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At home: When wrapping presents this holiday season, reuse any gift bags, boxes and bows that you already have. |
December 2008
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TSA expected to ease liquid restrictions in 2009
The Transportation Security Administration is likely to allow larger bottles of liquids on airplanes by the end of 2009. While the bottles will still be required to be removed from carry-on luggage for security screening, the liquids, gels, and aerosols will be allowed on flights instead of being required to be sent in checked baggage.
RFID technology in use at some U.S. border crossings
According to a news release issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on November 18, the CBP has announced its first vicinity Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-enabled land ports of entry.
CWT Traveler wants to know
As 2008 draws to a close, CWT would like to request the feedback of its CWT Traveler readers via an annual survey. The responses and suggestions from readers will help shape the future direction of the CWT Traveler newsletter.
Please click here to participate in this nine-question survey. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
November survey results
The November survey question and results were as follows:
Does your company have an official policy regarding reimbursing business travelers for the baggage fees charged by airlines?
- 6% responded “Yes, but with limitations on the number of baggage fees reimbursed per trip”
- 22% responded “Yes, without limits on the number of baggage fees reimbursed per trip”
- 59% responded “No”
- 13% responded “I don’t know”
Note: Beginning in January, CWT Traveler will return to the one-question survey format.