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Virgin America launches real-time deals for everything from candy to rental cars, cruise sellers collecting more fees, UAL pilots sue to stop merger integration because of training issues

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Royal Caribbean will compensate stranded guests, Universal Hollywood Halloween tickets now on sale, Obama pushes aviation bill from jobs angle

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This past week, Hurricane Irene played havoc with cruise ships in the Caribbean, but there are many more reasons for cruise cancellations, early sailings, dropped ports and new port destinations than weather. Ned Levi reviews many of the potential problems of cruising and what you need to do to prevent or deal with them.

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Delta to refund federal taxes it already collected, Tropical storm Emily forces cruise lines to make changes, CSeries to feature inflight connectivity

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Home port cruises are a good alternate, Boeing loses one 787 order but keeps one, tax refunds may promote more travel

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SFO to reopen up-to-date T2 terminal, Titanic anniversary voyage doubled, five great food and wine festivals

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Cruises used to be billed as “all-inclusive” experiences. But as I report in my latest National Geographic Traveler column, some cruise lines seem enamored of the airline industry’s rich profits, derived almost exclusively from fees.

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One of the strongest seller points for a vacation at sea has always been the all-inclusive nature, at least regarding food. Now, the free, all-you-can-eat seems to be going overboard.

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Carnival’s ticket contract specifically says it can change arrival or departure times without notice, for any reason whatsoever, including weather. “Carnival shall have no liability for any compensation or other damages in such circumstances,” it adds.

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“Clocked” by jet lag

by Ned Levi on August 23, 2010

After having suffered from prolonged jet lag since returning recently from a trip to the Baltic Sea region of Europe, Ned Levi discusses jet lag; its causes and what can be done to mitigate its effects.

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