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October 2008
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Passenger bills of rights get attention internationally
In Canada, travelers lost one more option for flying last month with the sudden failure of Zoom Airlines. Since 2000, Harmony Airlines, Jetsgo, CanJet/Canada 3000, and now Zoom, have all ceased operations, each time leaving travelers with useless tickets and little recourse.
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New bill addresses search and seizure of electronic equipment
New legislation, called the “Travelers’ Privacy Protection Act of 2008” was introduced on September 26, 2008 in the United States (Senate bill S. 3612 and House bill H.R. 7118).
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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. October’s question is below, along with the link to submit your response.
Does your company have a business travel policy?
- Yes, and I know where I can reference it
- Yes, but I don’t know where to find it
- Not that I know of
- No, we don’t have a formal policy
Submit your response here.
September survey results
The September survey question and results were as follows:
Have any of your recent travel plans been modified or cancelled due to tropical storm and/or hurricane warnings?- 19% responded “Yes”
- 81% responded “No”
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