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January 12 |
Preview your 2012 United MileagePlus status and program
SkyTeam Introduces SkyPriority For Top Customers
United Continental will be part of TSA's PreCheck
program
New consumer protection rules will bring honesty to advertised
airfares
Consumers win with DOT denial of airline request for extension of
baggage rules
Don't let identity theft ruin your next business trip
Where germs live on planes
Another possible Europe failure
Pack light, look right: The 7 simple rules
Top 10 tips for flying with pets
Best and Worst Airlines
In the future, infrared cameras could help pilots land |
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November 11 |
Access your travel
itinerary on your smart phone
United Mileage Plus
Global Entry - worth every penny if you travel
internationally, even domestically soon
E-boarding pass
trend has taken off
With international checked baggage on code-share
flights, which airline’s rules apply?
Airlines strive to speed up the boarding process
Carriers are blocking more seats for low-fare passengers
Change your travel attitude
8 items you never pack … but should
Just because a passport hasn’t expired,
doesn’t mean it’s valid for your trip
Come 'n get it -
The best U.S. restaurants for business travelers
TSA helps you make your flight |
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September 11 |
USAirport parking extends Internet Special coupon offer
The first 787 is set to be winging its way to ANA on 22
September
TSA modifies screening for children 12 and younger
International flight connection? Beware starting with a
short hop
TSA aims to shed one-size-fits-all approach
Trusted traveler program has pros and cons
Airports offer VIP lounges for an entry fee
Experts advise guests to be on alert as hotel safety
issues grow
Your hotel room safe: not as safe as you think |
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July 11 |
For $349 you and 8 companions can purchase free luggage handling on
United for a year
American Airlines boards economy class based on check-in
OnePass to be rolled into United's loyalty program
Many questions remain as United and Continental integrate
Waitlisting an upgrade? Why there’s a good chance it may never
clear
Airport checkpoint of the future
TSA to
create trusted traveler program
Pack your
bags to avoid security hand inspection loss
Terrafugia Transition aircraft gets DOT roadworthiness sign-off,
can now drive you to the airport |
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May 11 |
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March 11 |
Good news for Continental flyers - Economy Plus is coming
eventually
Delta makes room in
economy class for additional revenue
Some actual good news — Delta Air Lines
eliminates mileage expiration dates!
Airlines test
more fees for a variety of services
Planning to reuse a canceled ticket? All
airlines are not created equal
How to survive an “enhanced” TSA pat-down
Transaction troubles await travelers abroad
Hotels charging
housekeeping fees...what will they think of next?
The Bedbug Registry
Cheap Flights with subtitles |
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January 11 |
Continental Airlines in Denver (Denver
International Airport) has moved
TSA, coalition develop medical notification
cards
Delta sets up bidding for bumping. Is it a
game of The Price is Right?
Will Delta’s new bumping auction be the end of
free round-trip tickets as overbooking compensation?
4 things you should check before leaving the
rental car lot
Electronic Pickpocketing
Nation’s largest travel companies call on
airlines to disclose fares and fees
TSA may test upgraded scanners at airports
this year
International Airport Transit Guide
The making of Southwest’s 737 named Florida
One
World Air Traffic animation |
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November 10 |
'LineBuster'
launching at United hubs
One of Southwest’s best semi-known “frills” about to
disappear
Self-tagging airline checked luggage
Protests of airport security procedures fizzle
TSA's airport screening practices prompt consumer
website
Sucking guests’ blood, the hotel vampire, bed bugs, are
on the loose
Travel Pro Tips
Airlines monitor social channels to minimize Twitter
turbulence
KwikChex battles back against bad hotel reviews
Insider offers reasons agents beat technology
Video home-security systems for business travelers
Spaceport America runway dedication
Boeing 787 crosswind testing
Top TSA slogans and TV fun at TSA’s expense
Perfect Airport Security Solution |
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September 10 UPDATE |
It has been brought to our attention by one of our
astute readers (thank you Mary) that an article in our September
newsletter emailed earlier today may not be accurate. The article titled "Hotel key
cards - ever wonder what is on your magnetic key card?" suggests
that personal information is encoded on the key card and is easily
accessible. According to Snopes.com, the Claim:
"Hotel room keycards are routinely encoded with personal infomation
which can be harvested by theives." is false. You can read
more about this subject at
http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/hotelkey.asp. |
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September 10 |
DOT releases
updated guide for consumer air travelers
Hotel key cards - ever wonder what is on your
magnetic key card?
