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Mother Jones
Jan/Feb 2002
Barry Yeoman & Bill Hogan |
Airline Insecurity Federal regulators have known for years that the nation's system of airport security was "seriously flawed." But the FAA repeatedly placed politics and profits above the public's safety...   |
Entrepreneur
May 2006
Chris McGinnis |
Don't Sweat It Airports are expected to be more crowded than ever this summer, but you can breeze through this travel season like a pro. |
Fast Company
Pavithra Mohan |
American Airlines Lets Passengers Track Checked Bags In Real Time The airline recently introduced a tracking service on its website, through which customers can track their bag as it makes its way from check-in counter all the way to baggage carousel. |
Salon.com
October 30, 2001
P. Smith |
Search for bombs, not nail clippers A commercial pilot says that security checks are laughably misdirected... |
Salon.com
November 27, 2001
Peter J. Ognibene |
Memo to airports: Hire Big Brother Rigorous preflight screening of air travelers is the best way to prevent future terrorist attacks... |
AskMen.com
Luke Arnott |
9 Tips To Get Through Airport Security To get through airport security you need to understand airport procedures; then, you should do what you can to maximize your own efficiency. Here's how. |
CIO
January 1, 2003
Sarah D. Scalet |
Who Do You Trust? A "trusted traveler" program that would allow prescreened passengers to speed through airport security may not be all that trustworthy. |
Reason
February 2004
James Bovard |
"Dominate. Intimidate. Control." The sorry record of the Transportation Security Administration |
InsideFlyer
October 2012 |
Growing Fees Whether you love 'em or hate 'em (and we know you hate 'em), airlines fees are a lucrative business for the airlines. |
HBS Working Knowledge
August 31, 2011
Julia Hanna |
Improving Fairness in Flight Delays Airlines and the FAA don't like flight delays any more than passengers, but what's to be done? Researchers propose a "fairness" system that could save travelers time and service providers millions of dollars annually. |
BusinessWeek
September 6, 2004
Kate Murphy |
Zipping Through Airport Security The Registered Traveler Program can get you to the front of the line, but for travelers, it boils down to what they value more -- convenience or confidentiality. |
AskMen.com
Mark Jenkins |
Resolve & Avoid Air Travel Problems Despite your best plans, problems can arise with airline travel that will throw off your schedule and cause you a wide variety of frustration. |
National Defense
April 2006
Grace Jean |
Aviation Security Remains Under Scrutiny Aviation security measures adopted since 9/11 have not significantly made passengers safer or have been cost effective, experts contend. They also noted that many weaknesses in the previous system remain, despite billions of dollars being spent to enhance air safety. |
| Knowledge@Wharton |
Flight Delayed Again? The Hub's the Rub New research shows that most of the delays due to air-traffic congestion are evidence of trade-offs made by an air travel system in which passengers get something in return for congestion -- more frequent service to a greater number of destinations... |
AskMen.com
Jonathan Turner |
How to Speed Through the Airport When it comes to air travel, remember the "three P's" -- packing, preparation and patience. |
Reason
March 2005
Poole & Harper |
Transportation Security Aggravation Debating the balance between privacy and safety in a post-9/11 aviation industry. |
CRM
December 1, 2005
David Myron |
Straighten Up and Fly Right A bad customer experience is only the beginning of a much bigger problem for sizeable airlines. Successful companies don't just sell products, they sell positive, personal customer experiences. |
Fast Company
April 2000
Amy Wilson |
Will These New Airlines Take Off? A roundup of four potential highfliers. |
Reason
March 2002
James Morrow |
French Miss Going Continental won't make air travelers safe... |
Entrepreneur
April 2003
McGinnis & Elliott |
The Winner's Circle Times may be tough, but our 10th Annual Business Travel Award winners still make travel a pleasure. |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
This Good News Is No Big Deal New rules governing airlines took effect earlier this week, but they won't have a huge impact on flying. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Hooray for Carry-On Luggage Fees! These airline fees make more sense than you'd think, but Congress has reportedly secured no-fee agreements from five major airlines. |
InsideFlyer
June 2003 |
You Said It Reader emails: Smile Though Your Airline is Breaking... Big Man, Little Man... To Tell the Truth... etc. |
Fast Company
May 2006
Josh Taylor |
Airlift, Plutocrat Style A company called US Helicopter has launched a shuttle service that takes you from downtown Manhattan to the American Airlines terminal at JFK airport in a heretofore unimaginable eight minutes. |
Fast Company
March 2008
Dave Demerjian |
Hustle & Flow Alaska Airlines' Airport of the Future makes quick work of getting passengers through check-in. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2008
Thomas Hayden |
10 Ways to Fix Air Travel Flying may be incredibly safe, but it's also unreliable, inefficient and stressful. Here's how to make the experience aloft easier on us and the planet. |
Reason
January 2008
Jacob Sullum |
Bad Touch TSA screeners are overburdened with ineffective rules and regulations and miss real threats. |
