New York City broadens travel options for business visitors
New York City's transit overhaul expands subway access on the West Side, extends ferry service to outer boroughs by 2018, and doubles Citi Bike to 12,000 bikes. A new taxi app Way2ride from Verifone joins 70 plus ride services, easing access for business travelers to meetings at the Javits Center.
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New York City
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59Th Street
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Second Avenue
Lower East Side
Astoria
Queens
Mitchell Moss
NYU
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Manhattan
Upper East and West Side
Brooklyn
Bronx
Way2ride
Verifone
Jason Gross
Andrew Burton
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What exactly is turbulence in airline travel today
Reader questions describe turbulence as changes in air movement, including velocity, vertical motion, and direction, with eddies from rapid directional changes and jet streams at edges. A suspended exterior view suggests some waves could be felt, though intensity varies.
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Bellingham
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Good Behavior Is Your Best Travel Asset in a World of Rudeness
Travelers face a rude reality in modern hospitality. Industry insiders note that politeness pays, while impolite guests risk poor service and even policy-enforced limitations. From Rome to Port Angeles, staff deny extras and uphold rules, underscoring a culture where fellow travelers and staff shape the experience as much as any policy.
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Olivia Perez
New York
Colosseum
Rome
Ing Company
Sonoma
Calif
Stephen Fofanoff
Domaine Madeleine Bed & Breakfast
Port Angeles
Wash
Fofanoff
Jennifer Hancock
Bradenton
Fla
Italy
Tripit
Maggie Oldham
Irina Vishnevskaya
Minneapolis
United States
Europe
How to Avoid Being One of Those Passengers
A private aviation chief stops at a airport sandwich shop before flying, offering courtesy to counter staff. Travel expert says a smile communicates goodwill and respect, helping travelers avoid rude impressions and ensure better treatment from employees and others.
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Phil Derner Jr
New York
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