 TSA Secure Flight Program – Action Required!
TSA has announced that the new Secure Flight requirements will go into effect May 1, 2009. The airlines will require the traveler's birth date and gender at the time the reservation is made. Your travelers will notice that we have added this information as required fields to their profile so that we will be able to provide this information to the airlines. For more information, please contact your Travel-On Account Manager or click here. |
 When is a legal ticket illegal? (And Vice Versa)
"Things have been reasonably quiet on this subject over recent years but no more. Through improved monitoring systems and outsourced cheap labour, airlines are able to identify "misuse" and take action in order to recoup what they feel they have lost, via direct billing of the issuer and subsequently the buyer. As a result some such cases are being tested through the courts with interesting results." Read more |
Continental Airlines gets U.S. approval to work with Star Alliance
Continental Airlines Inc. received U.S. approval to coordinate flights abroad with the members of the Star Alliance, which includes Chicago-based UAL Corp.'s United Airlines and Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
Southwest Airlines adds laguardia flights to Chicago, BWI
Triangle business travelers finally will have the option of flying Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) into a major New York City airport – as long as they’re willing to make a stop in Baltimore along the way.
Get a refund (voucher) for that high-priced fare
For consumers, the bad side of airfare sales is for those who bought their tickets beforehand at higher prices. Usually, the change fees wipe out about any savings they could get by exchanging for a cheaper ticket.
Airlines preparing to give passengers in-flight Internet access
The digital gadgets that are so much a part of life on Earth are no longer aliens in life aloft. U.S. and foreign carriers are rushing to install technology that allows in-flight Internet access, e-mail service and instant messaging on airplanes. Just no chattering away, please.
Flying High: How to score a first class airline seat when booking coach
When you’re on a long flight – or even a short one – being scrunched up in those tiny seats in coach can really be unpleasant. But not all coach seats are created equal. In fact, there are a few choice seats frequent travelers know about that are almost as good as first-class (minus the champagne and extra snacks).
Fewer passengers, fewer problems
Airlines saw fewer people on board last year, which meant a decrease in lost luggage and late flights. Caitlan Carroll reports which airlines would have been most likely to lose your bags or get you the most places last year.
Best Charge Cards for Business Travelers
One of the great unsung productivity tools for the road warrior is plastic. A corporate charge card streamlines the expense report process and serves as a a pipeline to perks. Here are some card programs geared specifically for small businesses.
Defending business travel in a recession
"Travel is the lifeblood of most companies," says Kevin Mitchell, chairman of the Business Travel Coalition. Mitchell is disturbed by the "reckless behavior" of some in Congress who have chastised business meetings "across the board in a very dramatic fashion" because a few companies abused their Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds. |
