Rental cars hold steady amid rise of Uber and ride hailing
Industry observers note rental fleets grow and revenue rises despite Uber’s popularity. Avis Budget and Enterprise report modest to notable gains in cities with high ride hailing use. Experts say car rental remains key for longer trips and business travel, though innovation is needed to maintain market share as alternatives proliferate.
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Uber
Chris Brown
Auto Rental News
Neil Abrams
Avis Budget Group
Chicago
Boston
San Francisco
New York
Washington, D.C
Enterprise Holdings
Laura Bryant
Bryant
Avis
David Wyshner
Wyshner
Lyft
Brown
Matthew Egel
Pwc Digital Services
Egol
Expedia
How pilots stay centered on the runway during takeoff
Pilots keep the aircraft aligned with the runway using nose wheel steering and rudder pedals. They monitor drift, apply rudder for crosswinds, and may use nose-wheel steering at low speeds. Rudder effectiveness grows with airspeed, and some planes link rudder to nose steer for full runway control.
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Kenneth S. Rothschild
Burbank
Calif
Randy
Grand Rapids
Navy
Nate
Indiana
Summer of entitlement looms in travel and dining
Travel and service industry insiders warn this summer will be defined by entitled behavior. From crowded flights and long security lines to disputes over tips and refunds, frustration is rising, with airlines, restaurant workers, and passengers navigating a climate of stress and sharp words.
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Fallon
American
Airlines For America
Transportation Security Administration
Jack Lyons
Lyons
Gottsman
United States
Entitled Attitudes Travel Poorly Says Etiquette Expert
A consumer advocate and National Geographic Traveler editor at large discusses how to manage entitlement in travel. Learn to say no and set boundaries with overbearing service staff or fellow passengers to maintain credibility and avoid spreading negativity.
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Gottsman
Elliott
National Geographic Traveler
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Mexico
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