Using your frequent-flier miles to get to Europe can save you a bundle, if you know the ropes and plan ahead. Here are some strategies for getting the most travel out of your miles.

Fingerprinting proposal rankles travel providers
Airline and cruise ship companies will be required to fingerprint foreign nationals leaving the United States under a controversial Department of Homeland Security proposal released Tuesday.

Secret hotels of the Dordogne
The Dordogne River valley is one of the most beautiful areas in France — and there are plenty of stylish hotels where even a weak dollar goes far.

Airline fires pilots who overshot Hawaii runway
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FAA tries again to fix cover-up
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Troubleshooter: That’s some cleaning bill
Bart Everson’s room rate at an Alabama resort includes a big surprise: a $166 “cleaning fee.” The fine print in his reservation mentions a fee, but doesn’t say how much he’ll be charged. Should he still have to pay?

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