Luxury vacations for less Published: Wed, Aug 31, 2011 Travel's supposed to be fun, and for many that means indulging in more comfort — not less — than we have back home. That can mean big bucks. Business travelers are partly to blame for this. When the company lets you fly and stay first class on trips (and more are, as business travel is already up 7 percent this... Read More

Companies Should Prepare for Potential Swine Flu Outbreak Published: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 Companies across the nation, many of which have already shed millions of workers through layoffs, could be caught significantly understaffed should the H1N1 flu spread through their remaining workers, warns one workplace authority. Increasing the likelihood of widespread flu-related absenteeism are ineffective sick... Read More

Airlines report earnings, higher fees and job cuts Updated: Thu, Jul 23, 2009 DALLAS — Southwest Airlines and the parent of United made money in the second quarter, but the profits were overshadowed recently by more job cuts and pessimism over the severe slump in travel and rising fuel costs. Continental Airlines reported a big loss and said it would cut 1,700 more jobs. Passengers... Read More

How Companies Can Protect Workers From Flu Outbreaks Published: Wed, May 6, 2009 With over 1,000 confirmed cases of swine flu reported globally, fears of a pandemic are already taking a toll on the fragile economy. Not only did the virus cause stocks to fall amid the growing concerns, but the companies should take note that preparation for potential flu outbreaks is extremely important. Flu... Read More

Fuel prices not all bad Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2000 Higher gasoline prices might just have a silver lining to an otherwise smoggy cloud, a spokesman for the Central Oklahoma Clean Air Committee said Wednesday. Zach Taylor said climbing transportation prices in the Oklahoma City metro area provide "another opportunity to encourage carpooling. ... At least you can... Read More

Inns near airport at saturation point Updated: Wed, May 3, 2000 The hotel business in southwest Oklahoma City is reaching a saturation point, industry observers say. Steady building is pushing room count in the area near Will Rogers World Airport toward 5,000. It will take a lively conference and convention schedule to fill all the hotel rooms in that part of the city, said... Read More

Air commuters growing trend Updated: Wed, Apr 12, 2000 It's 4 a.m. on Monday morning, and Aamir Hayat is getting out of bed in his Sacramento, Calif., home. He's getting ready to go work, and he needs the early start. By 6 a.m., he's on a crowded plane leaving Sacramento. By noon he's landing in Oklahoma City. By about 1 p.m., he's made it to his office. With his... Read More