With money as tight as ever, and travel expenses arguably down but definitely not out, all of us need to think about how to set aside the Benjamins that a big trip requires.

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Here is this week’s name that airport photo.

Beginning Nov. 20, Alaska Airlines will add nonstop service between San Jose, Calif., and the Los Cabos in Mexico. The carrier will fly three …

Volunteer greeting organizations have sprung up rapidly in recent years. Despite the popularity of the concept, the weak economy is hurting some programs.

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Virgin Atlantic’s fleet is getting a new look. The carrier on Thursday unveiled “a new aircraft livery and brand identity for the airline.” Virgin …

American Airlines will add service from its hub at New York JFK to three new destinations. The flights — to Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Norfolk …

In a story just crossing the news wire, The Associated Press reports:

“The plane was hot when we got on, and we just sat there miserable for quite some time.” That is how Tony Morales, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight stuck on a tarmac in Phoenix, described his ordeal.

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The incident marks the second time in two years that the 2,670-passenger Sapphire Princess has struck a whale at sea.

Allegiant Air is adding two new routes from Colorado Springs. Service to both Long Beach, Calif., and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway will begin Sept. 15. …