New Form Of Identification
Jan. 18, 2008 - There's a new form of identification being offered by the government that works like a passport only it's cheaper and fits in your wallet. It's called the Passport Card, and beginning February 1 people can start applying for it at the same places you apply for passports.

D.C. Airport Pass Speeds Travelers Clear to the Gate
Jan. 16, 2008 - Washington area travelers will soon be able to speed more quickly through airport security if they are willing to pay a fee, provide personal information to the government and allow their fingerprints and eyes to be scanned at checkpoints.

Registered Traveler Program Considered for Dulles and National Airports Updated
Jan. 16, 2008 - The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will vote today whether to put the Registered Traveler Program in place at Ronald Reagan Washington National and Dulles International Airports, WTOP reports.

State, DHS urged to better integrate travel systems
Jan. 18, 2008 - The departments of Homeland Security and State should better integrate their information technology systems that handle international business travel to foster greater efficiency and fewer errors in processing, according to a new report from a DHS travel advisory panel.

Agencies Are Reminded There's Little Elbowroom on Air Travel
Jan. 18, 2008 - Tighter travel rules for federal employees appear to be in the works. A memorandum by the Office of Management and Budget asks the heads of agencies to ensure that travel rules are being followed and says that the administration will revise them in light of recent findings by the Government Accountability Office, the congressional agency that audits and reviews federal programs.

More mergers may be on industry's radar
Jan. 18, 2008 - Record fuel prices and weakening demand for air travel are taking a toll on profits of major U.S. airlines, raising prospects of a consolidation in the industry this year.

American Airlines doubles fuel surcharge to $40
Jan. 18, 2008 - The nation's largest airline is doubling its fuel surcharge to $40 round trip, and one fare-watcher expects other big carriers to go along.

CAST Launches New Air Safety Website
Jan. 18, 2008 - The Commercial Aviation Safety Team is expanding its outreach efforts by launching a new website to spread information about efforts to make commercial air travel safer.

Congestion pricing will, indeed, fly
Jan. 18, 2008 - Flight delays have gotten so bad that this week, the federal Department of Transportation announced its endorsement of a congestion-pricing plan for airports. That's the kind of approach that New York, in particular, really needs.

IHG Properties Delivers E-Receipts Directly Into Concur Travel & Expense
Jan. 18, 2008 -Concur , the world's leading provider of on-demand Employee Spend Management services, today announced that business travelers using Concur(R) Travel & Expense can enjoy the convenience of e-receipts from IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] hotel properties delivered directly into their expense reports. Concur clients also have access to thousands of IHG properties, enabling their employees to book reservations and participate in loyalty programs from within Concur's online travel booking services.

Air Travel For Disabled Passengers is 'Developing'
Jan. 18, 2008 - Air travel for disabled passengers is "developing" in a "positive" way, say industry experts. Tourism for All, a national registered charity which provides information to people with disabilities in relation to accessible accommodation and other tourism services, said that new legislation has improved the situation.

Gadgets That Make Business Travel A Snap
Jan. 14, 2008 - Face it: Traveling for business can be a grind. Typically, travelers are at the mercy of tricky weather--and even more mercurial flight delays or other unforeseen traffic jams. But no matter where you are or how nasty the traffic snarl in which you're stuck, work is rolling on.

Airport amenities expand, but so does our wish list
Jan. 16, 2008 - In 2006, when I shared my Airport Amenities Wish List, USA TODAY readers chimed in with dozens of items they wanted to see added. Back then I yearned for free wireless Internet access, napping nooks, and the return of lockers. Frequent travelers clamored for manicure stations, spa services, and accessible power outlets. At least one woman wanted airports to install punching bags, for those days when air travel becomes truly exasperating.

Amtrak And Unions Reportedly Reach Deal, Avert Strike
Jan. 18, 2008 - Amtrak and nine of its unions have reportedly reached a tentative contract agreement, avoiding a strike that would have shut down Penn Station and cross-country train service.