Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. Sometimes you just want a brightly-colored bag. This pink Sumdex Laptop Briefcase delivers! It’s gorgeous, with black trim and an interesting, almost pleat-like exterior pocket. There are plenty of interior compartments too. It…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for April 2014.
Update on friend’s Aadvantage account penalized for “seat blocking”
Last month I posted about a friend who had 60k Aadvantage miles yanked from his account due to seat blocking. A month later, we’ve finally got an update. Also included: the link to check seat availability without worrying if you’re creating an accidental reservation.
Business travel news roundup
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. I agree with this. Travelers Love Airlines – Except for the Flying. via NBCNews This is no surprise, but it’s very interesting to see the numbers. Advance Bookings Save Business Travelers Money via TravelAgentMag Canada? Really?? Which airline has the…
5 ways to be comfortable on an international flight
Beauty Monday: Makeup sticks for travel
Every week Road Warriorette features a beauty tip or product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it toRoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to packing makeup. Do I bring my whole bag or pare down to the essentials? What has to go in the…
Southwest boarding passes
If you check in as early as possible, why do you still not get a good boarding pass on Southwest? Reader M asks…. Last week I flew Southwest for the first time in years. My company bought the ticket for me, but I knew I had to check in 24 hours in advance to get…
Shows I’m watching these days
In the poll last Friday, over half of respondents said they usually play, not work, during flights. I’m a teensy bit jealous, as I almost always have to work these days. However, there are a few times I get to have fun. As you (hopefully) know, streaming apps make it possible to watch TV and…
Posts from the past
What was going on this week in years past? 2013: After a lovely stay, I reviewed the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk. Toiletries are so hard to pack! To make it easier, I listed out every single toiletry item I travel with. (pictured) 2012: A pilot accidentally sent a plane into a nosedive mid-flight, and…
Poll: Do you work or play during flights?
Poll: Do you work or play during flights? In the last couple of years, my workload has ramped up considerably. I’ve taken on more responsibility at my day job, and Road Warriorette is busier than ever. When I first started traveling, i always saw travel time as “me” time. Before leaving I would pack my…
Is Global Entry worth it?
Last week I posted about making airport security easier for new business travelers. One of the commenters pointed out that Global Entry and TSA Pre-check are the best ways to go through security quickly. I completely agree! For $100, you get five years of Global Entry and TSA Pre-check. This means: Way shorter lines at…