United Adds Fee for Some to Check Second Bag
Feb. 5, 2008 - In an effort to cut costs by reducing fuel consuming weight on its flights, United announced that it will charge a $25.00 fee for a 2nd checked bag. The fee will apply to passengers buying non-refundable tickets unless they are Premier Associate status or higher in United’s Mileage Plus program. The fee will apply to tickets purchased after February 4th for travel beginning May 5th. Travel-On expects that other carriers will follow suit in coming weeks.

Business Travelers Face Scrutiny of Cell Phone, Laptop Data
Feb. 7, 2008 - International travelers have had to provide U.S. Customs agents with their passwords and the data on their cell phones and laptops in the name of border security. Two civil liberties groups are filing suit to force the government to disclose its policies.

Groups Want Feds to Disclose Policies for Seizing, Copying travelers' computers
Federal agents have been seizing electronic devices from passengers at U.S. airports, and now two civil liberties groups want to know how agents decide which computers and cellphones should be searched and copied, according to The Washington Post.

Airport Security Technology Stuck in the Pipeline
Feb. 8, 2008 - The sluggish pace of technological innovation and deployment has left holes in checkpoint security that could easily be exploited by terrorists, according to government officials and outside experts. Congressional investigators reported last year that they were able to smuggle bomb components through checkpoints despite new security measures. Other investigative reports questioned the government's efforts to get emerging technology into the field.

The Increasing Cost of Air Travel
Feb. 6, 2008 - In today's U.S. airline fare wars, base ticket prices may be on the decline in some cases. But carriers are making up for it by charging extra for services and conveniences that used to be customary. Read on to learn more about these additional charges and how business travelers can keep an eye on the bottom line.

Mexico to Implement APEC Business Travel Card Scheme
Feb. 7, 2008 - Mexico has begun processing APEC Business Travel Cards ( ABTC ) under the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme. An Immigration Department spokesman said the scheme aimed to enhance the mobility of business travellers within the APEC economies, so promoting business within the region.

Transatlantic Travel by Air to Get a Boost
Feb. 6, 2008 - If you're among the lucky few who can afford to pay $7,000 or more for a round-trip business-class ticket between Philadelphia and London, life is about to get even better.

Upgrade Your Travel by Working the System
Feb. 6, 2008 - On airplanes, do you ever wonder how the college girl in non-designer jeans afforded that first-class seat? How about the ill-suited man in scuffed shoes who nabs the top-floor suite at a hotel? In many cases, they paid for the upgrade or cashed in loads of frequent-flier miles or loyalty points. But those others? They worked the system. To unlock the secrets of free or discounted upgrades for planes, hotel rooms, rental cars, and cruise cabins, we went to industry experts and frequent travelers. Here are their tips.

United to Open Special Check-in at O'Hare for First-Class Passengers
Feb. 6, 2008 - Passengers who pay top dollar to fly United Airlines overseas soon won't have to rub elbows at the check-in line with the folks who sit back in coach.

United, Rivals Closing in on Merger Deals
Feb. 7, 2008 - Four major U.S. carriers, including United Airlines, appear closer to consummating deals that would radically remake the airline industry, say people close to the airlines.

Jet Blue, Delta to Charge for Curb Check-ins
Feb. 8, 2008 - JetBlue [JBLU] Airways and Delta Air Lines will start charging a $2-per-bag fee for luggage checked in curbside at the Boston airport.

Swedish Airline Offers Fingerprint Check-In
Feb. 4, 2008 - Scandinavian Airlines Sweden (SAS) now allows travelers with luggage to board domestic flights by providing a scan of their index fingerprint.

Lodging Details Under Scrutiny as Business Travel Costs Rise
Feb. 7, 2008 - As business travel costs rise, corporate travel managers are taking a harder look at where employees stay on the road, and how much it costs.