Business travelers still pay for comfort, convenience
Mar. 6, 2008 - Despite numerous indications that businesses are curtailing travel expenditures in a tightening economy, many business travelers aren't sacrificing comfort, according to a survey this week from Orbitz for Business.

Some companies pull back on business travel
Feb. 24, 2008 - As the economy cools, companies are starting to shrink their travel budgets — a move likely to put further strain on struggling airlines.

The ultimate frequent flyer perk
Mar. 3, 2008 - When it comes to frequent flyer programs, it's not about the miles; it's about attaining elite status.

Those shiny silver, gold and platinum-colored cards—and the special rewards and recognition that come with them—are carrots for those in the know, an incentive for would-be elites to increase their loyalty to a single airline, and a compelling reason for existing elites to maintain their past loyalty.

FAA seeks $10.2M fine against Southwest Airlines for safety violations
Mar. 6, 2008 - The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it would fine Southwest Airlines Co. $10.2 million for safety violations that included knowingly flying more than three dozen jets without mandatory inspections for structural damage.

Airline safety concerns might promote bizav
Mar. 6, 2008- Last month I participated in a panel discussion about maintenance of the airline fleet. For a long time the airlines have depended on certified repair stations to make repairs they couldn’t tackle because of a lack of facilities or required tooling.

Heathrow Makeover To Heat Up Airline Wars
Mar. 6, 2008 - One of the biggest improvements in global aviation is about to happen not in the air, but on the ground.

Airline defends 5-passenger flight
Mar. 7, 2008 - Five people got the lavish ride of a lifetime as the only passengers on a transatlantic flight, causing environmental groups to criticize the major carrier for leaving a wasteful carbon footprint.