Trust the experts at Frommer's to tell you how to fly the post-9/11 skies in safety and comfort!





Planes are filling up again but air travel promises to be a major hassle from now on. Frommer's Fly Safe, Fly Smart explains your rights and shows you how to survive it all -- cramped cabins, scaled-back service, interminable delays and more. Our outspoken guide gives you the inside scoop on flying in today's world:


? The latest changes in airport security-plus what you can, and should, bring on the plane


? What to do if you're bumped


? Where the best seats are-and how to get them


? Which airlines lose the luggage-and what you can do about it


? On-time records for each major U.S. carrier, and safety records for the busiest U.S. airports


? How to maximize your frequent-flyer miles


? Where to find the cheapest air fares-and if you've been mistreated, how to complain and get compensation