Checked Baggage Fees: From LCCs to Legacies It started with Ryanair. Then it crossed the Atlantic and the Spirit caught on with Allegiant and Virgin America, too. Most recently, US legacy carriers Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways added checked baggage fees.
Muscat: model of calm and good taste There are good business opportunities in the thriving capital of Oman, where meetings are conducted at a cautious pace rather than a canter. Jonathan Hart reports
How to join the working class Reducing 'dead' time when travelling can not only improve productivity but also offers an opportunity to unwind in more relaxing surroundings. Colin Ellson reports
Bahrain International: expanding at leisure Unlike some of its Gulf neighbours, the island sheikhdom doesn't see size as important. The attitude even extends to its crowded airport, says Jonathan Hart
Malaysia Airlines: creating its own miracles Near bankruptcy in 2005, the Kuala Lumpur-based airline has taken tough decisions which have returned it to profitability. Sheron Crossman looks at the transformation
Open Skies – Summer 2008's Winners & Losers Open Skies. The words themselves give the feeling of limitless opportunity. But despite the literary potential, transatlantic flights are up only 3.6% for the summer of 2008 – the first summer of Open Skies between the US and the EU.
All change at London Heathrow Numerous airlines will be switching terminals at London Heathrow from the end of next month, when the airport's fifth terminal opens.
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