Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives for July 2016.

Don’t block the boarding lane. Please.

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You guys have heard me talk about crowding around the boarding area before your group is called. How it slows down the boarding process for everyone, so please don’t do it. Well, you know what really slows down boarding? When someone is standing in the middle of the boarding lane, not moving, completely oblivious to the…

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Why are people climbing over me to get to their airplane seat??

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Does it seem like your average airplane seat is getting smaller? And the space between those seats is also getting smaller? Yes! We all know that airlines have been squeezing in as many seats as possible to make as much money as possible per flight. That’s not new. So then why would someone try to squeeze into the…

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Clever Yellow Lab Opens Hotel Door

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What do you do when you see something odd, something that needs attention? This past weekend I went to the Texas hill country with over a hundred extended family for a reunion. We took our dog with us, and stayed in the special pet section of a little hotel off the main drag. Our little…

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My Favorite Amazon Prime Day Deals

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It’s Prime Day! Amazon has been promoting this big sale for weeks (months?) and the day is finally here. Last year Prime Day was kind of a disappointment, but so far I’m pretty happy with a lot of the deals this year.  Remember that most of these are limited quantity and once the deal is…

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Airport Security Tip: Put Your Small Items in a Container

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It’s not always easy figuring out the best ways to go through airport security. Between changing TSA rules, long lines, and tons of gear, it can feel like a hopeless maze for infrequent fliers. After a decade of business travel I sometimes think I have seen all the possible ways to slow down the security…

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Is this rude? Leaving the reading light on.

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Last week I flew to California for a couple of nights. My return flight was at 6:30 am, super early, especially after the long client dinner the night before. I was pretty tired when I got on the plane, and looked forward to a catnap on the way to Phoenix. Evidently everyone around me felt…

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Good Deals on Quality Suitcases at Amazon’s Mid-Summer Sale

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Amazon is running their mid-summer sale right now, and several of the carry-ons on sale are Road Warriorette favorites. Here is a rundown of a few of the great deals on quality suitcases you’ll find. Delsey Helium Shadow 19” International Carry-On. The Delsey Shadow is a Road Warriorette reader favorite, and it’s easy to see why.…

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