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February

Pros and cons of a la carte airfare pricing

Whether you call the practice à la carte pricing or nickel-and-diming passengers, the fees most airlines now charge for everything from food and drinks to checked bags aren't going away.

How to keep data on your laptop safe when you travel

Business executives or government officials should take special care when they travel to places where rivals might try to filch vital trade secrets or sensitive information.

Cellphones take flight on Ryanair

Budget carrier Ryanair has become the first European airline to launch in-flight cellphone service.

Island Fever

Last week I took a vacation and spent a long weekend on Hawaii's Big Island. As I was enjoying the warm trade winds, my thoughts naturally turned to air service on islands. So this week I chose seven islands all similar sizes and analyzed their levels of commercial flights.

Laptop checks at LHR - trial period over

There has been a change of policy at security central search points at London Heathrow

Advanced Passenger Information UK Requirements From 2009

From 2009, the UK Government will require Advanced Passenger Information for all passengers travelling internationally into and out of the UK. This is being rolled out over the coming year.

Turkish plane crash in Amsterdam

A Turkish Airlines plane has crashed on landing at Amsterdam's Schiphol international airport, killing nine people and injuring 84, six critically.

Ryanair mulls charge for toilets

Irish budget airline Ryanair has said it is considering charging passengers for using the toilet while flying.