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		<title>As new rules put pressure on prices, are airlines turning to baggage fees?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janice Hough</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New DOT rules are putting increased pressure on airlines to show full prices. But, while consumers focus on ticket prices, baggage fees are subtly heading up.]]></description>
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		<title>I paid for tickets on the wrong airline</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher Elliott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I planned an once-in-a-lifetime trip for my two children and me to South Africa a few months ago. I used a travel agency to book my airline tickets.

My travel agent told me the flight was made with American Airlines. As the date got closer, I called American and was told the booking was there but hadn't been paid. I was very upset and immediately confirmed and paid for the reservation. It was start of a fiasco.]]></description>
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		<title>What we&#8217;re reading: UA ready to switch to one computer system, cruise lines agree to mandatory safety drills, 737 MAX to meet or beat A320neo rage</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-ua-ready-to-switch-to-one-computer-system-cruise-lines-agree-to-mandatory-safety-drills-737-max-to-meet-or-beat-a320neo-rage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanus Surjaputra</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Today]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airbus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise lines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety drill]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[United Airlines/Continental ready to switch to one computer system, cruise lines agree to mandatory safety drills, Boeing 737 MAX to meet or beat Airbus 320neo rage]]></description>
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		<title>Drones coming to U.S. airspace — really, they are already here</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlie Leocha</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Air Traffic Control system]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[UAV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unmanned aerial vehicles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A little-noticed section of the latest FAA legislation pays attention to the development of drones and consumer groups like the Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA) have their antennas tuned to coming changes and how they will affect airline passenger safety.]]></description>
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		<title>What we&#8217;re reading: TSA expands faster screening, WestJet goes ahead with short-haul carrier, Disneyland 1957</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-tsa-expands-faster-screening-westjet-goes-ahead-with-short-haul-carrier-disneyland-1957/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-tsa-expands-faster-screening-westjet-goes-ahead-with-short-haul-carrier-disneyland-1957/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanus Surjaputra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[US adds faster screening to more airports The TSA is expanding its expedited screening programs to 28 more airports throughout 2012. The expedited screening program will grow throughout 2012 from seven pilot locations to all three major airports in the New York City area, the three in the Washington, DC, area and others including Boston, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Global Entry — final DHS rule expands program</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Charlie Leocha</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Homeland Security announced the Final rule that establishes Global Entry. This program allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to streamline the international arrivals and admission process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric identification—as a permanent program.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Booking a vacation rental through a tour operator — it could save your vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/booking-a-vacation-rental-through-a-tour-operator-it-could-save-your-vacation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/booking-a-vacation-rental-through-a-tour-operator-it-could-save-your-vacation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janice Hough</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[condominium rentals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kapalua Villas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maui]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outrigger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel agents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[villa rentals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Condominiums and villas can be a great vacation option. For prices that are similar to that of a hotel room, travelers can end up with more space and a kitchen, which even for those who don't want to cook, can save a lot of money on snacks and beverages. But, if there is a problem, having a good tour operator on your side may make a big difference.]]></description>
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		<title>What we&#8217;re reading: Favorite defunct airlines, 10 best travel apps, most romantic cities in Canada</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-favorite-defunct-airlines-10-best-travel-apps-most-romantic-cities-in-canada/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-favorite-defunct-airlines-10-best-travel-apps-most-romantic-cities-in-canada/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanus Surjaputra</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Today]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Favorite defunct airlines, 10 best travel apps, most romantic cities in Canada (unknown to many Americans)]]></description>
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		<title>Bill aims to scuttle new airfare pricing rule</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/bill-aims-to-scuttle-new-airfare-pricing-rule/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/bill-aims-to-scuttle-new-airfare-pricing-rule/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:40:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Christopher Elliott</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Today]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[graves]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[price]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy the government’s new airfare rule. It might not last. On Jan. 26, the Transportation Department began requiring airlines and ticket agents to quote fares that include all mandatory taxes and fees. Since 1988, they’d been allowed to advertise fares that didn’t include government-imposed taxes and fees.]]></description>
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		<title>What we&#8217;re reading: Cruise ship critics in Venice, Boeing orders inspections of Dreamliners, Private airport screeners again?</title>
		<link>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-cruise-ship-critics-in-venice-boeing-orders-inspections-of-dreamliners-private-airport-screeners-again/</link>
		<comments>http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/what-were-reading-cruise-ship-critics-in-venice-boeing-orders-inspections-of-dreamliners-private-airport-screeners-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanus Surjaputra</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Today]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boeing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dreamliner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Italy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Malev Hungarian]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Venice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cruise ship critics in Venice try to limit tourists, Boeing orders inspections of Dreamliners, Private airport screeners may be coming back]]></description>
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