Designed specifically for business pros on the go, SmartBrief for The Business Traveler is a FREE twice-weekly e-mail newsletter. It helps you save time, save money, and have fun on the road.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/businesstraveler/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/businesstraveler?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/businesstraveler?sb_code=rssen-us23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D6C312FE8-A561-4F23-853A-33E77CBB3323%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D6C312FE8-A561-4F23-853A-33E77CBB3323%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAir travel has been streamlined to the point where even the slightest hiccup can trigger a ripple effect that leaves frequent -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTTakeoffhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3DD7424EBC-057C-49CF-9A83-5A686FDFDF5F%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3DD7424EBC-057C-49CF-9A83-5A686FDFDF5F%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAmerican Airlines is changing its boarding policy to allow travelers with only personal items that can fit under the seat to  -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTTakeoffhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D325D3DE4-455C-47C6-9E0D-E3E83C1F7FDD%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D325D3DE4-455C-47C6-9E0D-E3E83C1F7FDD%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAirlines are always coming up with new ancillary fees, but some are worth the extra spending.  -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTThe Smarter Travelerhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D4A8EE77F-5400-4A90-AC9E-CEE68284E393%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D4A8EE77F-5400-4A90-AC9E-CEE68284E393%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNow Qantas fliers will be able to read a book from start to finish during their flights.  -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTThe Smarter Travelerhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D12444EF1-9238-4626-9EA3-F28A405E8872%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D12444EF1-9238-4626-9EA3-F28A405E8872%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA Travel Leaders Group survey showed that 48.9% of people say they wouldn't approach another flier if they took over the armr -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTRefuel and Refreshhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3DC5B66764-CAE2-4657-B846-3492A050E700%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3DC5B66764-CAE2-4657-B846-3492A050E700%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAirlines are serving up fewer meals and snacks, and some carriers make fliers pay for a drink.  -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTRefuel and Refreshhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D4DC8773F-10EC-4A1B-BD32-9A87245221ED%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D4DC8773F-10EC-4A1B-BD32-9A87245221ED%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) recently released its latest top 20 rankings for cities.  -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTSpotlight on Meetings and Events from MPIhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3DD2868748-C1F6-4346-8900-11B88488A9E1%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3DD2868748-C1F6-4346-8900-11B88488A9E1%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTSponsored Pollhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D50A6EE49-3B34-470E-8918-D85928380383%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D50A6EE49-3B34-470E-8918-D85928380383%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssYes, on flights lasting at least 4 hours 27.82% No 23.80% Yes, on flights lasting at least 3 hours 18.55%  -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTTravel Pulsehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D99A7020A-A1FB-4450-8CBB-EAAD748E9E58%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DAF93EA6E-C795-4A71-BD59-5F2113982469%26copyid%3D99A7020A-A1FB-4450-8CBB-EAAD748E9E58%26brief%3Dbusinesstraveler%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssThomas Mann,German writer, critic and philanthropist -More- ]]>23 May 2013 09:34:40 CDTSmartQuote