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Paper is out, cellphones are in
Business Travel News releases results of hotel
survey
TSA to expand security line program to six
more airports
12 lessons learned from a life on the road
Need a doctor in the air?
Airports tighten ID fraud crackdown with black
lights
Myth or magic bullet? 4 secrets about the
airlines' Rule 240
Disturbing video: why luggage locks are
completely useless
Should you pay for rental car insurance
12 travel tips from the flight crew
Remedies for what ails you in the air
Helpful Tip: Cabbie, Take Me Home
Paper is out, cellphones
are in
Continental Airlines is testing a check-in system that allows
passengers to display an encrypted bar code on the screen of their
handheld mobile device — instead of a paper boarding pass — as they
pass through security. (The New York Times)
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Business Travel News releases results of hotel survey
Business Travel News annually asks thousands of readers responsible
for hotel buying decisions for corporations to rate the major hotel
chains in six categories on 13 attributes. Marriott International
and
Hilton Hotels Corp.
brands dominated most tiers in the survey this year. This article
offers an overview of the survey as well as links to the details. (BTNonline.com)
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TSA to expand security line program to six more airports
The TSA will expand a trial program,
which gives travelers a choice of security lines to go through, to
six more airports by the end of next month. The program has cut wait
times by 35% at Salt Lake City International Airport. "We've
discovered that passenger satisfaction has gone up considerably in
the sense that we have people able to get through the checkpoint
more comfortably," a TSA spokesman said. The Salt Lake Tribune
(Utah)
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12 lessons
learned from a life on the road
No one knows the vicissitudes of travel like those who make their
living on the road: airline crews, business travelers, travel
writers and industry watchers. Christopher Elliott rounds up a dozen
veteran travelers and passes on their best advice. Herewith, 12 tips
to make traveling easier -- and more fun. (Christopher Elliott,
Tripso)
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Need a doctor in
the air? fly with one
What happens if a passenger has a heart attack onboard? How
well-equipped is the plane? What kind of training does the flight
crew have? (The New York Times)
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Airports tighten ID fraud crackdown with black lights
Passenger IDs will now
be scrutinized even further as airport security checkpoints will use
hand-held black lights to detect forgeries. The move is the latest
round in the Transportation Security Administration's efforts. The
black lights will illuminate holograms that are usually found in
government-issued IDs. (USA TODAY)
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Myth or magic bullet? 4 secrets about the airlines' Rule 240
Rule 240 is the most misunderstood rule in the airline business.
And it’s never been truer than it is today. Rule 240 is the
paragraph in an airline’s contract of carriage – the legal agreement
between you and the airline – that describes its responsibility when
a flight is delayed or canceled. (From MSNBC.com)
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Disturbing video: why luggage locks are completely useless
Throw out your luggage locks. After watching this disturbing video,
you’ll see how useless they are against a simple trick for getting
in and out of your checked luggage quickly. Worst of all, you won’t
know your bag has been pilfered until after you’re at the hotel, by
which time filing a lost-luggage claim would probably be
impractical. (From Elliott Blog)
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Should you pay for
rental car insurance
With so many options at the car rental counter, it may be tempting
to buy whatever insurance protection is available to safeguard your
trip. But many travelers don't realize they're more than likely
duplicating coverage they already have. (CNN.com/Associated Press)
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12 travel tips from
the flight crew
If you want advice on your pipes, you go to a plumber. Trouble with
your wiring? Talk to an electrician. So when it comes to tips on air
travel, who better to ask than the flight crew? James Wysong rounds
up 10 flight attendants and comes back with 12 tips for travel.
(James Wysong, Tripso)
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Remedies for what
ails you in the air
Is your airplane flight giving you a headache? Has that sandwich you
wolfed down before boarding given you a bad case of collywobbles?
Don't ask the flight attendants for help. They won't dispense any
medications - even over-the-counter ones. James Wysong offers
homegrown cures for 16 in-flight ailments. Is he a doctor? No, but
he's been a flight attendant for 20 years, and he's got answers for
everything from sneezing fits to stinky feet. (James Wysong, Tripso)
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Helpful Tip: Cabbie,
Take Me Home
If you’re
heading out for an evening on the town, pick up a business card from
the front desk or your hotel concierge and put it somewhere easy to
find. That way you’ll know where you need to wind up when the
evening is over.
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