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Looking back: The Monitor's coverage of 9/11

A selected archive of The Monitor's coverage of 9/11 and beyond.

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Holiday travel: why airports will be a little emptier this year

The airline industry expects about 20,000 fewer people per day to fly this holiday period – not good news for an ailing industry already hurting from volatile fuel costs.
Saving Money
Four reasons I quit booking flights online

Kayak and other online flight websites chew up too much time. Tina, a personal travel service, charges $26 to get the best deal with no hassle.
Frequent-flier programs: Continental and United combine travel rewards

The frequent-flier programs for United and Continental airlines were announced Wednesday. The new frequent flier program, which will take effect early next year, will reward travelers who buy the most expensive tickets.
Looking back: The Monitor's coverage of 9/11

A selected archive of The Monitor's coverage of 9/11 and beyond.
Southwest Airlines sale: More $40 flights ahead?

Southwest Airlines is letting travelers go from, say, Seattle to Boise or Albany to Baltimore for $40. Some experts say the move by Southwest Airlines could spark a fare war in the industry.
Fuel surcharges on plane tickets soar. How long will it last?

Fuel surcharges send the price of plane tickets higher, but lax demand may counter hikes.
Airline results take a hit from higher fuel cost

US airline earnings are down as they cope with rising fuel costs and a drop in the number of passengers traveling to Japan
Airline tickets pricier – and not just due to oil

Airline tickets are more expensive as fuel prices rise. But an improving economy and industry consolidation are also pushing up the price of airline tickets.
Southwest-AirTran merger: What will it mean for ticket prices?

The $3.4 billion Southwest-AirTran deal would give Southwest access to the Caribbean and more of the eastern US. It could also mean increased competition for Delta and JetBlue.
AirTran Airways acquisition means Southwest assumes $2 billion in AirTran debt

AirTran Airways was purchased by Southwest Airlines for $1.42 billion. The AirTran Airways deal will move Southwest into 37 new cities.
Continental Airlines, UAL to merge

Continental Airlines and UAL shareholders approved the deal, which will create the world's biggest airline
UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline merger

The $3 billion airline merger of UAL and Continental would create the world's largest airline.
The New Economy
Airline fares: Six ways to beat the rise in ticket prices

Airline fares increased by 5 percent in the first part of 2010. But savvy consumers can still find ways to get discount airline fares.
Will United-Continental merger raise airfares?

The Continental merger with United will get tough antitrust scrutiny, which has the potential to result in fewer flights, less competition, and higher airfares.
Cheat sheet for holiday airfare deals

Despite headlines to the contrary, savvy shoppers can still find bargains, experts say.
Losses loom for airlines, but most can stave off bankruptcy – for now

Passenger traffic at the largest carriers is well below last year's level. Big fare reductions aren't bringing in enough travelers.
Airline woes to boost ticket prices

Carriers report huge losses tied to fuel price hikes. Their remedy: trim flights and raise fares.