Ten trends affecting business travel in 2009
USAToday reported Feb. 25 on ten trends that will affect business travel in 2009.
Among the trends noted are:
- Air Travel on Sale - in many markets, prices are at or below pre-2007 levels
- Capacity cuts - Most carriers have already trimmed 10-20% of their domestic flight capacity
- More ancillary fees - for meals, extra baggage, etc.
The article notes that hotels are also beginning to charge more ancillary fees, even though they are understandably unpopular among the traveling public. Amenities such as newspapers and toiletries have been reduced or removed entirely in some cases, and some hotels are now charging guests extra for services such as Internet access.
Read the full story at USAToday.com .
