The airline said that the drop in oil prices, coupled with steps to cut flights and routes, may protect the country's airlines from feeling the brunt of the economic downturn.

Kayak.com has announced the beta launch of its Italian site, http://www.kayak.it/. The new site is the fifth European launch for Kayak.com, following previous roll-outs in the UK, France, Germany and Spain during 2007.

MEXICO CITY - Adios, Cancún? The plunging U.S. dollar has already forced many Americans to give up vacations in Europe. Now, the dollar has lost nearly 10 percent against the Mexican peso since January - meaning that beach trips to sunny spots south of t

Some students have changed destinations based on the strength of the dollar versus the local currency, and others have cancelled or postponed study abroad for financial reasons.

One of the biggest draws to studying abroad is not only the chance to live in a new place, but to the opportunity to travel around the area. In the case of Milan, where I am studying, the surrounding "area" happens to be Europe. So within a week of arri