winter.