BARGAINS, Explained in Context
ANA posts a one-month business-class sale to Japan. United offers introductory fares on its new route to Ghana. Westin hotels will give you a $100 gift card after two mid-week stays. Aer Lingus and Ritz-Carlton create a stunning price on a stunning Dublin package for four travelers. And many more deals.

BARNETT: Wine, Zen & the Road
A wine consultant, whose dad was a United Airlines pilot, has switched to American Airlines. It's a Zen thing.

SEAT 2B: The Slot Surrender
American Airlines and British Airways have been fighting a decade for an alliance. Now the market has changed.

MATTHEWS: An Odd Hotel Owner
The Irish government will soon become the owner of some of the world's great hotels. That can't be good. Can it?