In Dallas, TX this week, Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways celebrated "legal close" of the acquisition between the two airlines. The acquisition, announced last October, will bring changes to markets that the two airlines serve. A union that Wall Street loved at the time should result in customers loving it too. Find out what the Southwest acquisition of AirTran means for flyers, and if your bags will continue to fly free.  Whether you want to escape to Orlando, Jamaica or any beach in between, find cheap flights to Florida and the Caribbean. An affordable summer vacation is within reach when you use the right advice. Follow these tips to save on summer airfare.

	Assaulted by the TSA?
	A former Miss USA says in a video going viral on the Internet that a Dallas airport screener “molested” her during a pat-down. Watch her video and tell us on Facebook, was she violated?

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A Note from Rick My New USA TODAY Travel Column

Some of you know I now pen the "Airfare Expert" column for USA TODAY; my latest topic is finding deals to Europe this year.

I admit it's a challenge; prices for summer are twice as high as they were two years ago, but I've got some tips you can use to save some real money.

For example: the day you travel does matter. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are cheaper than flying on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. See the column; save some money.

Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare

In Dallas, TX this week, Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways celebrated "legal close" of the acquisition between the two airlines. The acquisition, announced last October, will bring changes to markets that the two airlines serve. A union that Wall Street loved at the time should result in customers loving it too. Find out what the Southwest acquisition of AirTran means for flyers, and if your bags will continue to fly free. Whether you want to escape to Orlando, Jamaica or any beach in between, find cheap flights to Florida and the Caribbean. An affordable summer vacation is within reach when you use the right advice. Follow these tips to save on summer airfare.

	Assaulted by the TSA?
	A former Miss USA says in a video going viral on the Internet that a Dallas airport screener “molested” her during a pat-down. Watch her video and tell us on Facebook, was she violated?

Sponsored Deals

Europe River Cruises: Up to $800 OFF, From $1999 Caribbean: 7-Night Summer Cruises – From $349 Australia: Ultimate Adventure Packages, From $1229		Orlando Travel Discounts and Vacation Packages! Vancouver: 5-Star Spring in the City Package, $261 Exclusive Pricing: Cruises to Alaska, Caribbean, Europe – $449

	Flight Finder

Flights to Italy
Chart a romatic flight to Venice, Rome or Milan and enjoy historic Italy.

Flights to casinos, nightlife
Find deals to cities that never sleep, like Vegas, New York, Miami and more.

Flights to Caribbean
Dig your toes in the sand after you find a flight to a beautiful Caribbean beach.

A Note from Rick My New USA TODAY Travel Column

Some of you know I now pen the "Airfare Expert" column for USA TODAY; my latest topic is finding deals to Europe this year.

I admit it's a challenge; prices for summer are twice as high as they were two years ago, but I've got some tips you can use to save some real money.

For example: the day you travel does matter. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are cheaper than flying on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. See the column; save some money.

Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare