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  • August 2008

    • Delta Adds WiFi to Whole Fleet

      Wall Street Journal  |  Aug 5, 08 10:46 AM CDT

      Delta Adds WiFi to Whole Fleet

      (Newser) - Unholster your Blackberry and sharpen your stylus; Delta will become the first major airline to offer Internet access across its entire 330-plane fleet by next summer, the Wall Street Journal reports, driven by the proliferation of handheld wireless devices and a desire among business passengers to keep working. Delta surveyed 15 of its largest corporate customers, finding “overwhelmingly they wanted to be more productive," Delta’s CEO said. More »

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      airline industry  • air travel  • Delta Airlines  • travel trends  • business travelers  • wireless internet  • AirCell

  • June 2008

    • How to Curb Rental Car Costs

      Travel Leisure  |  Jun 19, 08 7:46 AM CDT

      How to Curb Rental Car Costs

      (Newser) - With $4 gas, shrinking competition, and airport fees, finding an affordable road-trip rental can be challenging. Travel and Leisure offers these tips to curb costs. Avoid airport rentals: Rent your car from downtown and avoid airport fees that add 25% to 45% to your bill. Ditch the rental specifics in favor of Hotwire or Priceline’s reservation roulette, in which you pay without knowing which rental agency you're dealing with. More »

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      list  • travel  • airport  • business travelers  • rental car

  • May 2008

    • For Hotels, Upgrades at Top Boost Bottom Line

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 29, 08 4:26 PM CDT

      For Hotels, Upgrades at Top Boost Bottom Line

      (Newser) - Luxury hotels are spending money to make money, but the dollars aren’t flowing into the average traveler’s quarters, the Wall Street Journal reports. With competition growing and demand for rooms lacking, hotels are burnishing their top suites—some costing $30,000 a night—hoping the added glitz will generate buzz that draws conferences, business travelers and average Joes wishing to flirt with glamor. More »

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      Dubai  • luxury hotels  • luxury travel  • business travelers  • hospitality  • Four Seasons  • Ritz Carlton

  • January 2008

    • Weary Travelers Offer 12 Good Lessons

      MSNBC  |  Jan 13, 08 5:47 PM CST

      Weary Travelers Offer 12 Good Lessons

      (Newser) - MSNBC travel columnist Christopher Elliott asks those sulky veterans of the airways— business travelers—for their best tips on making life on the road tolerable: Expect nothing, and you won't be disappointed. Be nice. It can't hurt, and it might even help. Never pay cash—credit cards offer some protection against scams. More »

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      list  • travel  • airline  • travel tips  • business travelers

  • November 2007

    • World Gets Wise to Jetsetters

      New York Times  |  Nov 20, 07 12:17 PM CST

      World Gets Wise to Jetsetters

      (Newser) - With laptops roughly as common as toaster ovens, business people are ready to work anywhere. Now, hotels and airports are scrambling to make sure anywhere is ready for them, the Times reports. Studying jetsetter habits, hotels are putting outlets in easy reach, attaching desks to beds and chairs, and most importantly, making sure you don’t have to wait 20 minutes for tech support. More »

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      airport  • hotel  • laptop  • travel trends  • business travelers

    • Southwest Unveils Perks for Biz Flyers

      MarketWatch  |  Nov 7, 07 9:28 PM CST

      Southwest Unveils Perks for Biz Flyers

      (Newser) - Southwest unveiled today a raft of new initiatives designed to shore up revenue, including new pricing plans that benefit business travelers. The discount carrier’s new “business select” program will price seats $10-30 higher than regular fares. In exchange, Southwest, which doesn’t assign seats on its flights, will guarantee business travelers first access to the plane and a complimentary cocktail. More »

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      airline industry  • Southwest Airlines  • energy prices  • business travelers  • Gary Kelly  • discount carriers

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