A few months ago I wrote about what to do when your flight is delayed. Number one on the list: call the airline as soon as possible. What happened to me last week is exactly the reason why. Last week I traveled to Manila, basically halfway around the world from Texas. Typically I fly DFW-Tokyo…
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Tag Archives for international travel.
Is it worth it to travel for a Global Entry interview?
Dealing with the DHS ban on electronics in the cabin
So, wow. Big news coming out in the last 24 hours. Today the DHS is expected to announce a ban of electronics larger than a cell phone in the cabins of certain US-bound international flights. Larger electronics such as laptops can be placed in checked baggage, and cell phones and medical devices will still be…
Tips for getting a visa
Last year I traveled to India for the first time. While I’ve traveled internationally before, this was my first time needing a visa. The process was…daunting, to say the least. I wrote about my experience and lessons learned in the November edition of the Uniglobe Insight newsletter. Check out my tips for making the process…
Global Entry Questions
Last week a friend sent me an email with some questions about Global Entry. She is starting a new job with regular travel, and wanted to know about my experiences. I may have gone a teensy bit overboard with my praise, but if you are a frequent traveler and travel internationally even once a year…
What to wear on an overnight flight
Mobile Passport App–no more waiting in line at customs!
Due to being pregnant with twins and then on maternity leave, I haven’t traveled internationally in over a year. But I definitely remember how awful the customs lines were, and how much time Global Entry saved me once I signed up. The last time I flew internationally without Global Entry I had to wait two…
Top 5 posts for international trips
Tomorrow a friend is traveling internationally for the first time. I am really excited for him (and slightly envious of his cool vacation!). When he confessed that he was a little apprehensive about the whole super long flight thing, I told him I would send him a bunch of links to past posts about international…
Tips for looking good after a flight
What is your favorite business class airline?
Later this year I will be heading back to Manila with an extra stop in either Singapore or Hyderabad. My company’s policy has recently changed so I will be flying business class, without using my own miles or cash to upgrade! (Woohoo!!). In the past I’ve always flown American as that’s where I have status and…