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Despite all the gloomy travel predictions, this season might not be as bad as last year's. Here's why. Read more
Just one more thing to worry about next time you're sitting on an airplane. (Wired)
'Soothing' Experience at Airport Security?
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff showed off the new generation of airport security checkpoints. See All Video & Multimedia
Loss-making airline Alitalia is still flying after receiving an emergency 300 million euro emergency bridge loan. (Reuters)
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Passengers can use their cell phone in the skies over Europe as early as this summer under new EU rules. See All Video & Multimedia
Here's a big surprise: Flying the friendly skies isn't much fun anymore. Amid safety problems, the airline industry posted declines in an annual survey of carrier quality. (AP)
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Delta Airlines is joining American Airlines, inspecting planes for possible wiring problems. The checks have led to hundreds of delays, and could pose more problems for travellers. See All Video & Multimedia
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"I see where United briefing grounded 7 planes for another inspection and the FAA response was to check the paperwork. Really, we need our inspectors inspecting airplanes. I don't know anyone who flies from coast to coast on paper."
The Safe (but Scary) Skies
Seat 2B
Professional athletes fly from game to game in private jets, using a private-jet access card. Not a bad idea for frequent fliers. Read More
The country's hardest-to-get reservation isn't in New York or Los Angeles. Call Talula's Table, in Pennsylvania horse country, to dine in 2009. Read More
It looks like American Airlines and Virgin America are close to launching their in-flight broadband internet services. Read more
Economy of Scale
Running Hotwire requires Eric Grosse to travel extensively. Tips from a top exec who chooses to sit in coach. Read more
Table for One: Seoul
Business travelers in South Korea no longer have to resort to indecipherable menus. Read more
The I.T. Road Show
How C.I.O. Tom Conophy, who has clocked millions of miles, takes it around the world. Read more
The Safe (but Scary) Skies
Statistics tell us it's exceptionally safe to fly. Our guts say otherwise. Read more
Table for One: Hong Kong
From towers to basements, this Asian financial center has a wealth of food choices. Read more
London's New Arrival
British Airways' Terminal 5 opens this month with a radical design. Read more
Table for One: Paris
Where to get the crème de la crème brûlée when eating alone in the City of Light. Read more
Project Runway
As art buffs descend on Maastricht, private jets test the limits of the city's airport. Read more
Ship, Don't Schlep
Alternatives to the airlines’ mishandling your luggage—and charging for it. Read more
Changes in the Air
Los Angeles
There's more to the City of Angels than Hollywood and its siren call of fame and fortune. Read more
Table for One: San Francisco
It’s easy to get excellent eats in this West Coast city, even if you’re rolling alone. Read more
If You Have to Go to…Detroit
The auto show will soon be rolling into town. Time for a road map to Motown’s best spots. Read more
Table for One: Berlin
Eat like ein experte and get more pleasure from your Berlin business. Read more
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