In the Travel News, an update on when United and Alaska might have their 737-900 jets back in the sky; a series of storms is making air travel treacherous, especially in the middle of the country; and Costco and Southwest have a couple of travel deals, which expire January 14th.
Our Smarter Traveler segment goes over the small things you can make a part of your routine on the plane that will make you safer in case of a bumpy ride or a missing door.
We answer your questions from our Mailbag, including info on replacement tickets for canceled flights, sightseeing in Venice, free stopovers in Iceland and bogus car rental charges (again).
Some of our regular contributors weighed in on what travel looks like in 2024 with a few predictions.
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