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by Joe Brancatelli

Setting the Bar

Posted Jul 1 2008
A host of upscale new drinking establishments means business travelers no longer have to languish at dreary, dingy airport bars.
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Déjà Vu Skies

Posted Jun 24 2008
Recent airline troubles don't signal the end of the industry, just a return to its past. What to expect next in the cycle.
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The Incredible Shrinking Airlines

Posted Jun 17 2008
They're cutting back flights, routes, and services. How business travelers can be prepared for the upheaval.
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Worst. Airline. Ever.

Posted Jun 10 2008
The airline industry's a mess no matter where you look, but United is the absolute worst of all.
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All Business, Always Trouble

Posted Jun 3 2008
What's at the heart of the all-business-class airlines failures? Real estate.
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A Bad Bag Idea

Posted May 27 2008
Why American Airlines' new checked-luggage fee is the worst idea to hit the runway in ages—and could end up costing more money than it makes. Continue

Fare-y Tales

Posted May 20 2008
If airfares are going up, why are there so many travel bargains to be had?
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Life with Laptop

Posted May 13 2008
It's your constant travel companion, a source of pain and pleasure. Here's how to make living with your portable computer easier on both of you.
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Summer Forecast: Clear(er) Skies

Posted May 6 2008
Despite all the gloomy travel predictions, this season might not be as bad as last year's. Here's why.
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Lobbying for Change

Posted Apr 29 2008
Say sayonara to the check-in desk and other hallmarks of hotel lobbies.
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Merger Most Foul

Posted Apr 22 2008
All airline mergers follow the same basic story line. But each has its plot twists too.
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The High Cost of a Low Dollar

Posted Apr 15 2008
Business travelers are usually unfazed by currency fluctuations. Not this time.
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Who Takes the Hit?

Posted Apr 8 2008
In the wake of four airline shutdowns, the sky is falling—on the heads of business travelers.
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The Waiting Game

Posted Apr 1 2008
How to cope when widespread delays hit the air travel system.
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Tips for a Sky-High Spring

Posted Mar 25 2008
The price of flying is going up this season. Here's how to keep business-travel costs under control.
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The Safe (but Scary) Skies

Posted Mar 18 2008
Statistics tell us it's exceptionally safe to fly. Our guts—and the state of the airline ­industry—say otherwise.
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The Skies Open Overseas

Posted Mar 11 2008
Major changes are afoot in international travel, and they'll affect your schedule, comfort, and wallet.
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Phoning Home

Posted Mar 4 2008
All-you-can-eat mobile service is the best thing to happen to business travelers in years.
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Travel in the Time of Merger

Posted Feb 26 2008
The airlines are discussing deals. How to protect your luggage and why to spend your miles.
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Join the Club—But Which Club?

Posted Feb 19 2008
The lowdown on which airline lounges give you what, and for how much.

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