Happy New Year! There were a surprising number of interesting news stories this week. Here are the ones that caught my eye.

USA Today has a good roundup of some of the more interesting items travelers can borrow from their hotel.

An interesting new solution to the economy class comfort problem, from the New York Times.

Smarter Travel lists the ten things they wish airlines did.

Running With Miles started a challenge: move more on your trips! I am in.

Daily Worth had several great suggestions for getting ready for a digital interview.

Point Me to the Plane has a good overview of some of the forthcoming changes to the American schedule.

Readers, what stories caught your eye this week?