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Self-serve air travel: Welcome aboard

by
Sarah Gardner
Jul 19, 2012 It was just a small hop from self check-out at the grocery store to self check-in at the airport. Now you can even self-tag your bags and self-board the plane. What's next?

Luxury brands adding more airport locations

Interview by
Jeremy Hobson
Jul 5, 2012 In recent years, sales at airports and other travel venues have risen far more quickly than at regular stores for many chains, prompting luxury retailers to focus on the travel market.

Atlanta's new air terminal ready for takeoff

by
Jim Burress
May 16, 2012 The world's busiest airport gets a new $1.4 billion international terminal. But Atlanta airport officials want to avoid mass chaos on opening day.

As London readies for Olympics, some fear chaos

by
Stephen Beard
May 8, 2012 British authorities are checking their level of preparedness for the Summer Olympics in London in July. Some Brits say they aren’t ready.

Turning the neighborhood around

by
Jennifer Kuzara
Mar 22, 2012 Jennifer Kuzara is doing her part to spur a recovery, both in her Atlanta suburb and the wider housing market.

How can Atlanta spur economic growth?

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 5, 2012 Kai Ryssdal tours the new international terminal at Atlanta's airport and talks with Mayor Kasim Reed about how the $1.4 billion project can help the city bounce back to its boomtown days.

Emory students look to the uncertain future

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 5, 2012 Soon-to-be graduates from Emory University in Atlanta discuss the four years they spent studying alongside a lousy economy, what they've learned since the financial crisis, and plans after graduation.

Don't bet against Atlanta

by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 5, 2012 Final thoughts on Atlanta's future.

The $10,000 home

by
Jim Burress
Feb 24, 2012 Neighborhoods in Atlanta have been devastated as home prices have fallen. How are residents coping with moving from high on the hog to the other side of the tracks?