Points for Business Travelers is a new weekly series aimed at helping business travelers maximize miles and points without a lot of effort. Have a suggestion or question? Email roadwarriorette @ gmail.com. One of the perks of frequent business travel is accruing miles that you can use for fun trips. After all, what’s the point…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for January 2013.
TSA trainees at the Premium Passenger line
When I flew to Nashville a few weeks ago, I noticed that the security line designed for first class and elite flyers at my home airport was unusually long, in fact longer than I’ve ever seen it. Normally it moves pretty quickly, though, so I went ahead and got in it. This time, though, it…
Security tip: Ebooks and tablets
Inconceivable: Princess Bride themed shirt freaks out passengers and crew in New Zealand
New Southwest policy: $40 for better boarding pass
Southwest recently added a new way to board early. Customers can pay $40 to board in an available Business Select space (A1-15) within 45 minutes of a flight. So let’s say there are only 6 Business Select customers on a flight, and A7-15 are available boarding spots. 45 minutes before departure you could pay $40…
Travel gear tip: Get a solid state hard drive
Top 5 Quality Carry-on Luggage Brands
Several questions have come in recently about what type of luggage a new business traveler should get. I’ve written a post about what to look for in a rollaboard, but wanted to give some specifics. These are my opinions, a different person may come up with an entirely different list. Ogio. I have had the…
Was this rude?
Let’s play another game of “Was this rude?”! The last time I asked this question we had a great discussion. This morning while flying to Dallas I saw something that seemed questionable to me etiquette-wise. This situation is (IMO) definitely not as controversial as last time, but I still thought I would put it out…
Road Warriorette: Now on Facebook!
I have finally taken the plunge and started a Road Warriorette Facebook page. Check it out when you have a chance!
Danger: Exploding coffee?
From a CNN article this week: According to a safety alert published on the Federal Aviation Administration’s website, the prepackaged coffee filters many airlines use are susceptible to pressure buildup and can explode when an unsuspecting attendant lifts the coffee pot to pour a cup. Okay seriously? The coffee filters are dangerous? Yeah right. Several…