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Airlines

Behind the TSA’s possible plans to use your credit card data at airport security

The TSA should be praised for seeking ways to qualify more people for expedited screening. But, is handing over the grunt work to commercial companies accessing your personal information the best alternative?

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Carlson Wagonlit sues the federal government after losing $1.3 billion contract to Concur

Word on the street is that Concur won a low-ball contract for federal government travel. Still a 15-year exclusive contract to handle all travel for 70 federal government civilian agencies, from the State Department to the Commerce Department, amounts to big bucks for Concur, and Carlson Wagonlit has a lot to lose by being shut out.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Airlines

Despite increased airline traffic, global carriers posted just a slim profit margin in 2012

We complain about airline bag fees, but with fuel prices such a killer fees are often the difference between an airline being in red ink or black.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Top ten must-have items for business travelers, as chosen by industry execs

Honestly we were expecting something a little more interesting from the people that live and breathe travel everyday, but their must-haves aren't very different from the average traveler, be it for business or leisure.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Business Travel

BlackBerry 10’s six business traveler features may just sway you

BB's only hope going forward is the huge community of business users and travelers, those who still work in the corporateland, increasingly collaborate through remote work, but would still like consumer-driven features.

Christopher Mims | 12 years ago

Airlines

TSA explores using commercial data to expand PreCheck program

Using credit checks or other commercial data as a security barometer? TSA may be stepping into a minefield with this one.

12 years ago

Business Travel

The 5 hotel fees you’re going to see more of in 2013

Although the FTC chided resorts in 2012 for hidden fees, hotels are expected to be more brazen in 2013 with a slew of new and increased fees. With occupancy rates up, hotels feel they have a captive audience for their fees.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Airlines

Analysis: Do women have a place at U.S. airlines outside of stewarding?

The history of how women ended up serving snacks rather than selecting new routes is one that applies to almost all businesses, but Branson is one of the most outspoken in the industry that sees a need for change.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Chinese translator app Waygo helps travelers avoid dining disasters abroad

There are far more businesses trying to get into China than foreign employees willing to learn the basics of Chinese, making any app that helps bridge that gap immediately useful.

12 years ago

Airlines

Southwest CEO admits the airline’s first attempt at in-flight Wi-Fi was subpar

Some Southwest passengers have long complained about the spottiness of its Wi-Fi, and now CEO Kelly concedes that the reliability of Row 44 Wi-Fi service hadn't been up to the airline's standards. Nothing more frustrating for business travelers than funky Wi-Fi.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago