Monthly Archives

Monthly Archives for April 2017.

American bringing free meals back to coach

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In the age of airline cost cutting, coach passengers have gotten used to bringing their own food when they fly. Post-merger, American Airlines has started to serve cookies or pretzels in coach for most flights, a nice touch but not exactly substantial for longer trips. Last year Delta ran a pilot testing meals in coach…

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Top 3 Suitcases Under $150

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When buying a suitcase I really think you should buy the best you can afford. Luckily for those on tighter budgets there are some fantastic suitcases under $150. I have personal experience with all three of these brands and can vouch for their quality. They are also highly recommended by readers. Ogio Layover. I had…

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Is it worth it to travel for a Global Entry interview?

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Sometimes your local airport won’t have a spot available for a Global Entry interview for months. Is it worth it to travel somewhere just for the interview? Reader A asks…. I’ve been researching Global Entry and decided to go for it since I plan on going overseas at least once a year for the next…

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Business travel news roundup

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Here are the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. Tips on managing a problem very familiar to business travelers. How to Function at Work Without Sleep. via@Corporette This is scary.  New terrorist laptop bombs may evade airport security, intel sources say.  via @CNNTravel This article has some good tips. How to…

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