The Middle Seat

The Middle Seat, July 8, 2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:00:00 EST

A blue-ribbon research group issued new standards for air quality onboard airplanes a year ago, but neither the FAA nor airlines have moved to adopt them. Hear Journal Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney tell Wall Street Journal This Morning's Andrew Colton some of the problems with air quality onboard airplanes and why the FAA and the industry have been slow to adopt new regulations.

The Middle Seat, July 2, 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:00:00 EST

The Transportation Security Administration is charged with making sure no weapons, explosives or other dangerous materials are brought on airplanes, but some agents are expanding their duties and possibly violating your rights. Hear Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney and Wall Street Journal This Morning's Andrew Colton describe the role of the TSA and why some agents are going beyond the call of duty.

The Middle Seat, June 25, 2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST

Last week the airline industry put in a 20 dollar round-trip system-wide fare increase, the first successful broad fare increase this year. Hear Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney discuss with Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal the increase in air fares and what you should keep in mind before buying your next ticket.

The Middle Seat, June 18, 2009

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST

Some hotel chains are charging for things like in-room safes and resort facilities - whether you use them or not. Hear Scott McCartney discuss with Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal, why hotels, like the airlines, are finding that adding fees after booking can boost revenue.

The Middle Seat, June 9, 2009

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST

While the average American is getting wider, seats on the airline are not, creating problems for many travelers. Hear Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney discuss some of the ideas being floated to accommodate larger passengers and why they could or couldn't work with the Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal.

The Middle Seat, June 2, 2009

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EST

American Airlines has restarted delivery of Boeing 737-800 jets, but unlike the ones already in service, these come with a bonus, 12 more seats. Hear Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney discuss the trend of seat squeezing in the airline industry and how it impacts flyers with the Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal.

The Middle Seat, May 26, 2009.

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Officials are looking into testing new "bird radar" at airports to prevent plane-bird collisions like the one that recently brought down a plane in the Hudson River in New York. Hear Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney discuss this new technology.

The Middle Seat, May 19, 2009

Mon, 18 May 2009 19:00:00 EST

With Memorial Day closing in it's time for the annual summer travel preview. Hear Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney describe why this could be a great summer to travel and what sort of deals people should be looking for with the Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal.

The Middle Seat, May 12, 2009.

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:00:00 EST

Our current air traffic system works but it's antiquated and is filled with inefficiencies but all that is starting to change with Precision Navigation. Hear Middle Seat Columnist Scott McCartney explain how Required Navigation Performance or RNP works, what it will take to get it fully implemented and how it could transform the airline industry with the Wall Street Journal This Morning's Gordon Deal.

The Middle Seat, May 5, 2009

Mon, 04 May 2009 19:00:00 EST

Traveling is a difficult and expensive venture, but it could be a lot easier if you follow Scott McCartney's 10 Commandments of Smart Travel. Hear the Middle Seat columnist discuss an excerpt from his new book "The Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel: How to Arrive with Your Dignity, Sanity, and Wallet Intact" with the host of the Wall Street Journal This Morning, Gordon Deal.