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What New Airline Security Regulations Mean for Business Travelers & Airline Industry

Business Travel, CBS News, Terrorism — on January 4, 2010 6:31 pm

Katie Couric & Peter Greenberg on the CBS Evening NewsAs the new reality of yet more security restrictions on air travelers becomes apparent, it’s increasingly clear that restive road warriors are doing everything they can to avoid flying.

Whether it’s driving to avoid busy airports, or avoiding business trips entirely, a slowdown in travel has major implications for the beleaguered American economy.

Will more and more business travelers put a stop to their travels?

Or will a backlash against heavy-handed security policies result in changes?

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  • http://nodebtworldtravel.com/ Brian

    It’s a tough situation. If we don’t create better security, a terrorist attack will cause business and casual travelers to stay home. But the stringent measures are already causing people to stay home. I’m not sure which is worst for the travel industry.