Why the airline fee issue is so important
NOW
No planes, no jetways, no
maintenance facilities … is it an airline?
5 foreign travel mistakes no one thinks
they’ll make – but they do
Top 10 tips to protect your laptop and data
while traveling
"Clocked" by jet lag
Check your home from anywhere, fast and cheap
Travel complaints that fail
A History of US Airline Regulation
1911 - 1979
Italian firm unveils a saddle seat for airlines
- giddyup |
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July 10 |
Airline passengers get a chance to be heard on proposed
regulations
Hidden airline fees had a bad week in Washington
Why do airlines want to hide their fees and make air
travel as complicated as possible?
No more lawsuit limits for passengers under proposed
government rules
Airlines offer chance to cut in line -- for a fee
Airlines see multiple advantages to hand-held technology
Rental car mystery – How do I start the car?
Don’t let too many car rental surcharges keep you from
checking your bill
6 immutable luggage rules I always follow
Controversy over airports' full-body scanners grows
The 3M Computer Screen Privacy Filter
Air New Zealand is inaugurating the SkyCouch. How soon
will other airlines follow?
Ultra-High Density Seating
FAA approves flying car, here’s the video |
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May 10 |
Airlines add surcharge for flying on a "peak travel day"
Before you change your return flight – read this first
Forecasters say European airspace to be ash-free
No-show rental car fees loom
5 important connecting flight considerations
Oh my, I lost my ID. How am I going to get home?
New regulations make flying even safer
Four secrets for upgrading your next vacation
Ryanair confident EU will O.K. toilet fees
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
If airlines sold paint
Flight Fee Explorer |
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March 10 |
Continental
changes concourses in Denver
Paperless boarding takes off at United
Continental to charge coach passengers for meals
The devil in United’s
“unlimited upgrade” details isn’t the devil you know
How to get the best seat in coach
Forcing Airlines to Play Nice With Fliers
Airlines get defensive over tarmac-delay rules
Packing your carry-ons defensively
Full-body scans will become mandatory, O'Hare
TSA chief says
Fewer frequent
fliers to receive free upgrades
Now elite status gets
you free Internet (sometimes) with Marriott
Recreation of the "Miracle on the Hudson"
Dave Caroll strikes again "United needs to change in a big way"
Apple
award! |
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January 10 |
DOT now has Web form for consumer complaints
and new site packed with consumer info
Airlines raise checked-bag fees, fuel
surcharges
3 Elite mileage member tips to start 2010
Flying under the influence of the TSA - What
now?
So what’s really up with those full body
scanners?
Obama orders improvements in use of terrorism
intelligence
New airline rules address tarmac delays,
retroactive contract changes, disclosures
Airline fees may not go away, but they soon
might be easier to pay
Cell phone tones could unlock guestrooms with
new key technology
At last, government clarifies airline seat
pocket rules
Tips on traveling in bad weather
10 questions most frequently asked by
travelers
Funny videos - View from a travel agent’s
desk, dealing with lost luggage, George Carlin classic |
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November 09 |
Delta Goes Cashless on North American Flights
Starting Dec. 1
Technology, regulation weighed to keep pilots
alert
United may be trend setter with annual fee for
checked bags
Should you pay United $249 to check bags?
Your Rights if Your Bags are Delayed
TSA offers tips for flying with lost ID
ASTA offers suggestions for solo female
travelers
5 reasons to double-check e-tickets before you
fly
A la carte the way it's supposed to be - Hotel
chain offers free food to guests
6 ways to get your way when you travel
Secure Flight program "should" go smoothly
Airlines work on smart, practical innovations
The Transition®-
a street-legal airplane |
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September 09 |
Continental Airlines flips the switch on
“Secure Flight” — but are we really safer?
