'Ripples' escapes pet carrier, causes four-hour delay

An Air Canada flight's takeoff was delayed by four hours Wednesday when a cat escaped from its carrier and hid in the cockpit wiring, airline officials said. The plane was about to taxi for takeoff at 5:30 a.m.

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Oops! Accidental slide deployment delays Virgin America flight

A Virgin America flight was delayed several hours Wednesday night after the accidental deployment of an emergency slide. "A slide was inadvertently deployed by a maintenance worker during a routine check on a Virgin America Airbus A320 aircraft at the gate at JFK," airline spokes …

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Fight over full-fare rules takes bizarre turn

Think the fight over the new rule from the Department of Transportation (DOT) requiring airlines to include all taxes and fees in their posted fares is over? Think again. Even though the new rule took effect Thursday, it seems the battle is as intense as ever.

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'Despicable Me' minions set to instill mayhem at Universal Orlando

Minions — they’re not just at the multiplex anymore. On Wednesday, Universal Orlando Resort unveiled plans for Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, a 3-D adventure built around the chattering troublemakers, their super-villain master Gru and the other characters in the 2010  …

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Princess ship scoops up sailors during midnight rescue mission

Passengers on Princess Cruises' 113,000-ton, 3,080-passenger Ruby Princess witnessed a dramatic rescue on Monday in the Bahamas. Close to midnight, as the ship was sailing through the Bahamas en route to St Maarten, the ship's officers picked up a distress call fr …

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Good luck scoring a cheap flight for the Super Bowl

With the NFC and AFC Championship games ending Sunday night, and the news that the New York Giants will soon be facing a long–awaited rematch with the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on February 5, airline prices from all over the country to Indianapolis have s …

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Finding the Hawaii of 'The Descendants'

Who hasn’t dreamt of Hawaii, fueled by a postcard from a friend vacationing there, an image in a magazine, or a movie scene? With the popularity of the Oscar-nominated film "The Descendants," crowds of travelers are being drawn to Hawaii by the film’s portrayal of wh …

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Woman says US Airways lost husband's ashes

Angeline O’Grady’s husband, Brian, died from cancer last October. "He was a great guy -- he doesn't deserve this," O'Grady said.  On Nov.

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Southwest 'evolves' with lighter load, tighter space

Southwest Airlines unveiled a new, eco-friendly plane cabin for certain models of its 737 and 717 aircraft that it hopes will generate additional revenue.  Among the low-cost carrier's planned changes (called "Evolve"):

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Costa Concordia vs. Titanic: Do they compare?

The hectic evacuation of the sinking cruise liner Costa Concordia has been compared with the likes of the disastrous Titanic disaster.

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Travel experts applaud Obama's pro-tourism measures

President Barack Obama announced plans Thursday to ease visa requirements for tourists from certain countries, a move applauded as long overdue by travel experts. “Hallelujah,” said Jay Caulk, general manager of The Travel Experts in Pompano Beach, Fla.

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'Cupcakegate' prompts bakery to come up with TSA-friendly treat

A bakery in Providence, R.I. has take the recent TSA scandal, dubbed Cupcakegate, and turned it into a clever marketing scheme. The saga began last December when airport security confiscated a cupcake in a 8-ounce jar at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

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Woman slips through security at DFW with gun

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Delta left hanging after attempted domestic fare hike

Updated Jan. 19, 11 a.m. ET: Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com, said Delta Air Line's most recent attempt to hike domestic airfares has failed.

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Scorned cruise ship captain not alone in history

What will likely never be forgotten about the Italian cruise liner disaster is the quickness with which the captain of the Costa Concordia allegedly abandoned the sinking ship.

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Room Key joins the hotel search party

Six major hotel companies formed a new online booking service, Room Key, as a way to reduce commission costs paid to online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Travelocity, whose hotel room sales continue to climb. Co-owned by Choice Hotels International, Hilton Worldwide, H …

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B-list celebs hit the high seas

Can’t get your fill of celebrity culture from your TV or Twitter feed? Not a problem. Sign up for the just-announced Kate Gosselin cruise and you can sail away with the two-time reality-TV star ("Jon & Kate Plus 8," "Kate Plus 8"), former “Dancing with the S …

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Watch out for vacation rental scams

Imagine: You're planning a getaway for your group of friends, you find a great vacation house at an affordable price, you send a check and when you show up, you learn the property isn't a rental at all — in fact, someone is actually living there. 

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MGM Grand lion exhibit roaring to a close

A slower economy and changing times are taking their toll on one of the most well-known hotel-casinos in Las Vegas. MGM Grand is shuttering its popular free lion exhibit on Jan.

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Cruise ships to set sail, commemorate Titanic's sinking

The new year will be a big one for Titanic enthusiasts, who will mark the 100th anniversary of the famous liner’s sinking on April 15. The storied shipwreck has been honored in countless books, newspaper and magazine articles, feature and documentary films, and museum …

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Fashion legends put stamp on suites, hotels around the world

Among the world’s most celebrated fashion designers, there are those whose collections are so iconic and truly transformative that, given the opportunity, you would choose to live in their creations.

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Small ski resorts go after big-time competitors

With bleak snowfall at Colorado's biggest ski resorts, the nation's smaller ski areas are moving in for the kill — and tourist dollars. Big Sky Resort in Montana has offered free skiing to anyone who bought an Epic Ski Pass good for Colorado's Vail, Beaver Creek, Brec …

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Birds and spirits soar at January eagle fests

Looking for a cure for cabin fever, your overtaxed credit-card balance and the other soul-crushing aspects of the post-holiday season? You’re in luck.

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Woman gives birth on China Eastern Airlines flight

A China Eastern Airlines jet that left Chengdu in China’s Sichuan Province landed in Wuhan in China's Hubei province with an extra passenger. Feng Yu, 23, gave birth to a baby girl during the flight, according to a report on ShanghaiDaily.com. The woman was aided by f …

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Pet-travel tips from the 'Dog Whisperer'

If your beloved dog has ever lifted a leg on a hotel staircase, escaped out of the backseat of your car or kept everyone in your vacation rental awake with mournful howls, you are due for a lesson from the "Dog Whisperer." Cesar Millan takes his dogs — Junior the pitb …

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