business travel

Work at the Airport

Tue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:48 PM

Working at the airport is nothing like working at the office, but if you can navigate the terrain the possibilities for being productive are endless.READ»

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How to Pack When You Are Traveling for Business

BY Owen WildTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:47 PM

It's easy to overpack. These tips will help you take only what you need.READ»

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High-Speed Hotels

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:47 PM

Just a few short years ago, trying to connect to the Internet from your hotel room was an iffy proposition, with many older properties having noisy phone lines that resulted in extremely low-connection speeds. Today, most major business-oriented hotels offer some form of high-speed Net access -- either wired (Ethernet) or wireless (Wi-Fi).READ»

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Fare Play

BY Will TateTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

With travel prices ticking higher, managing your budget becomes even more important. Start with these tips.READ»

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Are You an Aircraft Savant?

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Can you instantly identify an aircraft and its configuration with just a glimpse of its fuselage? Or are you aircraft-challenged and couldn't tell a Boeing 747 from a DC9 if it were parked in your living room?READ»

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Framing a Travel Strategy

BY Carol Ann SalcitoTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Travel policies aren't designed just to keep costs down. You also need to consider your team's needs, the system's ease of use, and convenient locations and schedules.READ»

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Rental Car Express Service and Loyalty Programs

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

As promised in a previous edition of Transit Authority, I have developed a handy guide to the express service and loyalty programs offered by rental car companies.READ»

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It's All in the Cards

BY Carol Ann SalcitoTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

What's the future of Expense Management? One word: Plastic.READ»

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Managing Travel: Streamlining Suppliers

BY Will TateTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Should you use one worldwide agency or several local ones? This four-part plan can help you think global and reduce travel costs.READ»

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In the Fast Lane

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Most of the time, most business travelers neglect to think about rush hour in the city they're traveling to until they're stuck, sitting in traffic, and praying they'll make their next meeting -- or their flight.READ»

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How's Your Managed Travel Program Doing?

BY Carol Ann SalcitoTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

A four-part plan for defining -- and measuring -- success.READ»

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Airport, Data Port

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

This edition of Transit Authority is the first installment in the airport-by-airport Internet access guide announced in the June 14, 2004, Airports of Call edition.READ»

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Going, Going... Global

BY Carol Ann SalcitoTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

As businesses continue to extend overseas, so must their travel management programs. Here's a six-part plan for global expansion.READ»

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Rental Car Bells and Whistles

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

If you are a gray-haired or perhaps salt-and-pepper business traveler, you'll remember the days when Hertz, Avis, and, to a lesser extent, National had a lock on the in-airport rental car real estate. Your options were simple and convenient if not premium-priced. Now Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, and even the suburban stalwart Enterprise have wiggled their way into airports across the country.READ»

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Prepare for Descent

BY Carol Ann SalcitoTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

You can get lower international airfares -- if you know how to find them.READ»

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On the Complexity of Business Travel

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Spend a few minutes thinking about the complexity of business travel. The average business person goes on a seemingly straightforward business trip every few months, and many people hit the road and the runway every few weeks. If you look beyond the superficiality of the routine, you'll discover a decision tree reminiscent of an old ivy vine.READ»

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Is Travel Your Weak Spot?

BY Carol Ann SalcitoTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Can the Sarbanes-Oxley Act positively affect your corporate travel policies and practices? Here's how -- and why.READ»

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Airport, Data Port III

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

This edition of Transit Authority is the third installment in Fast Company's airport-by-airport Internet access guide.READ»

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Why Can't I Book My Own Travel?

BY Carol Ann SalcitoTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Don't get fed up with your company's travel agent. Here are eight good reasons to stick with the professionals.READ»

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Still in the Fast Lane

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

The AAA estimates that almost 37 million people will travel this Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. Because almost 31 million people will travel by car, roads and highways across the country are sure to be crowded. For special occasions such as this holiday, it's relatively easy to plan how long it might take to get where you're going by car. But when traveling on business, it's not always as clear.READ»

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Mobile Office Surprise

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

What should you do when you need office supplies, technical assistance, and other business services while on the road? Use this handy guide to tools you can use while traveling.READ»

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Airports of Call

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Few business travelers are happy about having their Internet umbilical cord cut at the airport. Net access can be as important as oxygen, especially during a two-hour layover or an unexpected weather delay. So where can you plug in, log on, and get to work?READ»

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Environmentally Friendly Rental Cars

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

With gas costing more than $2 a gallon now, I have felt an almost Pavlovian desire, no doubt originating from my 1970's childhood, to explore all things energy efficient. If you are experiencing the same thing and travel actively for business, here is one way to kill two birds with one stone: Rent an environmentally friendly vehicle.READ»

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Even More of the Best Business Restaurants

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

This edition of the Transit Authority is the third in Transit Authority's series on the best business restaurants for select U.S. cities. This week we feature restaurants in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami.READ»

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More of the Best Business Restaurants

BY Donna WilliamsTue Jul 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Choosing a restaurant for an important business meeting is tricky business, especially in an unfamiliar city. If you need to rely on a personal referral from a business associate, ask for a restaurant that meets the criteria discussed previously in Transit Authority.READ»

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