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At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying they gave customers options.

The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)

Looking to take a break from the cold without traveling too far or spending too much? Here are some sunny, easy-to-reach places to beat the winter blahs.

On the east side of St. John, it's still possible to experience the quiet, backwater vibe that this Caribbean island has long been known for, even after two devastating hurricanes and a surge in tourism.

The number of all-inclusives has risen dramatically in recent years, with efforts to improve food and beverage quality and increase activities and amenities.

Little River and MiMo, both once off travelers' radar, capture the creative flavor of the city.

Within a few hours' drive of Mexico City, these centuries-old estates have become restaurants, museums, hotels and even water parks. In all of them, beauty and history linger.

The same passenger who stowed away on a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris caused a disturbance on a flight to New York on Saturday, an aviation official said.

This is your captain speaking: You may need to buckle those seatbelts a lot sooner than you're used to.

From France's Cap Ferret to Japan's Kagoshima, T looks back at some of this year's most enticing getaways.