What's in the news this week ...

Airlines get extra airspace for Memorial Day Weekend
May 22, 2008 - The Department of Defense is making four military routes off the eastern seaboard available to commercial airlines for Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 to May 27.

American, Cutting Back, Plans $15 Bag Fee
May 21, 2008 - American Airlines said Wednesday that it would soon start charging passengers $15 to check their first bag each way, or $30 round-trip, if they are flying on a discounted fare.

Will baggage fee check air travel?
May 22, 2008 - Travel experts are advising customers to examine their itineraries following American Airlines' decision to charge for each checked bag to cover sky-high fuel costs.

United Airlines raises fares up to $60 roundtrip
May 22, 2008 - United Airlines ratcheted up the pressure on fliers ahead of the holiday weekend, raising most domestic fares by as much as $60 roundtrip to offset the runaway cost of fuel.

Frequent Flyers unhappy with air service
May 22, 2008 - Frequent flyers are disgruntled as air travel worsens and prices rise, according to a new survey released today. At the same time, the airline travel forecast for this summer is discouraging, and travelers should expect a higher rate of delays and problems with baggage and other services, the survey's authors say.

Priority boarding charges verge on 'fraud'
May 18, 2008 - Ryanair and easyJet have hit back at comments by Trading Standards that their priority boarding charges verge on fraud. The complaints concern incidents where passengers who pay for priority boarding can't board the aircraft before non-paying passengers.

Airline passengers nix cell phone talking in-flight
May 21, 2008 - Nearly three-fourths of U.S. cell phone users recently surveyed don't want to ride in airplanes with passengers talking on phones.

Bill Would Open Door to Private, High-Speed Rail
May 14, 2008 - Some members of Congress want to see private companies develop a high-speed rail link between New York and Washington. 

Hotels realize that if guests can't snooze, they lose
Ericka Nelson, whose husband is a thunderous snorer, knows from personal experience that it can be hard to get a good night's rest.