Consumers lousy at estimating airfares, study shows
Chances are, you have no good idea how much your next flight should cost, according to a new survey that suggests consumers are terrible at estimating airfares. The typical consumer...
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Consumers actually like airline fees, analyst contends
You know who likes all the fees airlines charge? Customers do, one airline industry analyst contends, and he has an idea for a bunch of new ones. Revenue from all...
Priceline to acquire Chicago startup Rocketmiles, says report
Rocketmiles, a Chicago startup that offers airline miles in exchange for hotel bookings, reportedly will be acquired by Priceline Group for about $20 million, likely as a way to start...
Southwest Airlines boarding passes now compatible with iPhone Passbook
Good news for iPhone owners who fly Southwest Airlines: The carrier this week updated its smartphone app so customers can store mobile boarding passes in the iPhone Passbook, which aggregates...
Medical costs top retirement concerns, poll finds
High medical expenses are Americans' biggest financial worry about retirement, topping concerns about running out of money, according to a new report by Bankrate.com. The report found that 28 percent...
Potbelly’s fourth-quarter profit beats expectations
Potbelly, the Chicago-based sandwich shop chain, posted a profit in the fourth quarter and exceeded analyst expectations. Potbelly earned $702,000 in the quarter, or 2 cents per share. That compares...
Starbucks adds tiramisu latte, coconut milk and coffee subscription service
Starbucks fanatics on Tuesday might have noticed new menu offerings at their favorite shop, including a new tiramisu latte and a favorite from last year, caramel flan latte, along with...
Chicago-area consumers defaulting less on credit
Rates of consumer credit defaults in the Chicago area fell in January, a positive sign for the local economy, according to S&P Indices and Experian. Defaults decreased to 1.15 percent...
Frontier adding more discount flights to O’Hare
Frontier Airlines, continuing its aggressive expansion in the Chicago market, in April will add four new flights from O'Hare International Airport, enlarging Chicago as its second-largest base while at least...
Teaching children the value of a dollar
Among a parent's worst fears is that their child will grow up to be spoiled, probably because it reflects on the quality of parenting, as all children are presumably born...