A new federal law should mean an end to excessive delays for airline passengers.

Consumers who travel on Amtrak should find more new cars and new services this year.

You might want to check the weather report a few days before you fly, because any type of weather that could lead to a tarmac delay could trigger a cancellation.

Delta Air Lines is taking a page out of United Airlines’ book and offering its passengers more legroom on domestic flights.

As Consumers Digest reported in its July/August 2011 issue, more manufacturers are pushing bedbug sprays despite the fact that they don’t solve the problem to counteract rising infestation levels throughout the United States. 

As of Jan. 1, 2012, European Union will require all airlines that enter or leave its airports to pay a fee if they don’t meet emissions standards.

Transportation Security Administration is testing a program at airports in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit and Miami for travelers who are enrolled as frequent flyers with American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

Travelers should keep an eye on their belongings as they pass through the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint—sticky-fingered agents continue to swipe passengers’ belongings.

If you fly Delta Air Lines, you no longer have to wonder whether your luggage made the trip with you when you reach baggage claim.

The latest luggage innovations are hit-or-miss in terms of execution.

A rule that was scheduled to take effect on Aug. 23 requires airlines to prominently display all fees in their advertised fares, including baggage fees, fees for changing reservations, and fees for seating changes, as well as taxes.

This might be small consolation for travelers who are forced to pay baggage fees—some of which can go as high as $400—but at least if an airline loses your bag, it now will be forced to pay (a little) for it.

Hotels don’t want their health-conscious guests checking out other restaurants for their food choices.