What's the worst part about flying?

Apr 14, 2017
You guys have, um, a lot of complaints.
If you can sleep, lucky you.
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What United could have done differently

Apr 11, 2017
Was there a better way to handle the situation? Yes, there was. And airlines do it all the time.
United Airlines has had to put out a major (public relations) fire this week.
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New signs of slowdown in foreign travel to the US

Mar 9, 2017
Trump's America-first rhetoric is behind the fall, experts say.
Travel research firm Tourism Economics expects the number of international travelers to fall by nearly 2 million, costing business $2.5 billion. Above, a Saudia airlines crew arrives at Dulles International Airport.
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US tourism may have taken a hit from Trump's travel ban

Mar 6, 2017
As President Donald Trump revises his original executive order banning people from seven majority-Muslim countries, the tourism industry is hoping he might soften the edges a little. There’s a lot of concern that U.S. tourism took a hit after the first order did not go down so well, making some global visitors feel unwelcome.   […]

Airlines operating more and more on automated systems

Jan 30, 2017
Delta Airlines had a system outage over the weekend; this follows another outage in August. Delta won’t say what happened in the last couple of days, so we’re not sure what caused hundreds of cancellations yet. Airlines. of course. use many different systems — and in fact, those systems are becoming more and more automated […]

Are we on the verge of supersonic travel again?

Dec 6, 2016
The Concorde may be gone, but the dream lives on.
The XB-1 aircraft sits in the hanger during the Demonstrator official unveiling at Boom Technologies on November 15, 2016 in Englewood, Colorado. 
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The pros and cons of privatizing airport security

Aug 11, 2016
For some facilities, it's about reducing long lines and passenger complaints.
A San Francisco police officer and police dog patrol San Francisco International Airport.
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For public good, not for profit.

Worried about airport security lines this weekend?

Jul 1, 2016
Travelers over the July 4 weekend may wait less time in the TSA security line.
Travelers go through the TSA PreCheck security point at Miami International Airport.
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Lufthansa will sell you a mystery flight

May 24, 2016
Because what eases air travel stress like not knowing where you're going?
Passengers wait at a Lufhansa Counter at the Frankfurt International Airport, 2014.
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Staying connected while on the go

Apr 29, 2016
Here’s what busy travelers need to know about staying on the phone, and online, while trekking through the country, or the world.
Sometimes, staying online while traveling can be tricky. But there are some easy, affordable options — if you plan ahead.
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