Articles tagged “airports”

Airlines

Legacy Airlines Look to Asia for Travel Technology Innovations

Traditional airlines don’t ever want to be caught unprepared again, as they were when low-cost carriers disrupted their gig. And Asia is where they look to for a head start on travel tech innovations. Never see legacies as geriatric ever again.
Business Travel

Travelers Not Yet Deterred by Shutdown But Agent Concerns Grow

The government shutdown is not yet a big problem for travel advisors and their clients, but it could become one if it doesn’t end soon. Airport security concerns and national park travel, which picks up in the spring, could become major issues.
Airlines

When Will More Innovation Come to U.S. Airports?

Most U.S. airports are clunky, publicly run enterprises, and they innovate slowly. Plus, their largest tenants — airlines — can be cheap, and unwilling to pay more than they need to. But a few airports are innovating, and that's good news for passengers.
Airlines

Don't Expect Greater Airport Security After Alaska Air Crash

Security is all about tolerances. Yes, there's probably a way to ensure that no airline employee ever steals an airplane again. But it's probably not worth instituting such procedures. This was more likely a tragic fluke than anything.