My friends from New York are filled with stories about crazy cab drivers. My experience has been mostly pretty boring though, some eccentrics but nothing I would call crazy. A few weeks ago that all changed. After finishing up work, I needed to catch a cab from Queens into Manhattan. I hadn’t seen too many…
A few of the news stories that have caught my eye in the last week or so…. American plans to implement Main Cabin Extra on US Airways. Works for me! Via Fox News. According to the Savvy Stews, inflight sex crimes are more common than you would think. Scary! I am relieved to hear that…
If you’ve been traveling for work for a long time, you might be over it. Business travel can lose its luster after a while, especially when there are lots of weather delays. Years of short tempers, cancelled flights, and long lines and your passion may fade. So in honor of Valentine’s Day, I want to…
For some of you, this is probably old hat. But for this Texas native, snow covered mountains are awe-inspiring. They are so beautiful! One of the best things of flying in the winter is seeing the incredible landscape below. Of course, if I had to drive in it I might think it’s less beautiful…. Here…
2013 I started a new series about maximizing points for business travelers, and that week we talked about loyalty programs and credit cards. After a particularly cold trip on a small plane, I decided that it’s not a good idea to gate check your coat. We discussed what makes an airline good for frequent fliers.…
Winter is the time of year when skin gets super dry. While the lack of humidity and changing temperatures make your skin dry out all over, add frequent hand washing and your hands really take the brunt. A few weeks ago I looked down at my hands and was shocked by how dry and cracked…
Most of last week was spent in New York at various offices around the city. My final day was supposed to be spent at an office in Newark. Friday morning I packed, spent a little time talking to my sister, then headed out to Newark. I say this like it’s an easy thing. It wasn’t—two…
MileCards.com surveyed 1600 members of frequent flier programs to find out which programs people are happy with. The results? Southwest wins by a mile, with US Airways losing almost every category. Southwest Rapid Rewards is #1 in satisfaction with 62% of members very likely to recommend the program. United leads among the U.S. global carriers…
A few weeks ago I went to the PGA Merchandising Show in Orlando. It was tons of fun, and I had a great time. However, I stressed about what to pack for days. Give me a business conference, and I can tell you what to wear. But a golf conference? I’m not a frequent golfer…
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye this week. There were quite a few, as I had plenty of time to read on my long flights….. Good news for international travelers who want to shop at duty-free shops. You can now bring your booze back home in your carryon, provided it’s…
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