Travelers should take advantage of airports'
flu shots
United passengers can buy elite frequent-flier
perks
Online overload sends travelers rushing back
to agents
Priority Pass - A Secret Society
Liquid restrictions for airline passengers to
remain, TSA says
Take a picture of your rental vehicle — your
car rental company is
Smoking bans spread to some rental cars
Lots about being bumped
Luggage fees on international flights continue
to rise
Tips for those flying long distance who want
to sleep
15 tips for traveling healthy and stress-free
United Breaks Guitars, the sequel - “What did
you mean when you said you’re sorry?”
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July 09 |
David Rowell comments on United's move to
transfer their merchant credit card requirements to the travel agent
What the Northwest-Delta Airline merger means
for the Denver Traveler
Frontier accepts buyout offer from Republic
Airlines reassure passengers about Secure
Flight changes
Passenger data safe following Clear shutdown,
VIP says
Thanks, Uncle Sam! Carry-on baggage limits may
increase by a few inches
Rental car grace periods are getting shorter
Flight status blues
Airlines consider selling stand-up seats
Honey, am I getting thinner? Or is it this
airline seat?
Traveling to Europe this summer? Keep your
camera equipment and valuables safe
Twitter gives travelers a way to be heard
The Airplane Toilet Paper Experiment
Airline Cartoons |
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May 09 |
CDC updates travel advisory for Mexico
Americans planning foreign travel need to
obtain passport
Secure Flight - the biggest TSA change you
never have heard of
United raises fees for customers who check
bags at airport
Tire Fee? Beware of new car rental
surcharges
United announces new policy for passengers
requiring extra space
Got a gripe with your airline? Twitter it
Check terminal carefully when flying on
codeshare tickets
3 reasons why you absolutely must check in
online when you’re flying
TSA catfight - After the hiss, don’t you feel
like clawing someone?
TSA to replace metal detectors with whole-body
scanners
Who benefits from airline alliances? Not you
Coming soon - a “no talking” section on
planes?
Jet Blue pokes fun at corporate bigwigs
The real reason airlines still serve free
drinks |
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May 1, 09 Special
Edition |
Secure Flight |
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March 09 |
TSA to begin added data collection on air
travelers
United to phase out cash
More airlines offer premium-economy seats
Delays likely as new passport rules take
effect
What can passengers learn from “Sully’s
Miracle?”
Some Suggestions to reduce your infectious
disease exposure on air flights
Why we can’t carry liquids freely on-board
commercial flights
Post-fee luggage you’ve gotta have
How to Survive an Airplane Crash
Are new Passport Cards a gateway to
counterfeit citizenship?
Travel is amazing… why isn’t anyone happy?
Why you should always fly first class |
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January 09 |
United Airlines' Ticket Cancellation Policy
Frontier's New Fare Structure
Airline Baggage Policy
Weather canceled your flight? Here’s one thing
you must do
Business travelers gamble on standby to avoid
change fees
Gasoline prices may have hit bottom
Business travelers notice changes by
car-rental companies
Are your laptop and data safe when you travel?
New Congress to reconsider passenger bill of
rights
U.S. warns Americans about traveling to
Israel, Gaza, West Bank
What actually happens in the cockpit when a
plane comes in to land, or when it takes off |
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November 08 |
Bush announces holiday travel measures
TSA plans changes in security screening
process
United’s new luggage kiosks reduce passenger
angst
American launches e-boarding pass in Chicago
Delta commits to all hubs amid push for
international growth
Travelers need to keep current on
border-crossing requirements
Warning: State Department Travel Alerts could
save your life
Obama expected to make changes affecting
airline industry
The walls have ears! |
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September 08 |
Overhead bins fill quickly as bag-check fees
increase
Don’t take that refund!
God bless Air Canada — they rescind baggage
fees
American Airlines launches in-flight broadband
service
Governmet warns travelers of laptop threat in
secret document
Passengers choose intimate X-rays over
pat-downs, TSA says
Devaluation of Airline Miles
10 tips for preventing identity theft when you
travel
Is the cost of airline surcharges worth it?
