Study Shows Many U.S. Buyers Plan Tighter Travel Policies (Business Travel News) DECEMBER 09, 2008 -- Many travel managers, especially in the United States, plan on higher 2009 costs and expect to further restrict travel policy in response, according to AirPlus' new International Travel Management Study 2008, which it plans to release tomorrow.

Travellers vent anger at Air Canada's holiday delays (CTV Toronto) The Consumers' Association of Canada says they've received more than 200 complaints from travellers -- most targeting Air Canada -- about flight cancellations and delays that disrupted their Christmas holidays.

TOURISM: Amid recession, epic travel deals await consumers (North County Times) Numerous tourism businesses are offering deals not seen in years to lure pinched and nervous consumers, a move that is keeping airplanes and hotels less empty but not necessarily profitable.