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March 2008
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Open Skies begins at the end of March
DetailsBeginning March 30, the first phase of Open Skies, a history-making agreement between the United States and the European Union, will go into effect. The first phase of this agreement removes many restrictions historically imposed on how U.S. and EU airlines operate.
Heathrow implementing biometric security checks
As part of a test program between February 1 and March 27 (the opening date of the new 4.3-billion pound [USD $8.4 billion] Terminal 5) travelers transferring to domestic U.K. flights via London’s Heathrow Terminal 1 are being asked for biometric information, including digital fingerprints and a photograph.
CWT Traveler wants to know
Beginning in 2008, CWT Traveler would like to give readers the opportunity to weigh in on topics of relevance to travelers. Each month will highlight a single survey question, and the following month will reveal the results. Readers also have the option to submit potential survey questions to be highlighted in future issues of CWT Traveler. March’s question is below, along with the link to submit your response.
Do you anticipate that during 2008 you will be taking more, fewer, or about the same number of business trips as you took in 2007?
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More than 2007
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About the same as 2007
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Less than 2007
Submit your response here: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB227KFVW3KFZ
February survey results
The February survey question and results were as follows:
Do you have a current (not expired) passport for your country of citizenship?
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85% responded “Yes”
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12% responded “No”
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3% responded “I am in the process of renewing my passport”
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