The Media Blogs

Professional journalists are hard pressed to compete with business travelers when blogging about actual travel experiences. But when it comes to reporting on the business of business travel, the press still have a few contacts up their sleeves.

• Airline Biz
  by The Dallas Morning News
  The Dallas Morning News airline blog has Suzanne Marta and Terry Maxon posting on the local airline scene there in Dallas and well beyond. Hard to imagine anyone covering Southwest and American any better. Great for any number of travel topics of interest to the business traveler.
• At the Edge
  by Roger Collis
  Stay up-to-date by following this well-written and lively blog penned by the business travel guru and International Herald Tribune columnist, Roger Collis, as he gives his informed opinion on the latest developments in business travel.
• Business Traveller: Blog
  by Richard Quest
  CNN international anchor Richard Quest brings his dynamic and distinctive style, which has made him a unique figure in the field of business and news broadcasting, to the blogosphere.
• Coach Class
  by Jeanne Leblanc
  Jeanne Leblanc from The Hartford Courant comments on the latest developments in travel. The real, the relevant and sometimes the wacky is what you'll find here.
• Gulliver
  by The Economist
  Gulliver is a well-written business travel blog that delivers a combination of news, views and reviews to help readers get the most out of their business trips and travels.
• Hotel Check-In
  by Barbara De Lollis
  Do you see the inside of hotels more than your office? Do front-desk clerks automatically upgrade you to the club floor? Do you know exactly how many points you need to make platinum status this year? Then USA TODAY's Hotel Check-in community is for you.
• HotelChatter
  HotelChatter contains uncensored reviews of hotels from around the world. On their blog, HotelChatter staff members write about the hotel industry and include their own expert reviews with recommendations about where to stay.
• On the Fly
  by Nicholas Kralev
  Nicholas Kralev is a diplomatic correspondent for The Washington Times. His travels around the world were the inspiration for his "On the Fly" blog, which features the latest news in business travel.
• On the Fly
  by Randy Petersen
  Randy Petersen is the worldOs leading expert on frequent flyer programs and founder of several of the Web's most innovative and popular travel-related sites, including FlyerTalk.com and WebFlyer.com. He comments onEcurrent topics of interest to business travelers in his informative blog.
• Philly Road Warrior
  by Tom Belden, Philadelphia Inquirer
  Veteran business reporter, Tom Belden blogs about the travel industry in general and the joys and frustrations of travel in and out of Philadelphia specifically. Anyone who has ever traveled in or out of Philadelphia can attest that this subject alone is ripe with content.
• Runway Girl
  by Mary Kirby
  Mary Kirby has been reporting on aviation and commercial air transport for many years. Her informative and widely read blog tackles the serious business of aviation without taking itself too seriously.
• SkyTalk
  by The Fort Worth Star-Telegram
  The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's airline, travel and aerospace blog. This newspaper-sponsored blog features posts from Trebor Banstetter, David Wethe and Bob Cox, reporters who have several years of experience covering the airline, aviation, travel and aerospace industries.
• Spontaneous Tourism: Blogging Around the World
  by Jamie Samans
  Jamie Samans is an author, world traveler, speaker, Air Force reservist and information systems auditor who travels over 200,000 miles each year. He writes about the latest travel news and offers tips and advice to other frequent travelers.
• The Elliott Blog
  by Christopher Elliott
  Christopher Elliott is a journalist, consumer advocate and recognized travel expert. Take advantage of his experience and advice to become a more informed traveler.
• The Middle Seat Terminal
  by Scott McCartney and Matt Phillips
  The Middle Seat column writer for The Wall Street Journal, Scott McCartney, and Journal reporter Matt Phillips combine the best of airline news, analysis, and tips with a touch of humor and insight in The Middle Seat Terminal. You'll find discussions with leading travel executives and experts and top-notch advice and recommendations in this must-read blog.
• The Perrin Post
  by Wendy Perrin
  Conde Nast Traveler's consumer news editor, Wendy Perrin, and her team share practical travel advice and insights.
• The Travel Detective
  by Peter Greenberg, The Today Show
  Emmy award-winning writer and producer Peter Greenberg is the Travel Editor for NBC's Today show, CNBC and MSNBC. A recognized travel expert, he provides valuable travel tips and recommendations for the savvy traveler that reflect his mantra: "The journey is always more important than the destination."
• Things With Wings
  Written by Aviation Daily employees, "Things With Wings" delves into all of the latest happenings in the wide world of commercial aviation. Keep an eye out for their strange but true airline news, those posts definitely live up to the title.
• Today In The Sky
  by Ben Mutzabaugh, USA Today
  Ben provides the latest news and analysis related to airlines, airports and air travel in general. Wednesday is a must-read day, as Ben hosts a popular weekly chat and responds to readers' pressing questions.
• Today In Travel
  SmarterTravel.com staff writers blog about the latest developments in the travel industry and provide inspiration and information to assist you in your travel planning.
• Towers and Tarmacs
  Another blog from the folks at Aviation Daily, this blog focuses on airports, the TSA and everything else involved before take-off and after landing.
• Traveler's Check by BusinessWeek
  by Dean Foust and Justin Bachman
  Dean Foust and Justin Bachman provide road warriors with the latest news and trends in business travel. Visit the Traveler's Check blog to pick up travel news or tips for your next business trip.
• Up Front
  by Tim Winship
  Frequent flyer expert Tim Winship is up front and candid and gives you his insightful and experienced perspective on what's happening in the world of travel.