AVIATION + AIR TRAVEL NEWS

American Airlines cancels 1,000 more flights for inspections

11:32 AM PDT, April 09, 2008 , By Martin Zimmerman and Andrea Chang

WEEKEND GETAWAYS | BUDGET VACATIONS

Cheaper retreats: Getting away without getting out of town

09:23 AM PDT, April 07, 2008 , By P.J. Huffstutter

Economic uncertainty and high gas prices are causing more families to opt for 'staycations' over far-flung travels.

AIR TRAVEL NEWS

Skybus is 3rd airline this week to shut down

07:29 AM PDT, April 05, 2008 , By Peter Pae

The carrier, which had touted $10 fares, blames fuel costs and a slowing economy.

MIDWESTERN STATES | AIRPORTS + TRAVEL | NEWS, TIPS + ADVICE

3rd Chicago-area airport plans submitted

10:40 AM PDT, March 10, 2008 , From the Associated Press

MIDWESTERN USA

Try these Midwest city escapes

09:43 AM PDT, February 20, 2008 , By Alfred Borcover

U.S. HISTORY | ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Kentucky town prepares for Lincoln birthday celebration

12:41 PM PDT, February 15, 2008 , From the Associated Press

DESTINATION WISCONSIN

Skip the snowbird scenes and escape to Milwaukee

10:53 AM PDT, February 13, 2008 , By Lauren Viera

Butter burgers, fireside chats are worth a weekend getaway

NEED TO KNOW

Chicago's Field Museum showcases George Washington Carver exhibit

06:15 PM PDT, February 06, 2008 , By Vani Rangachar

MIDWESTERN STATES | RESTAURANTS

Hot new dining city: Cleveland, Ohio?!

05:12 PM PDT, January 29, 2008 , By Monica Eng

NEED TO KNOW | CHICAGO

Artist Gordon Halloran to exhibit icy works

05:03 PM PDT, January 24, 2008 , By Chris Erskine