Is it okay to ask someone to scoot over if it will mean an empty seat between the two of you? Reader S asks…. I was flying home from a meeting a couple of weeks ago and the flight was really empty. Many rows only had one person. I had an aisle seat and there…
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Posts from the past
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Please, for the love of all things, keep your phone conversations out of the loo. Travel etiquette tip: Don’t talk on your phone in a public restroom. Clutzy? Prone to spills? I feel you. Protect your keyboard! We discussed how people feel about kids watching videos without…
Travel pet peeves
Conde Nast recently asked their Twitter followers for their biggest pet peeves. Do you agree with what they said?
Should you tell someone if they hit you in the face with their bag?
If someone accidentally whacks you in the head, or knee, or arm with their carry-on, should you say something? Last week I got a text from a friend, another frequent business traveler, who said that between people boarding and leaving the plane he was hit in the knee or head no less than six times. In…
Hypothetical poll: Points or less expensive ticket?
With all of the changes to airline loyalty programs lately, the way we earn and spend points is evolving. This evolution means points are valued differently now. People have been able to buy points for a long time, and according to the points gurus there are times when this is a good deal. I was…
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…