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Do I Get a Refund If They Lose My Bags?

If airlines have now moved to a pay-for-what-you-use business model, do I get a refund if I pay but don't get the services promised? How about lost luggag...  Read story

Do I Get a Refund If They Lose My Bags?

If airlines have now moved to a pay-for-what-you-use business model, do I get a refund if I pay but don't get the services promised? How about lost luggag...  Read story

Will Minimum Stays Stay?

Once upon a time the airlines had this rule called the Saturday night stay, and business travelers hated it because it was aimed at them. Earlier...  Read story

Fuel Saving Imperiling Safety?

You may have read that Air Canada's regional airline Jazz has removed life vests from all of its aircraft to save weight and thus get better fuel mileage....  Read story

One Small Step: Liquids on Planes

Technology is changing the security picture for airplane passengers. The TSA (Federal Transportation Security Administration) reportedly will rel...  Read story

How to Manage Travel Expenses

Managing your travel expenses is an important way to cut your company's costs. Managing those expenses well is also important in ensuring that you get rei...  Read story

The Airlines Giveth and They Taketh Away

As a frequent traveler and as director of marketing for a travel technology company I am in a unique position to see the impact of trends that we forecast...  Read story

Guestroom of the Future?

" The hotel guestroom of the future " was showcased at this year's HITEC (Hospitalit...  Read story

Ad Nausea?

I have to disagree with Michelle Higgins that advertisin...  Read story

When It Comes to Business Travel, What Does Green Really Mean?

"Green" means different things to different people. To a business traveler the lack of green used to mean your corporate budget is tight. But today's road...  Read story

Travel Agents are Your Secret Weapon

Agents have the advantage when it comes to discounts and can help you get the best deal during a recession. In a tough economy, ...  Read story

Travel Agents are Your Secret Weapon

Agents have the advantage when it comes to discounts and can help you get the best deal during a recession.  Read story

Business Travel: What's Changing?

Key trends are altering the way road warriors work in the airport, on the plane, and in the hotel. This year, one of the most cro...  Read story

Business Travel: What's Changing?

Key trends are altering the way road warriors work in the airport, on the plane, and in the hotel.  Read story

Air Travel Goes Tribal

Get an expert's view on how four groups of influentials are shaping the future of travel.  Read story

Business Trips Don't Have to be All Business

Being away on business shouldn't mean doing away with enjoyment. It should mean doing things differently. Get an expert's tips on how to get the most out of ...  Read story

The Changing Face of Air Travel

Increased competition is spurring radical changes in the travel industry. Here are five key ways in which air travel will change between now and 2020.  Read story

When Managed Travel Isn't

Does your company's managed travel program go places? Or is it a lemon?  Read story

Packing in the New Security Age

Prohibition hasn't quite arrived at the airlines. But, thanks to tough new TSA rules limiting liquids in carry-ons, the easiest way to fly is dry.  Read story

How to Work While Stuck at an Airport

Next time your layover becomes a long night, work your way through it.  Read story

Hotel Booking for Business Travelers

With hotels hotter than ever, getting the room you want can be tricky. Here are some tips for business travel accommodations.  Read story

How to Pack When You Are Traveling for Business

It's easy to overpack. These tips will help you take only what you need.  Read story

How to Shield Yourself from Business Travel Nightmares

Take an honest assessment of the scenario and think through the whole trip. Only then should you decide whether to go and how to plan the trip.  Read story

15 Tips for Smarter Tradeshow Travel

From booking a flight to working the exhibit hall, here's how to make the most of your conferences.  Read story

The Secret is ^^comma^^Don't Assume^^comma^^

Even when fuel costs spike, you can save on travel.  Read story