Usually, they raise fares several times a year, but it's been 18 months since the last hike. This may be round one of many more to come.

It's official - the first fare hike of 2002 is a bust.

We've had surcharge increases tried since Dec. 17, ... The one Continental tried last week lasted longer than any of the others.

We've had surcharge increases tried since Dec. 17. The one Continental tried last week lasted longer than any of the others.

They'll tell their agents to keep an eye out for someone who may have gotten a trip by buying miles. Next thing you know, you're buying a one-way ticket home and the agent is getting a $50 or $100 reward.

Do your math. Packages are built with a fixed airfare. If there is a major decrease in ticket prices, you're going to pay more for the package than you would if you bought air, hotel, and car separately.