Have Mobile Tech, Will Travel

Owen Wild — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:07:53 -0400

While business travel has taken a hit from the recent uptick in
ticket prices, increase in air traffic congestion and a decrease in
passenger comfort, I see mobile technologies as one ray of sunlight on
the road warrior's horizon.

Traditionally the most popular mobile technology among road warriors
has been the cell phone. But business travelers today are staying
connected in a variety of ways — from smart phones to WiFi-enabled
laptops to, of course, the trusty BlackBerry.

"Why Are Business Traveler-Unfriendly Rules Back in Vogue at Some Carriers?"

Owen Wild — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:28:26 -0400

Lower earnings among major U.S. airlines have led some carriers to
resurrect revenue-generating strategies — I call them "segmentation
tactics" — that essentially penalize business travelers more than other
travelers.

Top 10 Ways the Road Warrior Can Fire Up The Economy

Owen Wild — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:29:39 -0400

So the U.S. Congress is rebating us up to $600 of our own money to help stimulate consumer spending and pull us out of the recession.

So if it's every road warrior's patriotic duty to use his rebate to
fire up the economy, here are my top 10 ideas for frittering away mine.

(1) Get better luggage;

(2) Try out a local BBQ restaurant featured on The Food Channel;

(3) Get one of those portable GPS gizmos that comes with a travel guide;

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German Travel Agency Offers Nudist Flight

Owen Wild — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:16:06 -0400

If you had the impression that airlines were going the extra mile in
"tailoring" services to the needs of their customers, the news that
German travel agency OssiUrlaub.de has dreamed up a nude flight
shouldn't come as much of a surprise.

USA TODAY reports that the 55 passengers on the nude flight have to remain
clothed till they board, and get dressed again before they disembark.

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Work/Life: Next Flight: Talking or No?

Owen Wild — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:16:13 -0500

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