Here are a few stories that caught my eye this week…. I’m not surprised, by either the protests or the reasons given on the airline side. Road Warriors protest fees, via USA Today. Some good tips about phone fees while overseas from New York Times Travel. Some of these are spot on, some not so…
Check your email for Amazon settlement credit
As you may have realized by now, I am a huge fan of eBooks for a number of reasons. They make packing much easier, can entertain you for hours, reduce paper use, and save space in my house. Win! I am on my third (and favorite) Kindle, and have spent quite a bit on Kindle…
Two-month business trip: electronics and points

Last week I wrote the first post for my cousin who is going on a two-month business trip. Quick recap: he will be in the same location, at an extended-stay hotel. The first post was about packing, this time I’ll focus on electronics and points. Electronics. There are certain electronics that every person needs, especially…
American penalized Aadvantage account for “seat blocking” (Updated)
A friend of mine is traveling soon on a long-anticipated vacation to Europe. He also frequently travels for work, and has Platinum status with American. He bought these tickets to Europe back in October, and immediately got on the upgrade list. While the upgrade for the trip back cleared quickly, the outbound still hasn’t cleared.…
Posts from the past
What was going on this week in years past? 2013: A reminder, which is applicable for the next few weeks, that it’s Spring Break and you should give the airport some extra time. After getting hit in the face, I want everyone to watch their backpacks as they walk down the plane aisle. I discovered…
Travel surge protector saves the day
On a recent trip, I was at the airport waiting to catch my flight. Apparently the flight was full of business travelers because all of the available outlets were full. I made the laps around the gate area a few times, looking for an available plug. I finally spotted a free outlet, three gates down.…
Travel bag of the week: eBags Laptop Collection Soho Leather Mobile Office

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. This bag has so much going for it: it’s beautiful, has plenty of handy organizational pockets, room for a 17” laptop, files, and a change of clothes, and best…
Working out on a business trip
Business travel news roundup
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye this week….. Better terminals are always good for passengers. Keep the improvements coming! Airline industry pours millions into new terminals via USA Today. Big news for Aadvantage Gold members: complimentary access to Main Cabin Extra has ended, as the Wandering Aramen writes. You Look…