In between trips

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One of the toughest things about business travel is getting ready for a trip right after you just got home from one. There are just so many things to do in between trips, and it feels like there’s never enough time to get them done. Typically when I’m traveling week after week I’ll have three…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Planning a vacation on the tail end of a work trip? Here is a packing list with pieces that will do double-duty. Packing for business and fun on the same trip It’s not always easy, but it’s really important to be able to lift your…

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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: I saw…

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Etiquette reminder: Stabbing seatmate with a pen probably not the best way to communicate

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So, this happened. CNN reported that a plane from Chicago to New Hampshire was delayed because a woman stabbed her seatmate in the arm with a pen to get him to stop snoring. (I have to pause for a minute, because I almost don’t know what to say to this. I just want to let…

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Impressive airline quality rating for Delta

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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…

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Tip: Carefully read flight notifications!

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A few weeks ago I booked a trip to New York, through Charlotte. I was very careful to make sure that I had plenty of time in Charlotte to make my connection, since it is a sprawling airport and I am a slow pregnant lady. Naturally I requested upgrades once the ticket was confirmed, plus…

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4 things people dislike about hotels (and what to do about it)

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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,…

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Get free eBooks from your library! (I finally did it, and it’s awesome)

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After being a dedicated, very happy Kindle user for almost five years, I’ve finally decided to take it to the next level. See, I love to read. Love love love it. Not much is better than slipping into a story, losing myself in another world. Before my son was born I would just buy new…

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An update on Delta 20 minute checked bag guarantee.

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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…

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Travel hacks? Not so much.

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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…

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