Business Travel

A Flashy Debut

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Virgin has been successful at making flying fun, but rival carriers allege that Virgin America is really controlled by Richard Branson, a British citizen, which would violate a U.S. law that forbids foreigners from controlling U.S.-based airlines.

Cleared for Takeoff

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

The airline-cargo industry is starting to see an uptick in business as shipping volumes and prices look to have hit a bottom.

Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Airline mergers, like that of British Airways and Iberia, are certainly enticing. But bigger isn't provably better and promised cost savings rarely add up.

The New Jet Set?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Jet-card and “jet pool” companies push new products to reel in frequent fliers. But with an established private air player like NetJets feeling the pain, can upstarts take off?

Where Are the Mile-High Hookups?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

More and more U.S. airlines are outfitting their planes with WiFi service. Too bad passengers refuse to pay for the chance to keep connected at 30,000 feet.

Tools of the Travel Trade

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 UTC

One road warrior’s list of the must-have gadgets, devices, and services to make life out of the office a bit more bearable.

Sky Survivors

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Continental Airlines finds some new friends with the Star Alliance, one of the three major airline groups. But there's something missing from all this alliance talk—us passengers.

In the Bag

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:57:00 UTC

Airlines, under pressure to meet new safety regulations, are looking to the auto industry for help and picking up a tried-and-true concept—airbags.

(Not) Made in China

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

With Boeing's Dreamliner woes deepening, suppliers are turning to an alternative—a 737 look-alike.

Cruise Control

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Cruise lines survive the voyage to the bottom of the financial sea and resurface with megaships.