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• Add-On Airline Fees Rise, Get Even More Confusing: Survey

  

  Add-on airline fees are getting pricier and changing frequently, making comparison shopping difficult.

• Two Overbought Sectors Revealed Now 

  

  Yahoo Finance's Michael Santoli warns that these two sectors are overbought and could pull back. (3:06)

• New York's 'Hizzoner' Ed Koch Dead at 88

  

  Edward I. Koch, the master showman of City Hall, who parlayed shrewd political instincts and plenty of chutzpah into three tumultuous terms as mayor of New York with all the tenacity, zest and combativeness that personified his city of golden dreams, died Friday morning at age 88.

• UPDATE 1-US backs off goal of 1 mln electric cars by 2015

  WASHINGTON/ DETROIT, Jan 31- The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday eased off President Barack Obama's stated goal of putting 1 million electric cars on the road by 2015, and laid out what experts called a more realistic strategy of promoting advanced-drive vehicles and lowering their cost over the next nine years.

• Spain's Iberia Airlines Unveils Business-Class Upgrades

  

  Iberia Airlines launched cabin upgrades including lie-flat seats in business class. Economy-class upgrades were also announced.

• US STOCKS-Market treads water before Friday's employment data

  *Facebook shares pare losses, Qualcomm up. NEW YORK, Jan 31- U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday as investors were cautious after a mixed bag of economic data, while stellar earnings from chipmaker Qualcomm helped the Nasdaq index to edge higher. The S&P 500 is on track to post its best month since October 2011 and its best January since 1997..

• Atlanta Airport Scored Top Marks for Perks, Connections: Survey

  

  Atlanta's airport scored top marks for perks, according to a new survey. Orlando is best for kids and avoid Chicago if making a connection.

• NY Thruway to lay off 234 workers, cite hard times

  ALBANY, N.Y.-- The New York State Thruway Authority is planning 234 layoffs to help shore up its finances, but no toll increases are planned. Thruway spokesman Dan Weiller says the layoffs of full-time workers will be in all regions, including the Albany headquarters. Andrew Cuomo, but is legally independent of state government.

• Va. House panel backs transportation funding bill

  The House Finance Committee voted 13-8 to endorse the Republican governor's five-year, $3.1 billion plan and send it to the floor for a vote early next week. "It's a good start," House Speaker William J. Howell, R- Stafford and sponsor of the bill, said in an interview after the committee adopted a few relatively minor amendments and advanced the measure.

• Train hits tractor-trailer in NJ; 10 injured

  LITTLE FALLS, N.J.-- A commuter train slammed into a tractor-trailer in northern New Jersey in the morning fog Wednesday, injuring 10 people including a school crossing guard who was seriously injured by flying debris. "It was a matter of circumstance, unfortunately," spokesman John Durso Jr. said.

• Ryder beats in 4Q, issues strong forecast

  MIAMI-- Ryder Systems Inc.' s fourth-quarter profit increased nearly 12 percent to beat Wall Street's expectations on stronger revenue. The Miami- based company earned $53.8 million, or $1.05 per share, for the quarter that ended Dec. 31. Ryder's total revenue increased 3 percent to $1.58 billion from $1.54 billion.

• Boeing Expressing Cautious Optimism 

  

  CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports Boeing is has not told 787 suppliers to slow down deliveries; and Cai Von Rumohr, Cowen and Company senior research analyst, provides perspective.

• Tweet Me! American Ranks as Chattiest US Airline: Study

  

  The top 10 U.S. airlines on Twitter, including those who interact the most with passengers, according to a new study.

• Boeing's Q4 Profits Beat the Street 

  

  CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports Boeing is standing by its 787, and there is no change in the aircraft's production schedule.

• Chrysler Earnings Jumps on Higher Sales

  

  In another sign of its turnaround, Chrysler said its profit jumped to $1.7 billion in 2012 as sales rose 18 percent.

• Boeing Was Aware of Battery Problems Before the Fires

  

  Even before two battery failures led to the grounding of all Boeing 787 jets this month, the lithium-ion batteries used on the aircraft had experienced multiple problems that raised questions about their reliability. The NYT reports.

• Casual Service, Missing Amenities in United International First Class

  

  United's international first-class service fell short of a five-star experience with casual service and average meals.

• UPDATE 3-CP Railway sees big profit boost in 2013 after tough Q4

  TORONTO, Jan 29- Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd said on Tuesday its aggressive efficiency push would pay off in a 40 percent increase in earnings this year, sending its shares to an all-time high even after it reported a sharp drop in profit on charges related to the restructuring.

• UPDATE 1-Poor maintenance blamed for 2011 crash near Las Vegas

  WASHINGTON, Jan 29- The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday improper maintenance was the likely cause of a Dec. 7, 2011, sightseeing helicopter crash near Las Vegas that killed the pilot and four passengers.

• How to Avoid Major, In-Flight Drama With Flight Attendants

  

  Simple disagreements between passengers and flight attendants can cause escalated drama, the New York Times reports. What are your flier rights?