BusinessWeek
September 11, 2006
Larry Armstrong |
Luggage: Leave Home Without It Checking luggage is a big hassle at airports. Enter baggage delivery services. |
Popular Mechanics
December 20, 2007
Erin Scottberg |
Anatomy of Lost Luggage: How to Track Your Bags (and Save 'Em) Find out how luggage gets lost -- and what you can do to minimize the risk. |
Knowledge@Wharton
February 12, 2003 |
A Sweet Song? Delta Aims at the Low-Fare Market With a new staff and new attitude, Delta is hoping to break into the burgeoning low-fare air travel market to an extent that United, American and Continental haven't been able to achieve. |
Salon.com
September 13, 2001
Damien Cave & Katharine Mieszkowski |
The unfriendly skies Airports are reopening, but will anyone get on board after the worst air disaster ever? |
InsideFlyer
September 2005 |
Continental, Logan Airport in WiFi Dispute Boston's Logan International Airport is trying to block Continental Airlines from providing free wireless Internet access to its frequent flyers -- a service for which the airport charges $7.95 -- calling it a threat to security. |
The Motley Fool
February 25, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
How to Deal With Sky-High Airfares The economic recovery has made many people breathe a big sigh of relief. But an improving economy has brought what some would call an unintended consequence: higher airfares. |
CRM
May 31, 2011
Brittany Farb |
Passengers Are Increasingly Dissatisfied with Air Travel A new study shows customers are uncomfortable and inconvenienced. |
InsideFlyer
June 2003 |
Opening Remarks How can award travelers have no consumer protection? |
BusinessWeek
September 10, 2007
Palmeri & Epstein |
Fear & Loathing At The Airport Long lines, late flights, near collisions - everyone is unhappy with the state of the U.S. air travel system. Unfortunately, no one, especially not the FAA, seems able to do anything about it |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008
Joel Johnson |
As TSA Clears Laptops in Bags, Your Guide to Free Airport Wi-Fi The Transportation Security Administration will begin letting you leave your computer in your bag, as long as it's "checkpoint friendly." Here are three in-depth strategies for grabbing free wireless Internet before your flight. |
Popular Mechanics
September 4, 2008
Barbara S. Peterson |
McCain and Palin Chart Separate Course From Obama on Aviation From jump starting an air traffic control bill to dealing with job cuts due to higher fuel costs, experts break down how Obama and McCain would try to modernize the FAA and get families home for the holidays on time. |
National Defense
October 2007
Grace Jean |
Airports Test Alternative Technologies for Checkpoints An influx of screening systems marks a coming of age in the security industry. |
Fast Company
June 2006
Susan Stellin |
The Last Stand Many airlines now let you pay to jump the standby line. Here's what you need to know to get home sooner. |
National Defense
March 2007
Grace Jean |
Focus on Checked Baggage Screening Has Detracted From Aviation Security Aviation security analysts say an explosives screening measure has diverted funds, attention, and resources from passenger and carry-on baggage screening checkpoints to the detriment of national security. |
PC Magazine
February 14, 2007
Anton Galang |
Connected Traveler: Minneapolis Minneapolis Let the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reduce the stress of your next business trip to the Twin Cities. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Air Travel Survival Guide Nothing's worse than needing a vacation from your vacation after dealing with travel difficulties. With the right combination of luck and skill, however, you can navigate yourself into a winning trip no matter what happens. |
Entrepreneur
April 2002
Christopher Elliott & Christopher McGinnis |
Trips Ahoy! 9th Annual Business Travel Awards prove that good value isn't a distant memory: Best Low-Fare Airlines... Best Low-Priced Hotel Value... Best Online Travel Value... Best Budget Car Rental... Money-Saving Savvy... Carry-On Luggage Clues... Travel Sites, Old & New... |
InsideFlyer
November 2010 |
Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Surprise Southwest Airlines has entered into an agreement to buy AirTran Airways and the two airlines are expected to combine once AirTran stockholders and government regulatory agencies approve the merger. |
InsideFlyer
June 2009 |
New Delta Bag Fee Most domestic airlines charge bag-check fees when flying within the U.S. However, Delta Air Lines is the first U.S.-based airline to charge passengers $50 to check a second bag on flights to international destinations. |
Salon.com
August 30, 2002
Patrick Smith |
Ask the pilot Airline security. Where are all the female pilots? And how do airliners find the runway in the fog? |
Salon.com
December 14, 2000
Elliott Neal Hester |
Common cattle Every now and then, flight attendants must fly with the unwashed masses. It sucks... |
AskMen.com
December 9, 2003
Harry Marks |
Tips On Surviving In An Airport With the proper attitude and some resourcefulness, you can make the most of this time. Read on to find out how to turn the frustration of an airport delay into a positive experience. |
InsideFlyer
February 2010 |
Bag Fees Baggage fees have proven to be a reliable way for the airlines to generate more revenue without raising airfares and Delta and Continental are increasing their checked bag fees |
