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Giveaway: Win $200 from Dobbin!
Last year I discovered an amazing clothing line with classic lines, gorgeous fabric, and flattering cuts. After trying out some Dobbin dresses for myself I was a convert. Today I am thrilled to partner with Dobbin to offer Road Warriorette readers a 30% discount as well as a chance to win a $200 shopping credit.…
Traveling with others: Is there a fair way to share upgrades with co-workers?
Is it possible to be generous with co-workers without being unfair? Reader J asks…. I have a bit of a unique situation and want to get your take on it. I’m traveling internationally for work this summer with a colleague that I’m pretty close to. I have Executive Platinum status on American, so have system-wide…
Breaking the Code to Travel Toiletries
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: Summer time…
Poll: Is consistency across airlines worth a smaller carry-on?
The International Air Transport Association, the trade group that represents most of the world’s large airlines, has recommended new carry-on guidelines be adopted. In theory, this would allow one size of bag to be acceptable across airlines, including in Europe. Sounds great, right? No more worry about whether your bag will pass muster when traveling…
Travel etiquette: Sharing is caring, at least during travel
In business travel we talk a lot about the importance of personal space, and while it may seem odd, sharing is a big part of that. If everyone on a business trip (or any kind of trip, really) would share the way they are supposed to I think we all would have better travel experiences. Alas,…
Packing tips for a 5-day business trip
For a new business traveler, fitting all of your necessities for a week into a carry-on is a difficult skill to master. Reader B asks…. I’ve gone on a couple of business trips and usually check my bag. However for an upcoming cross-country trip I will be traveling with coworkers and need to carry on…
Top 5 hotel etiquette tips
During a business trip a hotel is ideally where you go to relax and rest after a long day of travel or work. Unfortunately that doesn’t always happen. And in most cases it’s not the hotel’s fault, but is caused by the guests themselves. After all of the hotel etiquette issues that came up last…
Report shows TSA missed 95% of banned items during test
Back in November I wrote a wish list for the TSA. At the time, TSA Administrator Chief John Pistole was stepping down (the longest serving administrator of the agency) and I wanted to address things I would like to see with the new administrator. Well, I guess I should have included one more request on…