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The Wall Street Journal reports Thanksgiving week flights in the U.S. and the Caribbean cost more than nine percent above last year and Christmas week fares are up more than seven percent.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Dr. Claudette Lajam, orthopedic surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the benefits and risks involved in the growing trend of medical tourism.

The rising cost of health care has some Americans looking to travel aboard for cheaper options

Veteran travelers say they were abandoned in a small Turkey town to seek medical attention on their own; cruise line defends actions in statement

Travel + Leisure magazine narrowed down the best travel-related apps and Web sites for their September issue. Laura Begley Bloom, the magazine's deputy editor, talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about their findings.

After last-place Consumer Reports ranking, Baldanza defends airline as best in price, says customers - like fast food chain's - know what they're getting

Airline's reported profits up 20 percent since pay-by-weight system began; CEO says airline only has weight to sell, "it's a product"

Orchid lovers are descending on the New York Botanical Garden for a dazzling display of some of the most gorgeous and popular flowers on the planet. Elaine Quijano reports.

The massive spending cuts, or sequester, looming over Washington will make deep cuts in the FAA budget, slashing jobs for TSA security and air traffic controllers. Elaine Quijano reports, and then, CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg discusses how service will likely be affected.

With Boeing having major issues with its lithium-ion batteries in its new Dreamliner passenger planes, Airbus plans to remove those same batteries from its upcoming planes to avoid delays. Sharyl Attkisson reports.