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Continental has decided not to merge with United. The airline's directors announced on their website on Sunday that they felt that United's financial problem could put their company's "cultural, operational and financial strengths" in peril. Continental will instead try to ally itself informally with American Airlines and British Airways. United and US Airways will now be sorely tempted to merge. There is pressure to reduce competition to help drive up airfares to levels that cover the costs of jet fuel. The cheapest average airfare has risen 26 percent so far this year, according to Farecompare.com, which tracks ticket prices.

Calling all lovers of diners, rib shacks, burrito stands, and comfort food eateries in general. A new blog, Roadfood Digest, covers breaking news in restaurant openings and revamps; food festivals; "eat and greets," TV shows, and articles in the press (such as a recent WSJ piece on the hunt for the perfect hot dog. It's the first blog we've seen to cover these topics well. Road food experts Jane and Michael Stern are the masterminds behind RoadFoodDigest.com. The Sterns know their stuff, having authored several books on roadside eateries, having offered weekly food tips on the public radio show The Splendid Table, and having created a database of seven years' worth of restaurant reviews at RoadFood.com. (Budget Travel tip: You should never go on a road trip without checking RoadFood.com first!) Fun recent blog posts include a review of giant, pizza-sized pancakes, which are served at Charlie Parker's quonset hut diner hidden off the main traffic road through Springfield, Ill. The giant pancake costs $3.50. Eat a stack of four and they're on the house. ("Size definitely matters.") Yesterday, the blog reported about the threatened closure of the home of "some of America's very best fried chicken," Bon Ton Mini Mart restaurant in Henderson, Kty. We'll keep our eyes out for more great posts.

Eos Airlines flew its last flights yesterday, after entering bankruptcy. In case you missed it, Eos was an all-business class airline that began flying its route between New York JFK and London Stansted in October 2005. Budget Travel gave Eos an Extra Mile Award in 2006 because of its standard practice of sending a representative to meet a passenger at their car and speeding them through check-in and security. With 48 fully reclining seats on a plane that could accommodate 220 passengers, Eos offered plush flights. If you purchased a ticket, contact Eos for a refund. If Eos is unresponsive, contact your credit card company. Other airlines, including BA and Silverjet are offering business class tickets at Eos's prices for last-minute fares, to help stranded passengers. UPDATE 4/29Airline analyst Jared Blank has additional insights into Eos' collapse.

Every visitor to Orlando has a favorite ride. Our top five are the Hulk (at Universal's Islands of Adventure); the Kraken (SeaWorld); Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast (Universal Studios); Soarin', a majestic simulated flight over California (Epcot); and the campy Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, which hurls you around to tunes such as "Dude Looks Like a Lady" (Disney's Hollywood Studios). We shared our top five rides, now tell us—what’s your favorite amusement park ride? (It doesn't have to be in Orlando.)