Business-class ticket deals may take some searching

A reader recently asked about where and how to buy discounted business-class tickets to Europe or Asia. Although most people are clearly interested in finding the cheapest airline ticket available, no matter what, some are willing to pay more to escape cattle-car economy –if it isn’t too much more.

Google’s influence grows with improved Flight Search

Google’s Flight Search, the fledgling search engine that lets you find a ticket and book it directly through an airline, is getting better. Much better.

Hungary’s Malev Collapses as Euro Crisis Claims Second Airline

Malev Zrt., the state-owned Hungarian airline founded in 1946, ceased flying after the government withdrew financing, becoming the second victim of European austerity measures in a week after the collapse of Spanair SA.

Translating new airline rules

New federal regulations make the real price of airline tickets more transparent, but you still need to dig deeper before you buy.

Hungary’s Malev Folds Amid Euro Crisis

Malev Zrt., the state-owned Hungarian airline founded in 1946, ceased flying after the government withdrew financing, becoming the second victim of European austerity measures in a week after the collapse of Spanair SA.

Test version of jewelry search engine launches

Verichannel LLC recently announced the launch of Gemfling.com in beta mode, a Google-like search engine designed to be the go-to online source for consumers looking for information about jewelry, just as they turn to travel-specific websites when booking an airline ticket.