USA Today came out with a video recently with some of the more recent examples of flying intoxication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag4Zvlk8BrU Once I sat next to a guy in first class who slammed three whiskey-cokes and then proceeded to harangue the flight attendant, yell at me, and grumble at his computer until he finally fell asleep (passed…
The perfect toy for a frequent flier family
Your child’s birthday coming up? Look no further for the perfect gift! The Playmobil Security Check Point will provide your family with hours of fun. It includes a passenger, two TSA agents, a luggage scan, and metal detector. Whether you’re trying to explain to your kids why you have to leave so early for flights,…
Know your credit card rewards!
A new study shows that one-third of credit card rewards are not redeemed. Read more to find out why that is, and which cards are the best to use.
Travel bag of the week: Sumdex Fashion 16” Laptop Brief
Each week Road Warriorette features a travel bag that hits all of the high notes for ladies on the road: pockets, construction, and (of course!) style. Sometimes you just want a brightly-colored bag. This pink Sumdex Laptop Briefcase delivers! It’s gorgeous, with black trim and an interesting, almost pleat-like exterior pocket. There are plenty of interior compartments too. It…
Update on friend’s Aadvantage account penalized for “seat blocking”
Last month I posted about a friend who had 60k Aadvantage miles yanked from his account due to seat blocking. A month later, we’ve finally got an update. Also included: the link to check seat availability without worrying if you’re creating an accidental reservation.
Business travel news roundup
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. I agree with this. Travelers Love Airlines – Except for the Flying. via NBCNews This is no surprise, but it’s very interesting to see the numbers. Advance Bookings Save Business Travelers Money via TravelAgentMag Canada? Really?? Which airline has the…
5 ways to be comfortable on an international flight
One of the hardest things to prepare for in my business travel career was my first flight to Manila. I was anxious for days beforehand. To be fair, it’s 26 hours of travel time, with the longest leg about 14 hours. Before then, the longest I had been in one plane was seven hours on…
Beauty Monday: Makeup sticks for travel
Every week Road Warriorette features a beauty tip or product that makes traveling easier. Do you have a favorite? Send it toRoadWarriorette @ gmail.com. There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to packing makeup. Do I bring my whole bag or pare down to the essentials? What has to go in the…
Southwest boarding passes
If you check in as early as possible, why do you still not get a good boarding pass on Southwest? Reader M asks…. Last week I flew Southwest for the first time in years. My company bought the ticket for me, but I knew I had to check in 24 hours in advance to get…
Shows I’m watching these days
In the poll last Friday, over half of respondents said they usually play, not work, during flights. I’m a teensy bit jealous, as I almost always have to work these days. However, there are a few times I get to have fun. As you (hopefully) know, streaming apps make it possible to watch TV and…
