The Only Solution to Aiport Security--Fly Naked!

William Klein, 12.30.2009

Political strategist, writer, humorist in Washington, D.C.

Breaking News...Dateline Hawaii President Barack Obama emerged fully naked from an ocean swim to support the recommendation by his terrorism task for...

Privacy Isn't the Price for Security

Mike German, 12.30.2009

Profiling and electronically strip searching the innocent doesn't help find terrorists, it only wastes security resources.

The Crotch of an Opportunity; How the Terrorist Attempt Can Be a Boon to a Smart Airline

Adam Hanft, 12.29.2009

Political Columnist, CEO of Hanft Unlimited

The airline industry -- which is deep in a reputational cesspool -- is normally the victim of its own incompetence. Now, it is also being punished for the incompetence of Homeland Security.

It's Only an Act of Terror If it Terrorizes

Charles Karel Bouley, 12.29.2009

Talk Show Host, Entertainer, Author, Reporter, Comic

Last weekend America had the chance to be in the driver's seat, in a position of power. Instead, American media, and officials, chose the victim route focusing on our vulnerability rather than our resilience.

How to Spend $2,000 on Stickers and Get 280,000 Frequent Flyer Miles

Chris Guillebeau, 12.28.2009

Writer, entrepreneur, and world traveler

Yesterday I spent a little over $2,000 on stickers I don't expect to use. On March 1, 2010, I expect to receive at least 280,000 new Star Alliance Frequent Flyer Miles.

Wassup In The Air?

Norb Vonnegut, 12.28.2009

Wealth adviser who writes about Wall Street's behavior behind the headlines.

'Tis the season to be jolly, right? Not if you're flying coach

When Did HR Go AWOL in the Airlines?

Jon Younger, 12.11.2009

Principal of The RBL Group and leads the Strategic HR practice area.

Here's a radical suggestion for HR leaders and professionals at Continental and other airlines: envision a role for HR that is broader than union relations, pay and benefits.

The Not-So-Mystifing Mystery of Northwest 188

Susan Isaacs, 12.08.2009

Novelist

For a mystery writer like me, much of the why the plane overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles conjecture has been deeply unsatisfying.

Words That Work

Don McNay, 12.03.2009

Award-winning financial columnist, author, commentator and personal finance guru.

  A - I´ll always want you B - Because my heart is true C - Come, come, come closer And I´ll tell you of the ABC´s   -Fran...

JetBlues: Why I'd Rather Take The Train Over JFK's Terminal 5

Ed Zitron, 11.23.2009

www.edzitron.com

This was supposed to be the pinnacle of A) airline technology and B) coach-class comfort. This was meant to be different to the experience of the other airlines, but was just as bottom-shelf.

Marketing in Disguise

Sarah O'Leary, 11.16.2009

Author: BRANDWASHED, Fall '09. Owner: Logic (thelogicagency.com)

When marketers knowingly play in the darker parts of the gray to drive sales, they're doing a disservice to the consumer and the industry. A good deal not a good deal when it misinforms consumers.

The ABC's of Bias: Puma, Crude Oil, and You

Michael Martin, 11.07.2009

As far as I can see, the airlines have never been a good investment. Most of the publicly traded equities are under $10 save one or two. They're cheap for a reason: no one wants them.

Airline Industry Posts Green Gains

Jonathan A. Schein, 11.02.2009

Founder of ScheinMedia

It appears that addressing the airline industry's approach to green causes a lot of blowback. For example, I was asked to stop "getting high by s...

Time to Change the Game for Airline and Railroad Workers

Edward Wytkind, 10.29.2009

President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO

Unionization in the airline industry has slowed. Why? Union-busting campaigns are alive and well because current election policy encourages employer-run voter suppression campaigns.

Pilot Fatigue to Blame?

Dr. Michael J. Breus, 10.26.2009

If you learned upon landing that your plane's pilots had overshot the airport by 150 miles because they fell asleep at the controls, what would you feel?

Air Travel Made Greener: 4 Tips

Avital Binshtock, 10.17.2009

Sierra magazine's lifestyle editor and editor of the Sierra Club's Green Life blog.

Though air travel is unavoidable at times, there are a few things responsible travelers can do to make flights greener.

Green News Report -- October 15, 2009 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen, 10.15.2009

Co-Hosts, Green News Report

IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: Bush Administration smacked down (again); Critics of mountaintop removal coal mining shouted down; GOP complaints shut do...

Pilots on Food Stamps

Michael Moore, 10.13.2009

Oscar and Emmy-winning director

You know, maybe it's just me, but the two occupations whose workers shouldn't be humpin' a second job are brain surgeons and airline pilots. Call me crazy.

Meat the Truth

Mikko Alanne, 11.24.2009

Screenwriter, producer, and documentary filmmaker

If people know about the massive global damage caused by meat production, why is making a change so difficult? Is it because people don't care? Is it because it's too difficult to give up meat? I'd argue it's neither.

Social Media Can Lead to Travel Deals and Discounts

Terry Gardner, 11.16.2009

Freelance Journalist

Beyond Twitter and Facebook, airlines are connecting and entertaining passengers on Flickr and YouTube.

They'd Rather Text Than Eat

Lloyd Garver, 11.15.2009

Writer and producer

I'm not a computer addict, but some people are. It's no joke. In fact, the first American live-in treatment center for internet addiction opened recently.