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Not ready for the AARP, 'Just Over 50 and Not Dead Yet' panel at South by Southwest Interactive

BY Serge LescouarnecTue Feb 5, 2008 at 2:05 PM

Want to know what's out there on the web for those of us who are Just Over 50 and Not Ready for the AARP, join the conversation online or in person at South by Southwest Interactive in Austin on March 8. Check the Just Over 50 ...READ»

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Testing the Blog

BY Eduardo FurioTue Jan 29, 2008 at 9:42 PM

Hello, I am testing the blog from Argentina, congratulations for the new siteREAD»

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When the Red-Eye Becomes the Green-Eye

Fri Jun 22, 2007 at 3:07 PM

Last week, UK-based low-cost airline easyJet announced it had designed an aircraft that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50 percent. They call it the "ecoJet" and claim the design could become reality by 2015. Sounds great, ...READ»

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When Managed Travel Isn't

BY Lynne d JohnsonTue Apr 10, 2007 at 11:00 AM

Resource Center Columnist and Director of Marketing for Amadeus North America, Owen Wild, writes: "Many companies think they're managing their travel "spend" very well, but really aren't. The reality for many is that "managed ...READ»

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Low Cost And Long Haul: Can It Work?

Wed Feb 28, 2007 at 5:36 PM

Last November Hong Kong-based Oasis Airlines started offering flights from Hong Kong to London's Gatwick airport at ridiculously low prices. Hong Kong being a former British colony means that there is enough traffic between the two ...READ»

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Packing in the New Security Age

BY Lynne d JohnsonTue Dec 19, 2006 at 10:30 AM

"Prohibition hasn't quite arrived at the airlines. But, thanks to tough new TSA rules limiting liquids in carry-ons, the easiest way to fly is dry," writes Owen N. Wild, Director of Marketing for Amadeus North America, and Fast ...READ»

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Another Good Reason to Work From Home...

Wed Oct 11, 2006 at 3:49 PM

If you’re one of the four million people who ride New York City’s subway system everyday, you know how awful a train sounds as it comes screeching to a halt in the station. But, you may not know that it’s ruining your ...READ»

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Work at the Airport

BY Lynne d JohnsonThu Sep 14, 2006 at 9:02 PM

Working at the airport may not be the ideal situation, but Fast Company's Travel Resource Columnist Owen N. Wild has figured out a way to make the best out of being stuck at the airport. He says: "Am I the only one who thinks ...READ»

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The Future of Travel

Wed Mar 8, 2006 at 1:41 PM

The author William Gibson once said “the future is already here, it’s just unevenly distributed.” In the case of travel this is certainly true. The travel industry has experienced dramatic change post September 11, but it is ...READ»

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Carryon Kids?

BY Heath RowWed Mar 1, 2006 at 5:21 PM

Yesterday's New York Times included a fun read about taking children on business trips. Have you ever gone on a business trip with your kids -- but not your entire family? Share your stories!READ»

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Business Trave(b)logue

BY Heath RowTue Jan 17, 2006 at 4:18 PM

When we first started FC Now and, later, the best blogs features, I was curious why there weren't more solid business blogs written by active business travelers -- or sales people. Today's New York Times begins to answer for the ...READ»

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Web Traffic

BY Heath RowThu Jan 12, 2006 at 5:23 PM

Today's Wall Street Journal holds up four online tools that daily commuters and business travelers can use to check up on traffic and road conditions while on the Web at work. (Subscription code required.) Among the recommended ...READ»

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Cancellations and the Air Commuter

BY Heath RowTue Nov 8, 2005 at 3:56 PM

The Wall Street Journal today features an article (restricted access) about FlightStats, a newly public online database of flight performance. You can use the tool to determine which legs are more prone to delays -- and what causes ...READ»

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Parking, Parking, Just Great

BY Heath RowSun Nov 6, 2005 at 7:02 PM

Want to find easier parking -- and pay less -- when traveling on business? The Park 'N Fly network operates about 40 facilities around the country. Located off airport, they offer shuttle service to airport, and in New York alone, ...READ»

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Travel-Friendly Togs and Tools

BY Heath RowSat Oct 15, 2005 at 7:17 PM

Every time I travel for business, I make a point of wearing shoes made of canvas and rubber. And almost every time, airport security folks ask that I take off my shoes, "just in case." So I'm not convinced that travel-friendly ...READ»

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Birds of a Feather

BY Heath RowFri Oct 7, 2005 at 10:48 PM

Unless you regularly fly the same route, chances are slim you'll have a chance to make plane friends while traveling on business. This is more likely in a ground-based commute. One friend of mine has "bus friends" he spends time with ...READ»

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Flying the Jabbermouth Skies?

BY Heath RowTue Oct 4, 2005 at 2:01 PM

Federal lawmakers are reconsidering restricting airplane travelers from using their cell phones while in flight. Should business -- and other -- travelers be allowed to use their cell phones while on airplanes? Take the Fast Company ...READ»

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Travelblog

BY Heath RowWed Aug 31, 2005 at 2:20 PM

Readers of Transit Authority, Fast Company's business travel resource center, and our frequent business travel articles in the magazine might find a new blog of interest. The just-launched InflightHQ offers a list of recommended ...READ»

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Lodging Lessons

BY Heath RowThu Aug 4, 2005 at 5:36 PM

The National Trust for Historic Preservation offers a print guide to the Historic Hotels of America. The directory offers descriptions of more than 200 hotels that are at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National ...READ»

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The Well-Mannered Road Warrior

BY Heath RowTue Aug 2, 2005 at 8:57 AM

Every active business traveler knows that work-related trips can pose their challenges and frustrations. So why are so many of them caused by... other travelers? The New York Times suggests that many travelers could take a cue from ...READ»

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You Are Where You Eat

BY Heath RowTue Jul 19, 2005 at 1:01 PM

Need a place to eat while on a business trip but don't want to do a lot of research? Turn to Dinnerbuzz, a social guide to dinner and drinks. It's similar to many restaurant review sites, but the range of locations is interesting, as ...READ»

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Room for Innovation

BY Heath RowTue Jul 12, 2005 at 6:10 PM

The June 7 edition of HotelBusiness magazine sheds some light on Hilton Hotel Corp.'s efforts to improve the business travel experience. The Hilton Technology Room at the Hilton Garden Inn LAX/El Segundo -- formerly called the Room ...READ»

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Hotel, High Art?

BY Heath RowThu Jun 23, 2005 at 1:18 PM

Sometimes members of the Fast Company team like hotel towels, and sometimes we don't. A recent news release from Park Hyatt Hotels made me think of other aspects of the hotel -- and business travel -- experience. Take, for example, ...READ»

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Catbird Seat

BY Heath RowTue Jun 7, 2005 at 8:56 PM

I just arrived in New Orleans, where I and a colleague are attending the Interactive Media Conference and Trade Show -- Fast Company's Web site is up for an Eppy award. Fresh off the plane and checked into my hotel, I was pleased to ...READ»

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New Flight Plan

BY Chuck SalterWed Apr 6, 2005 at 1:30 PM

Whenever I get stuck with a lousy seat on a flight, I always wonder what I could have done differently to avoid it. Or why the airline didn't tell me my seat doesn't recline. Next time I'm doing my homework first, at seatguru.com. ...READ»

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