Yes — and no
Flying on an Airbus A380 Super Jumbo |
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July 08 |
Beware a new wave of online airline scams and
viruses
Delta Raises Fee for a Second Bag
TSA may allow some travelers to use new
computer bag in August
Warning: carry-on luggage cops are on patrol
Body-scanning machines to be installed at 10
U.S. airports
Airlines close airport lounges to cut costs
In New York
City, cabs go cash-optional
A survival guide to the airline industry’s
fee-for-all
Is premium economy the next business class?
Airlines look for innovative ways to cut fuel
costs
Branson unveils spaceship carrier
Memo from an angry flight attendant
Hilarious hold-ups: 12 most bizarre reasons
for flight a delay
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May 08 |
American to charge $15 to check first bag,
slash capacity
The new math of airline luggage
4 tips for avoid new airline luggage fees
Frontier increases several fees
Check it out! 10 clever luggage tips from a
flight attendant
U.S. to launch Global Entry program for
Americans
Getting through customs: 10 tips
TSA may ease rule requiring laptops to be
removed from cases
Over the years, U.S. gradually boosts taxes on
air fare
15 tips for a fabulous summer flight
6 secrets car rental companies don’t want you
to know
Flight Tip
Rental Car Tip
No Frills Airline |
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March 08 |
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 |
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Janurary 08 |
New Border-Crossing Rules Start Jan. 31
New FAA Regulation on Spare Lithium Batteries
Airport Wi-Fi: Denver's going free
What Fliers Can Expect -- Good and Bad -- in
'08
Atlanta airport remains busiest in U.S. for
third straight year
8 things travelers should expect in 2008
The Airport Security Follies
Airline passenger rights movement taking off
U.S. Fliers May Face Separate Fees For Jet
Fuel
Travel IQ Challenge |
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November 07 |
Q-and-A: Hudak offers tips for holiday
travelers
10 things you can always carry on board
7 tips for avoiding lost baggage
Phoenix airport to test body scan machines
For many, airport wait times get shorter
Airlines work on systems to reduce delays
12 lessons learned from a life on the road
In the Land of Contraband
Gross hotel drinking glasses
Hawaii Superferry cleared to sail |
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September 07 |
Passport Alert! Temporary WHTI Accommodation Ends Sept. 30
Airlines adapt to better serve customers
New machines get a better angle on baggage
screening
TSA says Secure Flight will reduce errors in
matching system
Airlines body bids farewell to paper tickets
Are ticket agents punishing passengers with
extra screening?
Majority of U.S. flights not on time; industry
caught in holding pattern
What's the latest thing that airlines might
start charging for?
Satellite technology will reduce delays
How to stop travel's sad customer service
slide
How to hail a taxi in Manhattan |
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July 07 |
Just a quick reminder
Cleared for takeoff: busy summer travel season
is underway
Friendlier skies ahead for airlines, airports
Americans should check passport for possible
errors
Hertz, Avis add hybrids to fleets
The price of overpacking
Frequest flier foolishness
International business etiquette 101
Summer airline woes
Making a scene at the airport
Safety in numbers
New Horizons Travel 21st Annual Fun Time Golf
Tournament |
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May 07 |
Delta exits bankruptcy with planes full
Airline baggage handling woes continue
Travelers taxed by airline ticket sales
US warns ageinst flying Indonesian Airlines
Trusted Traveler Programs grow
Tipping tips for travelers
Google beta 411 connects business call free
4 telephone tips for Europe
Phone home
The right to recline
Progress is a funny thing |
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March 07 |
Some food for thought about JetBlue's Bill Of Rights
Payment goes up for luggage lost by airlines
Luggage à la carte: Add-on fees add up
The
airlines' luggage quandary
Paper airline ticket on the verge of extintion
Airline complaint? Well, speak up!
Hotel scam targets credit card data
Guns in the cockpit
Confiscated airline carry-on ites becom big
seller on ebay
Training the TSA screeners
777 CockpitT
Security problem |
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January 07 |
United proposes offering lower base fares with
bevy of add-ons
The
Clock Is Ticking for Winter Travelers
Which airlines would make graceful partners
7 rules for lost luggage
Hotel safety: 8 tips
When your home is alone
Tips for the long haul
Airline Check-in |