AZ Family - Blogs - Travel http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel RSS Feed for AZ Family - Blogs - Travel en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:59:57 GMT FAA computer glitch sparks travel delays http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/FAA-computer-glitch-sparks-travel-delays-70475087.html FAA officials say failed computers that delayed flights across the country are now working again, but those nationwide delays could go on all day. AAA Thanksgiving travel forecast http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/AAA-Thanksgiving-travel-forecast-70367177.html Linda Gorman from AAA gives us a look at how this year's Thanksgiving holiday travel is going to shape up. Travel deals are out there for the holidays http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Travel-deals-are-out-there-for-the-holidays-69806462.html Holiday travel time: Easing your way through the airport http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Holiday-travel-time-Easing-your-way-through-the-airport-69573957.html In some ways, airline travel has become easier over the past year - fewer passengers should mean shorter lines, right? But due to airline layoffs and flight reductions, flights are crowded and lines are as long as ever. 5 common airline ticket myths http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/5-common-airline-ticket-myth-69365907.html If you're thinking of traveling this holiday season, this is a segment you have to watch. Michelle Donati from AAA talks about some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to get the best deal. Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Airlines-ratchet-up-holiday-surcharges-68892297.html If you plan to travel around the upcoming holidays, prepare to pay a little more — again. Tips for getting the best deal when you rent a car http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Tips-for-getting-the-best-deal-when-you-rent-a-car-68892622.html Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year. But car rental prices have increased dramatically despite the weak economy. Travel book goes mobile with scannable QR code http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Travel-book-goes-mobile-with-scannable-QR-code-67009722.html Many travelers still rely on comprehensive printed guidebooks for tourism information. But travelers are also increasingly using mobile technology to plan a trip or find their way around. Holiday travel deals http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Holiday-travel-deals-66412117.html If you like to head out of town for the holidays, there are still some great deals to be had. Staci Blunt of Family Friendly Vacations shares some ideas. Southwest $25, $50, $75 and $100 fare deals http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Southwest-25-50-75-and-100-fare-deals-66409027.html Southwest is have a major sale on it's one-way fares -- $25 for travel up to 374 miles, $50 for travel 375-549 miles, $75 for travel 550-999 miles, and $100 for travel 1,000+ miles.