Monthly Archives for April 2014.
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…
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.
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…
One of the hardest things to prepare for in my business travel career was my first flight to Manila. I was anxious for days beforehand. To be fair, it’s 26 hours of travel time, with the longest leg about 14 hours. Before then, the longest I had been in one plane was seven hours on…
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…
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…
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…
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? 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…
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…
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