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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3 Clothing Must Haves for Business Travel

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One of the things that constantly surprises me in how many emails  I get asking clothes I pack on my business trips. Finding outfits that look professional but pack well is definitely a learned skill! After over ten years on the road (wow time flies) I’ve got a lot of packing tricks in my pocket.…

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Clean the World: Using used hotel soap to save lives

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While staying at hotels you have to wash your hands at some point, and unless you are washing your hands every three minutes you won’t use the entire bar of soap. It’s replaced every day at many places, and five-star resorts replace your soap daily even if you don’t use it! What happens to that…

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Let’s discuss: United, leggings, and PR reactions

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Let’s talk leggings. Specifically, leggings on airplanes. And reactions to leggings on airplanes. Not since the great “leggings are not pants!” debate have there been so many heated exchanges about leggings. At this point you may be wondering what the heck I’m talking about, so here is some backstory. This weekend several girls tried to…

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Big luggage sale at Amazon today

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Luggage is one of Amazon’s daily deals today, which means great prices on some Road Warriorette readers’ favorite carry-ons. Here are some of the standouts of the luggage sale: Delsey Luggage Helium Aero International Carry-on Spinner. (Pictured.) Hardsided, highly rated, expandable. Regularly $128, on sale today for $76 (41% off) Travelpro Maxlite 4 Expandable 21…

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Emirates introduces laptop handling service

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Earlier this week the DHS enacted a ban on electronic devices larger than a cell phone on the cabins of certain US-bound flights. This has caused a certain amount of panic in business travelers, many of whom frequent the affected routes and need their laptops in transit. To ease concerns somewhat, Emirates has announced a…

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My experience with American Airlines’ new boarding process

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Earlier this year American Airlines announced they would be changing up their boarding process starting March 1. Traditionally they have started with First Class, Executive Platinum, and other groups before Group 1 boarded. This has led to gate crowding, confusion from infrequent fliers, and generally slower boarding. The new process gives (almost) everyone a group…

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Dealing with the DHS ban on electronics in the cabin

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So, wow. Big news coming out in the last 24 hours. Today the DHS is expected to announce a ban of electronics larger than a cell phone in the cabins of certain US-bound international flights. Larger electronics such as laptops can be placed in checked baggage, and cell phones and medical devices will still be…

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Must-have gear for new business travelers (from a fellow Road Warrior)

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Last week I shared some great tips I got from Reader H for making business travel easier. She started traveling for nearly full-time for work last summer, and generously took the time to list out a lot of the things that have made her successful. This week I’m going to highlight some of her must-have…

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