Airfare appears higher as new rules kick in

Airline-ticket shoppers will notice changes this week because of passenger-protection rules approved last year by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

That'll be $2,000 extra for your aisle seat, Mr. Nader

How much would you pay to be sure you wouldn’t get stuck in a middle seat on a 3-hour flight? Would you pay $2,000? You know airline fees have been a little crazy lately, but this sounds pretty extreme. Famed consumer advocate Ralph Nader says American Airlines tried to ch …

Fmr. Bears Questioned in Ticket Scheme

If you've ever waited until the last minute to buy some airline tickets, you know you can pay a pretty steep price.

Air travel: So-called nonstop flights now stop for fuel

In winter, to lower the odds of getting snowed in by an ice storm, a good idea is to choose warm weather for your connection, even if it seems a slightly longer trip. In summer, fogs and thunderstorms can also wreak havoc with airline schedules. Obviously, buying your tickets far in advance, there is no way to avoid these situations. But if you’re buying your ticket at the last minute, check a ...

How to find a low airfare in any season

By George HobicaIt used to be all so simple, back when airfares changed so infrequently that airlines actually printed them on their schedules. You'd call your favorite travel agent to find the best deal, pack your bags and jet off. And there were only two kinds of fares: coach and first class.

Super Bowl Tickets Top $16K

Dante Cassiani of Boston has earned his stripes as a "diehard" New England Patriots fan by driving 950 miles to Indianapolis this weekend in the hope of watching his favorite team play the Super Bowl.