Seat 2B

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.

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.

A Hotel’s Loss Is a Road Warrior’s Gain

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

Tips and strategies for business travelers to use to take advantage of the sorry state of the U.S. hotel market.

David Flies Over Goliath

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

The nation’s biggest airlines, which once controlled 100 percent of the U.S. skies, keep seeing their presence diminish. Their collapse is the smaller guys' gain.

The Business-Travel Survival Kit

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:01:00 UTC

From a pocket flashlight to a laptop stand to a baggie of ground coffee, one man’s must-haves when on the road.

The Truth About Airline Bag Fees

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:01:00 UTC

U.S. carriers that try to generate cash by charging fliers for baggage are the same airlines being penalized most severely by passengers.

Failure to Perform

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:01:00 UTC

"Unprecedented" doesn't quite cover the speed and the scope of the decompression of the travel industry since Lehman Brothers' last gasp. Where are the horny bankers when you need them?

Let's Make Some Travel Deals

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:57:00 UTC

The airline and hotel industries are hurting. But their pain can be your gain with some amazing travel deals.