Monthly Archives for April 2015.
The annual Airline Quality Rating (AQR) was recently released which looks at airline performances in twelve major categories. They look at on-time percentage, customer complaints, mishandled baggage, and involuntary denied boardings (such as an oversold flight). The numbers are compared to previous years, broken down individually by airline, and then compared overall as a stack…
A few weeks ago I booked a trip to New York, through Charlotte. I was very careful to make sure that I had plenty of time in Charlotte to make my connection, since it is a sprawling airport and I am a slow pregnant lady. Naturally I requested upgrades once the ticket was confirmed, plus…
On a work trip a hotel becomes your home away from home. It also plays a huge role in you having a successful business trip, or not. Abad night’s sleep or something malfunctioning can quickly turn a trip sour. There are some things, like an uncomfortable bed, that there’s really not a work around for,…
After being a dedicated, very happy Kindle user for almost five years, I’ve finally decided to take it to the next level. See, I love to read. Love love love it. Not much is better than slipping into a story, losing myself in another world. Before my son was born I would just buy new…
I wanted to provide a quick update to a story I covered not too long ago (and get some feedback!). Delta started a trial that offered 2500 miles if you checked a bag for a domestic flight and it doesn’t reach the baggage carousel in twenty minutes. The trial is complete, and now Delta has announced…
How far would you go to get free drinks, food, an upgraded hotel room, or a new seat assignment on a flight? Pretty far if you are Justin Ross Lee, a supposed travel hacker. I recently caught Justin’s story about his travel hacking on Nightline. Anytime I hear about travel hacks I’m interested to see…
When you’ve traveled for work for many years like I have you tend to take certain things for granted. For example, I assume I’ll have WiFi at my hotel, that my carry-on will fit in the overhead bin, and that my iPhone or car GPS will get me to my destination accurately. And for the…
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Are you…
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 My cousin had to go on a long business trip, so I gave him so advice about packing electronics and maximizing points for a two-month stay. I addressed a reader’s question about Global Entry. Planning what to pack for a trip with two different climates…
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. Hooray for red! The first thing that caught my eye about the Mobile Edge Sumo 13-inch Laptop Purse (after the eye-catching color, of course) was the adorable quilted front. The interior…
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