Travel state of mind for a volatile economy
In these volatile economic days, there are more than a few variables impacting travel. People are considering alternatives and business travel may be placed on hold. Forget the idea of flying in the front of the plane. Look at different alternatives.
Concierge and executive lounges can be hotel money savers
Most travelers, unless they’re on a more than generous expense account or rolling in money, watch their dollars these days. That’s certainly my mantra and most business owners are trying to find new ways to make cuts without making employees suffer (too much).
Study suggests corporate travel managers are in total denial about economic downturn
The fundamentals of the American economy are sound. No, that’s not campaign rhetoric. That’s according to a new poll of corporate travel managers conducted by the National Business Travel Association.
As economy sputters, premium airline seat sales fall
With higher fares and a stumbling economy, more and more business travelers are opting for the cheaper seats, according to American Express Business Travel.
Silver lining for business travelers to the slew of bad airline news
USA Today columnist and friend, David Grossman, took a look at the positive side of airline and airport chaos that has been plaguing the country. He sees a silver lining to the problems that have been buffeting the industry and frequent business fliers.
Early-bird discounts for business class
Carriers are slashing prices as demand for business class seats sags along with the economy.
More delay and frustration
Is business travel even worse this year than last? Joe Sharkey thinks so — and the peak business and leisure travel time of year isn’t here yet.
Biz jet’s door falls off during takeoff
The FAA says a twin-jet business plane lost its main passenger door during takeoff from a Colorado airport Monday.
Security evolves on TSA blog
The Transportation Security Administration’s blog has been live since Jan. 30. The Associated Press takes a look at what’s buzzing. It found questions asked and answered, myths dispelled and, of course, plenty of criticism.
Gulfstream unveils new biz jet
Gulfstream, a subsidiary of General Dynamics Corp., unveiled a new wide-cabin business jet Thursday, the G650.