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…
Monthly Archives
Monthly Archives for April 2015.
Tip: Carefully read flight notifications!
4 things people dislike about hotels (and what to do about it)
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,…
Get free eBooks from your library! (I finally did it, and it’s awesome)
An update on Delta 20 minute checked bag guarantee.
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…
Travel hacks? Not so much.
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…
Poll: Do you inspect your rental car?
Road Warriorette Weekend Express
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…
Posts from the past
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…
Travel bag of the week: Mobile Edge Sumo 13-inch Laptop Purse
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…