- November 2009
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At home:
Next time you’re replacing a showerhead or toilet at home, consider choosing a water-saving
or low-flow model.
November 2009
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Several major U.S. carriers add surcharge for busiest travel days
The most expensive travel days just became more costly. Several major U.S. airlines recently announced a USD $10 each-way surcharge for busy travel days around holidays—and then many subsequently increased that number to USD $20 each way.
DHS report says TRIP does little for redress seekers
In a report dated September 11 and released in October, the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program—T RIP—“in most cases” had done little to improve the situation of the travelers who used the program. This is according to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inspector general.
CWT Traveler wants to know
CWT Traveler gives readers the opportunity to weigh in on topics of relevance to travelers. Each month a single survey question is posed, and the following month the results are revealed. Readers also have the option to submit survey questions for potential use in future issues of CWT Traveler. November's question is below, along with the link to submit a response.
In regard to “green” or environmentally friendly hotels, how would you describe your interest in selecting one?
- I am willing to pay more to stay at a green hotel
- If the price is comparable to other hotels I am considering, I would prefer to stay at a green hotel
- I do not consider this criterion when selecting a hotel
- Other
Submit your response here .
October survey results
The October survey question and results were as follows:
How important is it to you that your rental car be “smoke free?”
- 84% responded “Very important”
- 5% responded “Somewhat important”
- 4% responded “Neutral”
- 1% responded “Somewhat unimportant”
- 6% responded “Very unimportant”
- 0% responded “I do not use rental cars”
