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Road Warriors' Fall Revamp Guide
The fourth quarter can be a great time for business travelers—a chance to take stock of the gadgets and tech we carry, boost air miles, and maybe even get a holiday deal on business-class airfare to Europe. Continue
How to Avoid Data Roaming Charges
We've all heard the horror stories: Download a few emails or check Google Maps a couple of times while traveling internationally and get hit with high data charges. Here's how to avoid that. Continue
10 Thoughts on Travel 10 Years After 9/11
The last 10 years have had a special impact on business travelers. From airport hassles, to a distrust of government, to the realization a terror threat will always be out there, 9/11 truly changed everything. Continue
How Airlines Nickel and Dime Us
The nation's carriers detail all the ludicrous and infuriating charges they impose on travelers. Yet, in the funhouse-mirror world of airline profits and losses, those extra costs placed on us aren't doing much real good for them. Continue
Book at Your Own Risk
Airlines traditionally pare back on their routes during the winter when travel is lighter and costs are higher. But factor in the uncertain economy and this year carriers are even more aggressive about service cuts. Continue
Everything You Know About Taking a Vacation Is Wrong
The problem with a typical summer vacation is that everyone wants to go when—and where—you’re going. To beat the mad rush to decompress, try these six alternatives to the traditional European or beach-bound holiday. Continue
Winners & Losers in FAA Budget Battle
Nothing was settled during a two-week standoff over the FAA's budget. The agency still doesn't have a permanent budget, lawmakers remain far apart on labor groups, and airlines are caught somewhere between villains and opportunists. The good news? There isn't much of it. Continue
Runway Ready-to-Wear
Dressing for a business trip can be tricky: Between having to be prepared for all types of weather, business casual, board meetings, and any occasion in between, here are the rules for what to pack before you take off. Continue
The Odd Case of Taxpayer Subsidies to Small Airports
The federal government's Essential Air Service is fast becoming the metaphoric poster boy for wasteful government spending, entrenched interests, political gridlock, and a greedy airline industry. Continue
High-Flying Charges: American and United Launch New Cards
American and United airlines, in partnership with Citi and Chase banks, have new credit cards that offer a range of benefits in exchange for annual fees. The only thing is, many of these perks used to be given away for free. Continue
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