Lawmakers are champing at the bit to introduce new legislation banning personal electronics in the cockpit after the two Northwest Airlines pilots revealed that they were working on their laptops when they overshot their destination last month.

Reducing distractions for pilots seems like a no-brainer, but would these new laws actually hinder future safety advancements on planes?

A generation ago, young travelers hit the road with nothing more than a backpack, a few dollars and a Eurail pass to cover as many Western European countries as possible.

But these days, that Eurail pass can take travelers far past the west-to-east borders, all the way to the Black Sea.

Already jaded by her Western European experiences, Dara Bramson reports on her journey south and east as part of a new generation of intrepid backpackers.

Airlines have become notorious for stringing travelers up like piñatas and beating them with frivolous fees. Now, American Express wants to take a swing.

Starting January 1, the credit card company is enacting a new policy that could cost you the points or miles you earned with your card—if you don’t pay your bill on time.

The Federal Aviation Administration has fixed a major computer glitch that caused flight delays throughout the morning, but officials expect the logjam to last into the afternoon.

This is the second time in the last 15 months that an FAA computer glitch has led to extensive delays nationwide. Keep reading to find out what may have caused this problem …

Whether you have physical limitations or just aren’t as fast on your feet as you used to be, group tours with relaxed schedules may be the thing for you.

There are a number of options for travelers with mobility problems, or for those who just want to move at a slower pace.

So check out these options for “slow travel” in this video for AARP…

I’m stopping in Seoul en route to do a story in Bangkok, which coincided with Obama’s visit today.

I first came here in 1979 and certain things remain, like the DMZ, not far from Seoul.

In 1979, when I first visited, it was described as the most dangerous place on earth … and that description could still be true when you think that the 3-mile strip of land separating the two Koreas is jammed with troops, guard posts, tanks, missiles, and bunkers. And it’s a great tour to boot.

Roads and highways will soon be stuffed with cars as millions of Americans gear up to make Thanksgiving road trips.

After a hefty meal, a generous dose of tryptophan and an adult beverage or two, the road can be a dangerous place.

So how can you keep your family safe? If you’re renting a car this holiday season, we have a guide to the safest vehicles and some you may want to avoid …

Tired of tangled wires and mismatching power plugs?

Gadget guy Phil Baker tests out the new generation of power mats, where your portable electronic devices can sit in one place and charge up neatly and efficiently whether in a hotel, office or at home.

Accompanying all of our elegant portable devices are very inelegant ways of keeping them charged: ugly power adapters that seem like afterthoughts, tangled wires and too-few outlets.