TripAdvisor has launched integration of rail itineraries into its award-winning flight meta-search engine, TripAdvisor Flights. The move makes TripAdvisor the first travel website to integrate rail providers in-line with flight options across a global network.

The history of budget air travel can be traced back to Southwest Airlines in Dallas, Texas in the Seventies, but it was not until the Nineties that deregulation of the European market allowed low-cost pioneers Ryanair and easyJet to really take off

In some more positive news about air travel, rather than the cuts and route closures of late, Frontier Airlines announced seasonal increases in its flight frequencies between Denver International Airport and four Mexican resort destinations.

From today, most air travelers will be asked their birth dates and genders when making airline reservations. With the new and quite public expansion of the Secure Flight program, the Transport Security Administration (TSA) will be asking airlines to provide passengers' identity information to the federal government.

Over a thousand people took part in Skyscanner's poll, which asked the question: “Who do you hate sitting next to most on the plane?”

Secure Flight, an airline security program being implemented by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), aims to enhance watch list matching after a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission.

With the air travel industry in turmoil and running scared from the global recession, the airlines have launched massive air fare sales across the board. Anyone that's been reading the travel blogs lately have certainly seen incredible offers

Packing well for a trip may be one of the most difficult tasks for any infrequent traveler. However, this is one area where frequent fliers excel

The "Green Lanes" currently available at only a number of domestic US airports will be rolled out nationwide. This will help families traveling this holiday season to have a little less stress

Montreal's charm lies in its old-world atmosphere rather than its star attractions.

Is that great American tradition - The Road Trip - be in danger? With gas hitting $4 per gallon and only rising, it certainly is costing more each day. World Hum's Eva Holland shares her article The $4 Gallon Survival Guide.

More messy air travel news this week, so maybe it's time to catch the train instead? And the Inca Trail is sold out, travelers to Peru will have to find alternatives or wait until the fall.

Lonely Planet in shocking author admission of plagiarism and corruption. Roman catacombs, Civil War destinations, and more airline bankruptcies. It's a 'fun' week in travel.

Cheap air fare is the holy grail of travel. It used to be that I'd budget $500 for the flight and $250 for the rest of the trip... but now competition has driven down prices to the point where truly cheap flights can be had.

Air travel is the perfect opportunity for your photographic gear to be ruined while traveling. Checking it means that the 'baggage handlers' can get to it, so a carry-on size case is perfect to protect your valuable camera and lenses.

In a market saturated with cheap flight search engines and online air travel consolidators, cFares promises a different proposal: Get access to the super cheap tickets normally not available to the average traveler.

Happy Holidays everyone. This newsletter is a quick re-cap of what's going on at the site and a wish for everyone to have a fantastic holiday season.

Anyone who's traveled to the U.S. since 2004 knows that immigrations has collected the index-finger prints of all foreigners. Now, just to make sure you feel like a criminal suspect, they'll go ahead and take prints of all 10 fingers!

The frequent flier miles you've lovingly accrued are quickly losing their value with big airlines making tickets near impossible to get.

Never a company to shy away from gouging their customers, Ryanair breaks new ground by charging passengers to check in at the airport!

It's been all about air fares lately. With the weather being its worst self for most of March, I wrote three articles on getting cheaper air fares. And cinema tickets, learning Swedish, online travel tools, being an ex-pat and staying healthy in Mexico.

The internet offers travellers many sites to find the cheapest airfares. Air travel consolidators let travellers compare flight prices and find the absolutely best price available for air travel.

The internet is the best place to find cheap airfares. While online travel agencies, or 'travel consolidators', lack the attention and service of a traditional travel agent, the ease of price comparison is unbeatable.