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- Travel Agents are Your Secret Weapon
by Owen N. Wild - Agents have the advantage when it comes to discounts and can help you get the best deal during a recession.
(April 2008) - Business Travel: What's Changing?
by Owen N. Wild - Key trends are altering the way road warriors work in the airport, on the plane, and in the hotel.
(November 2007) - The À La Carte Airline
by Robert Buckman - The future of travel is here: get an expert's view on how increasing customization and an emphasis on delivering choice will make the air travel experience that much more pleasurable.
(October 2007) - Air Travel Goes Tribal
by Owen N. Wild - Get an expert's view on how four groups of influentials are shaping the future of travel.
(September 2007) - The Airport of the Future
by Robert Buckman - Get an expert's view on how new passenger management systems are soon to transform how you interact with your airline every step of the way.
(August 2007) - Business Trips Don't Have to be All Business
by Owen N. Wild - 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 your trip.
(July 2007) - The Changing Face of Air Travel
by Owen N. Wild - 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.
(June 2007) - When Managed Travel Isn't
by Owen N. Wild - Does your company's managed travel program go places? Or is it a lemon?
(March 2007) - Packing in the New Security Age
by Owen N. Wild - 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.
(December 2006) - How to Work While Stuck at an Airport
by Owen N. Wild - Next time your layover becomes a long night, work your way through it.
(September 2006) - Hotel Booking for Business Travelers
by Owen N. Wild - With hotels hotter than ever, getting the room you want can be tricky. Here are some tips for business travel accommodations.
(July 2006) - How to Pack When You Are Traveling for Business
by Owen N. Wild - It's easy to overpack. These tips will help you take only what you need.
(June 2006) - How to Shield Yourself from Business Travel Nightmares
by Owen N. Wild - 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.
(April 2006) - 15 Tips for Smarter Tradeshow Travel
by Owen N. Wild - From booking a flight to working the exhibit hall, here's how to make the most of your conferences.
(February 2006) - The Secret is "Don't Assume"
by Owen N. Wild - Even when fuel costs spike, you can save on travel.
(January 2006) - Are You Road Warrior Material?
by Suzanne LaFata - Suzanne LaFata discovers some commonalities between her road warrior friends and finds that having a certain set of qualities makes life on the road much easier for some professionals.
(July 2005) - Top 10 Business Trip Bloopers
by Matt Hausmann - Matt Hausmann's business is travel, and yet, he still makes some mistakes. Here he shares the top 10 lessons he's learned over the years, so you won't make the same ones.
(July 2005) - Fitness-Focused Hotels
by Jim Kaese - Fitness expert Jim Kaese shares his favorite hotels for the fitness-minded business traveler.
(June 2005) - Saving Time on Your Flight Starts on the Ground
by Matt Hausmann - Avoiding the bottlenecks can help you get to your destination quicker and with fewer headaches.
(June 2005) - Tips on Tipping
by Michael Ertel and Suzanne LaFata - Our road warriors offer some guidelines for tipping.
(May 2005) - Airfares Are Low, But Are You Getting The Best Price?
by Matt Hausmann - The airline might call itself a "low-cost carrier," but are you really getting the best price? Matt Hausmann of Amadeus e-Travel offers tips for finding the lowest airfares.
(May 2005) - New Domestic Airfares Revive Old Ticketing Strategies
by Matthew Bennett - New fare structures make buying First Class tickets a bit trickier. Here's how to get the seat you want, for the least amount of money.
(April 2005) - Are Frequent Flyer Miles Worth the Effort?
by Michael Ertel and Suzanne LaFata - They are, if you don't expect to get rewarded each time you try to use them.
(March 2005) - Your Flight Snafu-ed? Know When to Fish Or Cut Bait
by Matt Hausmann - Saving your sanity is probably more important than getting where you're going.
(February 2005) - Keeping in Touch With Smartphones
by Michael Ertel and Suzanne LaFata - Our new travel columnists review two new smartphones.
(January 2005) - Environmentally Friendly Rental Cars
by Donna Williams - If the price of gas has you rethinking your travel plans, try renting an environmental vehicle.
(November 2004) - Avoid Getting Nickeled and Dimed to Death
by Donna Williams - Airfare wars have given rise to increased non-fare related fees.
(October 2004) - Road Warrior's Guide to Pit Stops
by Donna Williams - With the ubiquity of Kinko's and others, local business service support is always nearby.
(September 2004) - High-speed Hotels
by Donna Williams - If you travel with a laptop, high-speed access is a must-have.
(September 2004) - Checking In
by Donna Williams - Many hotels offer high-speed Internet access, but it often comes at a price. Plan ahead to keep your business flowing smoothly on the road.
(August 2004) - Airports of Call
by Donna Williams - Don't leave home without your plan for staying wired in.
(August 2004) - When You Fly, Take the Train!
by Donna Williams - Taking a second look at travel to and from the airport can help you save big.
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