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Suddenly, It’s Cool to Take the Bus

September 25, 2008
By Andrew Bielak

These are booming times for bargain bus operators, as travelers who previously took to the skies look to save a few dollars and avoid the hassle of airports. (Forbes — Brian Burnsed)

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Airlines will lose money in 2008, led by U.S.

September 4, 2008
By Andrew Bielak

North American airlines are set to lose $5 billion in 2008, and next year isn’t looking a whole lot better. (San Francisco Chronicle — George Raine)

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More holiday travelers will bypass gas pumps

August 29, 2008
By Andrew Bielak

This Labor Day, trains are in and planes are out — Amtrak predicts a 10 percent jump in ridership over the previous year for the holiday weekend, while the Air Transport Association forecast a 6 percent drop from last year in the number of people flying. (USA Today — Emily Bazar and Alan Levin)

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The case for high speed rail in America

August 26, 2008
By Andrew Bielak

Business traveler and former airline executive David Grossman writes that a properly implemented high-speed rail network could make short flights unnecessary, save fuel while cutting back on emissions, and help clear up our congested skies and highways. (USA Today)

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