Airfare Rules

In an effort to keep flying, major U.S. aircarriers are slashing some fares and simplifying their rules. But the changes might not have much impact on the way you shop for a good airfare.

For decades, budget air travelers have had to weigh low fares with a required Saturday night stay. But this frustrating rule is slowly fading away. Find out why it exists, how it is threatened, and the most likely places to take advantage of its slow demise.

In what will hopefully become a trend, Aer Lingus has rolled back ticket restrictions and simplified the fare process. Will such fare dealing catch on? Two profitable airlines are already making simplified ticketing work well.

It's easy to find information about airfare deals. But are travelers actually paying those low prices? It's time to cut away the hype and find out what your next trip will really cost. A new Internet tool gives you access to the lowest and most popular airfare searches for your home airport.

Airline fees can disrupt budget travel. Here is a top 10 list of airline fees to avoid. Buy cheap airline tickets, but watch out for baggage fees and other airline fees you can avoid.