Another European carrier calls it quits, an online travel agency offers entertainment options up front, and a legacy line finishes an upgrade.

If it was a good deal (or a notably bad one) from an airline, hotel, or car rental loyalty program, you can read all about it here, and plan your travel accordingly.

In what the company claims will result in "the richest elite program in the industry," Starwood has added a slew of new benefits for elite members of its Preferred Guest program.

A new bill proposes to undo the latest consumer protection rules. But overturning the new rules would do consumers a great harm.

A 100-year-old Redwood forest, 11 freshwater lakes, and scenic walking paths for every fitness level.

No time to browse hundreds of travel sites and blogs to get to the good stuff? Consider us your personal fascinating-story search engine. This week, we unearthed the answer to the germy remote-control conundrum, a roundup of dreamy hotels close to home, and more.

On the train, the journey can be the destination. Here are some appealing (and heavily discounted) trips for winter and spring.

With all the talk that Washington is "broken," it's good to report that House and Senate negotiators agreed on a bipartisan program to extend FAA funding for four years.

Packing the wrong thing in your checked bag could ruin your whole trip. Are you still making any of these 10 common packing mistakes?

This amazing bridge is taller than the Eiffel Tower!

Tickets to the 2012 games are tough to get. Why not take in Shin Kicking, Gravy Wrestling, or (our personal favorite) the World Stinging Nettle Eating Championships instead?

The IRS wants you to pay taxes on miles earned for opening a savings or checking account. What's next: a tax on miles earned for signing up for credit cards?

Visit Florida at a major discount with Direct Air's sale fares of 50 percent off regular rates.

One of the less-touristy coastal spots in Italy, this hilltop town is full of Italian character, amazing views, and beautiful beaches.

Failure to buy the right coverage could bust your budget beyond expectations.

Spirit is using rules created to protect flyers as an excuse to charge them more. Oh, the irony!

There's reason to believe American is going to squeeze ultra-narrow seats into coach, reports Ed Perkins.

Enter Priority Club Rewards Cruises' "Million Points" sweepstakes by April 30 for a chance to win the grand prize: 500,000 Priority Club points, plus a $2,000 cruise voucher.

Spend more on one night's sleep than most people make in a year!

This terrible on-the-shoulder fanny pack "practically invites muggers," writes Caroline Morse, and "even the models seem embarrassed to wear it."

Remember Toonces the Driving Cat? Meet his cousin Ripples—the cat who (tried to) take over the cockpit on a recent Air Canada flight.

See the real-life inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle.

Museums on Us affords Bank of America credit and debit card holders free entry into 150 museums, aquariums, and science centers on the first weekend of every month.

You think you've found the deal of the century—$65 to London, including taxes and fees! Then American pulls the ol' bait and switch, and your bargain disappears. Find out how it works and what the airline has to say about its behavior.

What's a procrastinating Olympic enthusiast to do? Make peace with paying through the nose for tickets and accommodations, or be willing to compromise on comfort or location.