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Take Your Carrier to Court Day
As President Bush winds up his last week in office, here's something to ponder, especially if you happen to be sitting on a plane held on the tarmac. One of his administration's last acts in the transportation field was to approve a policy that could open the way for consumers to sue airlines in state courts for any action that might violate their "contract of carriage," that pact that, unbeknownst to most travelers, goes into effect each time an airline sells you a ticket.
US Airways Flight Crashes in Hudson River
US Airways flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson river this afternoon, and geese are reportedly to blame in this developing story. Officials are reporting that everyone is off of the... More on Negotiating Your Hotel Rate
"I just arrived from Cairo," writes reader Janice Schacter, "where I was able to negotiate my room rate at the Four Seasons. Not only did I get a third-night-free deal, but I also lowered the rate by calling the hotel manager. I then negotiated the airport transfer, which was really a price gouge."
Miami: Stop off after the Super Bowl
Don't just see the game and leave. Enjoy all that Miami has to offer--it's an increasingly sophisticated showplace of art and design.
Old Faithful Geyser: Photos of Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Old Faithful Geyser: Pictures of rooms, lobby, lounge and restaurant areas of Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
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