American, Continental, United, US Airways, and JetBlue are suing the FAA to block new, stronger crew rest rules aimed at addressing pilot fatigue.

AirTran is back with its third year of AirTran U, a cheap standby program for college students. The fares are low (from $69), but the blackout dates and carry-on restrictions are a downer.

Tell us whether you're planning to travel more or less this year and how far you plan to venture from home.

As the hours tick down to the New Year, it's time to take one last look back at the highlights—er, lowlights, shall I say—of travel industry news in 2008.

Does this mean fuel (and oil) will stay cheap for the foreseeable future? Maybe. But Southwest will play it safe regardless.

Nasty weather snarled traffic across the country, notably in Chicago. Were your travel plans affected? Share your story.

Frontier Airlines debuted a new flexible structure called AirFairs that lets passengers choose how they'd prefer to pay for their air travel.

All together now: It's the most won-der-ful time of the year! Right? With foul weather heading in, maybe not, even with fewer people expected to travel this Christmas.

Imagine this: Two major European airlines actually cut their fuel surcharges in response to falling fuel costs. American carriers, take note.

Whether it's due to the Virgin America effect or not, Boston is suddenly heating up. Both American and JetBlue announced they will increase service from Logan in the coming months.

Delta's in-flight Wi-Fi service debuted on six aircraft, most of which fly short routes along the Eastern seaboard. Why, you may even be reading this blog in the air!

With fewer flights and fewer passengers, airlines are finding it easier to keep their service on schedule. It makes sense, but is it good for travelers?

Several days of nationwide rioting has shut down all travel into and out of Greece. The U.S. Embassy in Athens has issued a warning urging caution.

JetBlue will add Costa Rica to its ever-growing list of Caribbean and Latin American destinations. The carrier will also reinstate seasonal service between Boston and San Francisco.

Ever wished you could whisk through check-in, security, and boarding, like the elite frequent flyers do? Well, for $25, now you can.

Beantown residents, not Chicagoans, will reap the benefits of new low-cost service. United, American, and Delta made sure of it.

Shut your eyes (just for a moment) and think back to your favorite beach. Remember the sun, the sand, the surf. Then open your eyes and tell us about it!

Research by CheapTickets.com reveals the top three cheapest U.S. cities or international destinations to visit in each month of 2009.

Also in the news this week, European airlines get acquisition-crazy, and Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport opens after a weeklong siege by antigovernment activists.

Is this Christmas going to be a merry one for travelers, and for the airlines? A survey of SmarterTravel.com readers suggests that fewer will fly, but that they'll enjoy it more.

Southwest will shave fewer flights than previously thought. That's the good news. The not-so-good news is that the airline won't grow its fleet next year.

Most travelers faced relatively minor delays on their way home this Thanksgiving. And then on Sunday the weather turned foul, and everything fell apart.

Airlines are considering more capacity cuts next year in the hopes of protecting their profits in a weak economy. Of course, that leaves passengers with fewer seats and pricier tickets.

Frontier backtracked on its decision to eliminate free same-day standby, proving once again that customers can get airlines to change their minds. But did the airline do enough?

Despite all the unpleasantness of the past year (new fees, capacity cuts ... the list goes on) there's a lot to be thankful for this year. Really!