Travelers could have fewer options for compensation when flights are delayed or canceled under new federal regulations taking effect October 19.
The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility.
Spirit Airlines says that it has "started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately" while the outcome of talks between the airline and the federal government over a $500 million rescue deal for the remains unclear.
It appears that online searches can affect prices, on everything from airfare to groceries.
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
As the price of jet fuel rises, airline CEOs expect airfare to rise as well. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the beginning of the year, and it is the second biggest expense for airlines.