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Travel Snapshots: On safari in Kenya

March 10, 2010

The wild natural beauty of Kenya enchants iReporters. See their best shots, and send us your favorite photos of Brazil for next week.

Delta, JetBlue request exemption to tarmac delay rule

March 10, 2010

A runway closure at John F. Kennedy International Airport has prompted JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines to ask for a temporary exemption at JFK to a rule designed to keep planeloads of passengers from getting stranded on the tarmac.

Payment stopped on my compensation

March 10, 2010

Alaska Airlines pays Ashley Cates $239 when she's bumped from her flight. Then it stops payment on the check. Why? And is there anything she can do to get the money back?

What to do if disaster hits your trip

March 10, 2010

If disaster strikes when you are traveling, preparation before departure could be what keeps you safe and gets you home, experts say.

US Airways fined for price advertising violation

March 10, 2010

The Department of Transportation slapped US Airways with a $40,000 civil penalty Monday for violating price advertising rules.

Obama nominates ex-Army general to head TSA

March 10, 2010

President Obama tapped a former Army general Monday to lead the Transportation Security Administration.

JetBlue offers $10 last-minute fares

March 10, 2010

Looking for an affordable last-minute getaway? JetBlue Airways is celebrating its 10th birthday with a $10 one-day fare sale Monday on flights from New York to the airline's original 10 destinations.

What's new in Venice and Rome

March 10, 2010

Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year.

How safe is your cruise ship?

March 10, 2010

The terrifying moments on board the Louis Majesty, a cruise ship hit by 26-foot waves off northeast Spain, may be prompting second thoughts among travelers considering a vacation at sea.