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Oct 30, 2006

Experts offer tips to help travel plans run smoothly: Fliers should weigh their luggage before they get to the airport to make sure they are under the airlines' weight limit, travel experts say. Experts also note that liquids must be packed in 3.5 oz. containers in a single, quart-sized, resealable clear plastic bag. Wearing slip-on shoes will help travelers move quickly through security lines. Oct 26, 2006

Air fares have continued rising this year, according to according to
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1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 the Air Transport Association. The new data show a 10.8% increase in domestic yield through September, compared with the same period in 2005. Domestic load factors rose 1.5 percentage points, to 80.5%, for the first nine months of 2006 Oct 24, 2006

Carriers may continue offering exclusive content on Web sites. In the next few years, airlines are expected to continue to expand their Web sites and other direct channels with exclusive promotions, such as fare sales, mileage promotions and upgrades. Oct 24, 2006

Airlines shorten lifespans of frequent flier frequent flier
n.
One who travels often by air, especially on one airline.



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 programs. Some airlines are reducing the amount of time travelers A time traveler (British English: time traveller) is a person who engages in time travel. The name "Time Traveler" (or "Traveller") may refer to any of the following:
  • The Time Traveller (character), the main character in The Time Machine, a novel by H.G.
 can leave their frequent flier accounts inactive in·ac·tive  
adj.
1. Not active or tending to be active.

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 without forfeiting Forfeiting

Method of financing international trade of capital goods.
 miles. Airlines note that travelers can keep their miles from disappearing by simply purchasing something from a retail partner. Oct 23, 2006

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