Business Travelers Say Safety First!

Here’s an article I found about a survey that was given to business travelers who consider safety first before flying.  I found it very interesting and I think you will find it intriguing too! I believe that all people should listen to the little voice inside of them when they are unsure about flying or traveling.  Remember back when 9/11 occurred and people were being interviewed saying they just didn’t feel like going to work that day or something inside told them not to go.  That’s what we should be listening to, our own intuition.  Your heart will never lie to you, but your mind will!

I cover a whole chapter about safety in my book available at: www.airportbook.com/bookstore.htm.

Eighty-seven percent of U.S. business travelers rank safety and security as extremely or somewhat important, according to a survey released March 18 by Bellevue, Wash.-based travel agency Expedia Corporate Travel, a subsidiary of Expedia Inc (www.expedia.com).

The survey of 1,000 U.S. business travelers showed that many take such security precautions as monitoring weather conditions (www.weatherbug.com), major world events and the U.S. State Department’s (www.state.gov) travel warnings list.

It also found that more than 93 percent believe their employers have a responsibility to take measures to help ensure travel safety, though less than 55 percent were unaware that any such measures had been taken.

“It’s clear that safety is top-of-mind among business travelers,” Rob Greyber, senior vice president of North America for Expedia Corporate Travel, said in a news release. “Whether it’s researching major world events prior to departure or simply placing valuables in the hotel safe, business travelers are taking proactive measures to increase their feeling of security while traveling.”

article by: http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2008/04/07/focus7.html