The Middle Seat
The Middle Seat
Scott McCartney
Scott McCartney looks at the ups and downs of airlines and travel.
Status of In-Flight Phone Calls
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss whether or not you'll be able to make a phone call from the friendly skies in the coming years.
Dec 30, 2014
7 min
Features That Make You Feel More Comfortable
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal on ways the airlines are trying to make coach seats more comfortable without adding any more legroom.
Dec 10, 2014
10 min
Flying the Very Diverse Skies
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss how airlines recruit people from all over the globe and get them to work together.
Dec 3, 2014
10 min
Frequent Flier Program Changes
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss how changes to some airlines' frequent flier programs are going to impact travelers.
Nov 19, 2014
8 min
When the Airport is the Destination
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss why three Gulf States are building new airports that feature 5-star amenities.
Nov 12, 2014
9 min
More Competition for the Friendly Skies
Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss how the introduction of three new Persian Airlines into the U.S. market could be great news for travelers.
Nov 5, 2014
10 min
Your Next Flight Could Be Even More Crammed
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss how airlines are shifting to even skinnier seats and trying to fit more of them on the plane.
Oct 29, 2014
10 min
The Perfect Time to Book Airline Tickets
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss new data revealing the best time to save money on airfare.
Oct 22, 2014
9 min
TSA's PreCheck Program Plagued with Problems
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss the TSA's PreCheck program and the problems that still plague it.
Oct 8, 2014
9 min
Growing Pains at Southwest Airlines
Scott McCartney and WSJ This Morning's Gordon Deal discuss all of the changes that have taken place at Southwest Airlines over the last 10 years.
Oct 1, 2014
8 min
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