Adios AA/US Airways merger — DOJ got it right

Thank you to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for standing on the side of consumers and not getting swept up in the Romance of the Deal mentality as America’s media did. Any reader of this website knows that the Consumer Travel Alliance and I have been at the...

Adios AA/US Airways merger. DOJ got it right

Thank you to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for standing on the side of consumers and not getting swept up in the Romance of the Deal mentality as America’s media did. Any reader of this website knows that the Consumer Travel Alliance and I have been at the...

Most unjust airline fees? Fees for the flight not taken

At this point most travelers have reluctantly accepted airline fees as a part of travel. So now, it’s not just the idea of fees that causes the most irritation, but the fees that seem over-the-top. High on that list are the fees for the trip not taken — fees...

Ned's top smartphone general travel apps

Smartphones have become “de rigueur” travel tools in the 21st Century. Their apps are invaluable to help with emergencies, travel planning, and reservations of all kinds, while at or away from home. They can help guide travelers to their destinations while walking or...