Don't let yourself become a victim of the phony claim game. By taking plenty of precautions, as well as pictures, you can tell shifty rental car companies to find a different mark.

A simple $1 bandana has saved me hundreds of dollars and hours of time. There's only one thing I don't use it for, because it's kinda gross...

The next time you find yourself stranded in an airport, don't take pity on yourself – take action. Seize the next available flight while making the most of your time on the ground.

Frequent flier programs can change at the whim of the airlines – and rarely in your favor. Here's how to shield yourself (and your miles) from their devious ways.

Whether it's in the air or on the ground, the fight against fees is shaping up to be an eternal struggle. Use these tactics to push back against fee-focused hotels.

Holiday flights can be expensive and a major cheer-kill. Find out how to lower the stress and the cost of getting to your friends and family for the holidays.

When I fly, I take more than a dozen items that don’t take up much room, but pack a mighty impact.

While you are powerless to prevent lost or damaged baggage, there is something you can do to make sure that your bags are eventually found or repaired, and that you are properly reimbursed.

Traveling with your young children doesn't have to be an ordeal. The trick is in the preparation – and learning from other parents who have been there.

The domestic airlines don't always make it easy for you to redeem your frequent flier miles – especially on international flights. But let me share my secret way around the problem.

Follow these rules, and you'll be able to stay in a luxury hotel at discount prices – or even free.

Renting a car is simple and cheap. But those counter employees sure make it tough to decline the up-sells and upgrades. Here's why you should.

The Internet is indispensable for everything from shopping to keeping up with the news. But there's one thing it's horrible for: booking a plane ticket. That's OK. I've found a better way.

There are a lot of variables in getting the best airfare, and comparison sites use different methods to hunt for them. But Google's new tool has a smart approach that's worth a look.

If you have a long flight, business class is a comfortable way to fly. But the prices? In the clouds. Here's a clever way to fly business without paying full price.

Airlines are just like people – some are generous, some are cheap. Learning their personalities can save your frequent-flier miles.

The FAA's recent shutdown meant the airlines shouldn't have collected some federal taxes. But rather than pass the savings along to customers, many airlines pocketed them. That kind of behavior might be more rule than exception.

You've seen the signs in the terminal for airport lounges. Maybe you've wondered if they're worth the price. Answer: not usually.

Earning free miles on your airline credit card is easy. Redeeming them, however, can sometimes seem as difficult as flying the plane yourself. But here are some clever ways to cut through the confusing rules.