Fliers can bypass long waits at airports with new services
Airports bring power to the people
10 travel apps equivalent to the do-it-all Swiss Army knife
7 common traveler mistakes to avoid
TSA is testing automated system to check fliers’ boarding passes, ID
CBP proposes to loosen rules for customs declaration
What travelers need to know about batteries and battery care
How to prevent spam text messages on your cell phone
3 business-travel tips for road warrior moms
Cut the hassle of travel with 25 proven tips
Hotel/Motel Scam

Scared to use a mobile boarding pass? Don’t be
Airlines, manufacturers are expanding overhead bins
TSA will test relaxed screening procedures for older fliers
Global Entry — final DHS rule expands program
What ever happened to first class?
Taxing of frequent flier miles? Is it really true?
The “Do’s and Don’ts” of business dining
Consumer media discover that travel agents do still exist
How to avoid being a victum, anywhere, any time
Not a travel related story, but very cool and a catchie tune too!

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

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

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

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

Frontier Airlines changes it change fee

Delta joins United in making it easier for passengers to track their bags

United quietly rolls out mileage program changes for June

While we worry about airlines, car rental consolidation continues at high speed

Still smoking? Be careful before you rent a car

Vehicle tax proposal would charge drivers per mile

One pre-travel step travelers don’t have time to skip

Are the government’s new airline consumer protection rules good for passengers?

Coping with electrical devices while traveling

Probably not a good idea to carry this bag with you to the airport

Good news for Continental flyers – Economy Plus is comingeventually

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

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

‘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

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.

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

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

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-fre

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

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!

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