Oct 24th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Think New York has the most extensive subway system in the world? You may be right, but it's a toss-up with London and Berlin. It's easy to judge if you take all the metro systems and draw them to the same scale, as artist and urban planner Neil Freeman did in a series of minimalist subway maps. Comparing different systems, it's a wonder why cities like Budapest even bothered with a metro, yet ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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World Subway Maps Drawn To Scale
Oct 24th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Think New York has the most extensive subway system in the world? You may be right, but it's a toss-up with London and Berlin. It's easy to judge if you take all the metro systems and draw them to the same scale, as artist and urban planner Neil Freeman did in a series of minimalist subway maps. Comparing different systems, it's a wonder why cities like Budapest even bothered with a metro, yet ...Could your cell phone make you an in-flight killer?
Jun 10th, 2011 at 10:00AM: Could my Kindle have the potential for murder? Mayhem? Needless to say, I may think twice before firing it up during takeoff on my trip to London at the end of the month!
I'll be the first to admit that I thwart airline rules about turning on electronic devices during takeoff and landing. I don't like reading print, and a year and a half after getting it, I still have a comfortable yet steamy ...Five perks business travelers MUST have
Dec 8th, 2010 at 8:00AM: If you've ever been a road warrior, you know that the following is true. Spending hours upon hours on a plane several times a week, every week of the year, even the smallest benefits can make a profound difference. It's sad but true that happiness is measured in on-time arrivals and exit rows, but such is the nature of frequent business travel.
According to the latest Orbitz for Business / ...Five indicators of the airline industry's future: start with first and business class
Oct 14th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Airlines are getting a little lucky. The big bucks and wider margins that come from first- and business-class fares are coming in faster than the nickels and dimes from economy class. This will delight the various airline industry employees who think that passengers aren't paying enough, and it's also a growth indicator.
According to the International Air Transport Association, an industry ...Department of Transportation mulls expanded passenger delay rule
Oct 1st, 2010 at 1:00PM: The Department of Transportation is thinking about getting even stricter with the airlines. After implementing a rule last spring that involves heavy fines for carriers that keep passengers on a plane on the ground for at least three hours, the DOT is already considering expanding the scope to small airports and international flights.
MSNBC reports:
"The situation is much worse than the ...Airlines peak in 2010, could cost you next year
Sep 21st, 2010 at 3:00PM: All those extra fees may have helped the airlines out last quarter but don't expect these "good times" to last forever. According to the International Air Transport Association, airline profits are expected to peak at $8.9 billion this year and will be followed by a decline. Pressure on demand and investments in new planes will be among the reasons for this turn. Next year, IATA forecasts an ...Airlines rejoice at return of business travelers
Jul 13th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Business travelers are giving the airline industry a reason to be hopeful ... which is strange. Usually, those guys are such a drag. Trust me; I was one of them for a while. Business travelers aren't much fun at parties or anywhere else. Nonetheless, their presence on planes means more cash in the till for the airline industry, following two years of economic mayhem (and years of management that ...Airlines do one thing ahead of schedule: profits
Jun 9th, 2010 at 2:00PM: It seems as though flight times aren't the only things being padded. The original estimate by the International Air Transport Association that the global airline industry wouldn't be profitable for three years following the financial crisis gave a little bit of elbow room – something you won't find on the planes themselves – as indicated by the recent announcement of a predicted ...Airline recovery: U.S. and Asia key to growth
Jun 6th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Take advantage of cheap fares while you still can! It looks like the airline industry could find its way back to normal in as little as two years, thanks largely to increase in the United States and Asia, which will offset flagging demand in Europe.
The global recession has been brutal for the airline industry, which sustained 15 percent decline in revenue last year, according to the ...Airline demand suffered worst decline in 2009
Jan 28th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Demand for airline seats fell 3.5% last year, making it the greatest decline the industry has seen, according to the International Air Transport Association. Airlines had a tough time filling 75% of available seats on average flights, IATA reports, and an early recovery, given the difficult conditions of 2009, is unlikely. For the freight sector, the situation was even worse: a 10.1% ...Airline recession will continue into 2010, good news for passengers
Dec 16th, 2009 at 4:00PM: The airline industry must be excited to see 2009 coming to a close. It was a year of route cuts, perk cuts and abuse from passengers over all kinds of sacrifices in the cabin ... and a genuine commitment to fees for extra bags. The global financial crisis triggered in September 2008 hit the travel industry with extra severity, forcing airlines, famous for not being able to generate easy profits ...Tough year ahead for Asia travel
Jan 24th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Hotels, airlines and other hospitality companies in Asia are moving into the "brace" position. With tough economic conditions hitting every corner of the map, fewer visitors are likely to make the long trip to destinations such as Hong Kong. According to a report on MSNBC.com, some expect drops of at least 30 percent. A continent of diverse cultures, it seems, is facing a consistent challenge. ...
