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Baggage Claims: Today's Best Lightweight Luggage
New materials make luggage lighter. That can mean lower costs at baggage check-in, but you’ll pay more in a retailer’s checkout lane.
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Trouble in Paradise: The Turbulent Timeshare Market
A struggling economy has led to a buyers’ market. But higher fees are the rule of the day.
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The Great Beer Challenge
Major brewing companies and beer distributors want to limit your access to the wide array of beers that are available.
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Home Fitness Gear: Exercising Control
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The Great Beer Challenge
Major brewing companies and beer distributors want to limit your access to the wide array of beers that are available.
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Changing Patterns: Sewing Machines Evolve
Today’s new machines have touchscreens and cameras.
Travel & Recreation News
Global Entry program might be worth the cost for frequent international travelers
Feb. 6, 2012—Globe-trotting U.S. citizens will be able to zip past long lines at customs if they qualify for a new government program that’s designed to speed up the check-in process.
Spirit CEO’s reaction to new airline rules misleads consumers
Feb. 3, 2012—Spirit Airlines took a well-deserved public beating for its reaction to new federal rules that force airlines to be more transparent about their advertised prices and that give consumers more wiggle room to cancel flights without being punished.
Airline fee disclosures, other rules take effect this week
Jan. 24, 2012—Starting Jan. 26, airlines must reveal all of their fees and taxes, including baggage fees, in an advertised airfare price.
Four Seasons hotels will provide 15-minute room service in 2012
Dec. 30, 2011—Four Seasons will have a speedier-room-service food option for hungry customers who are in a hurry.
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Related Department Briefs
Handles for the frosty rider
If winter winds aren’t likely to keep you off your bicycle, Gripos has a pricey product that might at least keep your hands warm.
Delta expands cabin space
Delta Air Lines is taking a page out of United Airlines’ book and offering its passengers more legroom on domestic flights.
Ketchup with less mess
H.J. Heinz has a new line of ketchup packets that can be either squeezed open at one end or peeled open to make it easy to dip fries or other food while you keep the ketchup contained.
Don’t let the bedbug sprays bite, either
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.
Hotels boost fees
If the movie or mini bar doesn’t squeeze you on a hotel bill, the fax that you receive or the room safe that you use might.
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Travel & Recreation Recalls
Ducati recalls certain 2011–2012 motorcycles because of faulty fuel line
Feb. 16, 2012—Ducati is recalling certain 2011–2012 Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles that were manufactured from June 25, 2011, through Nov. 30, 2011 (recall number RCL12001).
Suzuki recalls certain 2012 model motorcycles because of faulty brake light
Feb. 15, 2012—Suzuki Motor recalled certain 2012 AN400 and AN650 Burgman scooters and 2012 DL650 V-Strom motorcycles because the brake-light switches on the handlebar-mounted brake levers might fail.
Winnebago cites parking brake defect in recall
Feb. 15, 2012—Winnebago recalled certain 2012 Access, Access Premier, Impulse and Impulse Silver motor homes that were manufactured between June 28, 2011, and Jan. 25, 2012.
Arctic Cat recalls 2012 snowmobiles citing loose tie-rods
Jan. 31, 2012—Arctic Cat recalled certain snowmobile models because the lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause a loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.
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