The Lowfares Travel News Daily

Extra! Extra! Welcome to the Lowfares Travel News Daily. Each day, we will update you with a recap of all the previous day's top travel stories. Curious whether airfare prices will be dropping in the future? Unusual weather conditions around the world? Mergers and acquisitions within the travel industry? If so, then you should be reading the Daily!




Thursday, February 21st, 2008 - Should I pay for rental car insurance
Everyone likes options, but too many options can leave you confused and unsettled. With several options at the rental car counter, individuals get tempted to purchase anything that you think will guarantee the best coverage for your trip ... Read More

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 - Fliers will soon have to pay to check a second bag
For those of you that pack more on the heavy side, or even for those that are taking longer trips and need the additional luggage, plan on coughing up $25 each way to check a second bag on United Airlines ... Read More

Monday, February 11th, 2008 - Airport workers will get more security screening
In an effort to increase security and spot out potential terrorists, workers at seven nationwide airports will go through more vigorous screening starting in May ... Read More

Thursday, February 7th, 2008 - When not to travel
Pretty safe to say that you shouldnt travel on Memorial Day, Spring Break, Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July. The rule of supply and demand, doesnt benefit travelers one bit ... Read More

Thursday, February 14th, 2008 - Couple admits stealing airline tickets
Former Southwest Airlines employee, Althea Jackson, and her husband pleaded guilty on charges of wire fraud, admitting to stealing more than 5,000 plane tickets and selling them to friends, co-workers and acquaintances ... Read More

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 - Smithsonian goes green
Best known for its dinosaur bones, the Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History is opening a new butterfly pavilion with a tropical garden, vividly colored plants, warm temperatures and humidity on Friday ... Read More

Thursday, February 7th, 2008 - Passenger strikes flight attendant
On a New York-to-Paris flight, a passenger struck a flight attendant, triggering his flight to be diverted to Boston, where the man was soon arrested ... Read More

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 - Northeast storms delay flights for hours
Heavy storms in the Northeast on Friday have caused a whirlwind of delays at airports in the New York area ... Read More

Monday, February 4th, 2008 - Am I meant to cruise
Many people question if cruises are right for them. Sure, the hesitation is understandable after all, once the ship leaves the dock, you’re stuck until the ship turns around and goes home ... Read More

Monday, February 11th, 2008 - Bigger and better plans for France in 2008
Expect some big changes this year for France. Therell be some frustration with construction, a newly elected president and appointed prime minister, much faster trains and smoke-free dininggasp ... Read More