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Budget Transportation from Los Angeles to Vegas
Don't want to drive between LA and Vegas? Here are some alternate means of getting back and forth without spending a lot of money.
SkyEurope Goes Bankrupt
Those looking for low cost flights out of Eastern Europe have lost an option as SkyEurope goes out of business.
JetBlue Introduces One Month Flying Pass
JetBlue tries new tactic to lure budget travelers with a special $599 one month flight pass for September 2009.
Virgin and JetBlue Add Fort Lauderdale
Budget airlines Virgin America and JetBlue add new routes from Fort Lauderdale to the West Coast.
AirTran Adds New Routes, Inflight WiFi
Discount airline AirTran is expanding its route offerings to meet the needs of flyers this summer and offering Wi-Fi during flights.
JetAmerica Launches with $9 Seats
This new U.S. budget airline promises limited $9 seats on every flight, but is the low rate worth the possible inconveniences and risks?
Virgin America Offers New Healthy 2009 Menus
Discount U.S. airline Virgin America reveals new and healthier Spring 2009 menus for its passengers.
Delta and Northwest Airlines to Merge
Delta has announced this week it is buying Northwest Airlines. What does this mean to budget travelers in the US?
Megabus Ends West Coast Routes
Megabus, known for offering bus fares as low as $1, has quietly ended service along its U.S. West Coast routes.
Getting Around Venice Italy
Built on the water, Venice can be expensive to travel around in, unless you know how the locals do it.
5 Simple Tips For Cheaper Flights
With higher fuel prices and new fees for everything from checked luggage to soda, these tips will help bring costs down when you're flying.
Megabus Adds East Coast Routes
Megabus, which already services the UK, along with the West and Midwest areas of the U.S., will start servicing the U.S. East Coast this May.
Skybus Airlines Ceases To Fly
High fuel costs have claimed one more budget U.S. airline this week as Skybus airlines shut down today. A look at the reasons why and what your options are.
ATA Airlines Shuts Down
Without warning, budget airline ATA declares bankruptcy and shuts down. Why it happened and what to do if you're holding a ticket.
Bolt Bus Offers $1 Fares
This daily bus route starting in March 2008 will shuttle between New York City and Washington, D.C. starting as low as $1 a seat.
Skybus Flies America For $10 & Up
Skybus is an airline that aims to fill a gap in American flights by offering no-frills flights for low costs. But is it worth the price?
Virgin America Takes Flight
This new and affordable airline marries luxury touches with budget-friendly fares in its first foray into America.
First Class Air For Less
When traveling on a budget, price often wins over comfort, but it doesn't have to. Here are some tips for upgrading your flying experience without spending a lot.
Winter Storms Sidetrack JetBlue
The discount carrier had some storm-related cancellations last week. Problem is, flights are still being canceled five days later. What is the airline doing about it?
Stranded At the Airport
What do you do when a blizzard or other extreme weather leaves you stranded at the airport? Here are some suggestions to make the time a little more bearable.
Winter Air Delays – What To Do
This time of year, it's more than likely that if you travel anywhere in the northern climes, you'll experience air delays due to weather. So what are your options?
EasyCruise Offers Discount Cruises
The discount cruise line offers rates as low as $20 a day for some of their itineraries. But are the deals really as good as they seem?
Save Money On Airfare
One of the biggest chunks of any budget is getting to your destination. Here are my tried and true tips for saving money on purchasing airfare online.