http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel RSS Feed for AZ Family - Blogs - Travel en-us Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:09:21 GMT 2013-04-25T18:09:21Z en-us http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/8-tips-on-saving-money-on-a-cruise-vacation--204713821.html For those undeterred by the mishap that befell the Carnival Triumph in February, nor that of several other headline-grabbing woes that afflicted some of Carnival Corp.'s other ships over the past year, this is a good time to save money on a cruise. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:09:21 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/8-tips-on-saving-money-on-a-cruise-vacation--204713821.html 2013-04-25T18:09:21Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/FAA-furloughs-kick-in-some-flight-delays-appear--204093241.html Commercial airline flights started backing up and delayed some travelers Monday, a day after air traffic controllers started going on furlough because of government spending cuts. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:14:44 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/FAA-furloughs-kick-in-some-flight-delays-appear--204093241.html 2013-04-22T14:14:44Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Full-flights-small-seats-make-passengers-grumpy-201984441.html Airline passenger complaints to the Transportation Department surged by one-fifth last year even though other measures such as on-time arrivals and mishandled baggage show airlines are doing a better job, according to a report being released Monday. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:14:34 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Full-flights-small-seats-make-passengers-grumpy-201984441.html 2013-04-08T19:14:34Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Court-leaves-in-place-rule-for-ads-on-airfares-200879651.html The Supreme Court is refusing to review a federal rule that requires airlines to include taxes in their advertised fares, a practice that carriers say violates their free-speech rights. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:02:28 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Court-leaves-in-place-rule-for-ads-on-airfares-200879651.html 2013-04-01T15:02:28Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Flyers-call-knives-on-planes-policy-common-sense--195543091.html Flyers reacted with shrugs but largely agreed with a new policy announced by the Transportation Security Administration that airline passengers will be able to carry small knives and previously forbidden sports equipment on planes. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:50:48 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Flyers-call-knives-on-planes-policy-common-sense--195543091.html 2013-03-06T14:50:48Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Best-summer--193282651.html Travel experts say you should book vacations a season ahead. So it’s time to start thinking about getting away for the summer. AAA breaks down the best destinations and attractions for families, depending on the age of the children. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:40:33 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Best-summer--193282651.html 2013-02-26T16:40:33Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Nott-too-late-to-save-on-Spring-Break-travel-193010651.html Even though spring break is right around the corner, it’s not too late to plan a fun vacation and still save a buck. AAA travel expert Megan Saxon says families have a lot of options still available. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:11:37 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Nott-too-late-to-save-on-Spring-Break-travel-193010651.html 2013-02-25T20:11:37Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Hawaii-bound-Allegiant-Air-celebrate-inaugural-non-stop-flight-to-Honolulu-190418131.html Months after announcing service to Hawaii, Allegiant Air's first direct flight to Honolulu took off from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Friday morning. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:08:14 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Hawaii-bound-Allegiant-Air-celebrate-inaugural-non-stop-flight-to-Honolulu-190418131.html 2013-02-14T17:08:14Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Airlines-canceling-flights-in-advance-of-storm--190358021.html The big storm heading for the Northeast is already disrupting air travel, and the effects have rippled all the way to Arizona with dozens of flight cancellations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:08:15 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Airlines-canceling-flights-in-advance-of-storm--190358021.html 2013-02-14T17:08:15Z http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Travel-Tips-From-Man-Who-Has-Visited-Every-Country-In-The-World-190026951.html Lee Abbamonte is an adventurer and travel blogger who has visited more than 300 nations across the world. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:18:26 GMT http://www.azfamily.com/community/blogs/arizona-travel/Travel-Tips-From-Man-Who-Has-Visited-Every-Country-In-The-World-190026951.html 2013-02-06T18:18:26Z