Earlier this week the Home Warrior sent me an article from CNN about the possibility of a pilotless plane in the future. Theoretically the technology to fly planes via remote control should arrive in the next 5-10 years, and planes that can fly themselves aren’t too far behind. And it could save airlines $35 billion…
Once I discovered Uber my trips to big cities became so much simpler. No need to stand in the street hoping I can hail a cab. No worry that the credit card machine may be broken and I’ll be forced to stop at an ATM on the way to the airport. No renting a car…
During my flights last week I feel like I saw both the best and the worst behavior while people were trying to put up their suitcases. The first flight out was not full, but as is typical the bins up front filled up quickly. Passenger after passenger had to take their bag to the middle…
A few years ago I went to a conference with some fellow bloggers and got really, really excited about maximizing my points and miles. Soon after I started working on getting the Southwest Companion Pass, figured out how to pay my bills on my credit cards, and started hotel-hopping for status. I also got an…
If you haven’t heard, low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has announced they will be widening their middle seats by an extra inch. The new middle seat width will be 19.3 inches compared to 18.1 inches for aisle and window seats. I personally never fly low-cost carriers because as a business traveler low-cost is not typically my…
If you have read this blog for any period of time you’ve probably recognized my obsession with carrying on my suitcase whenever possible. It saves time, money, and my sanity–what’s not to like? In my experience most of my fellow business travelers are like me in this respect–they hate checking their bag and will do…
When you’ve traveled for work for many years like I have you tend to take certain things for granted. For example, I assume I’ll have WiFi at my hotel, that my carry-on will fit in the overhead bin, and that my iPhone or car GPS will get me to my destination accurately. And for the…
Recently I was driving to work, listening to the radio, and I heard a story about minifasting. Essentially minifasting is going about fifteen hours without eating, twice per week (consult your doctor before trying something like this). The idea is that it’s supposed to help you lose weight better than some traditional low fat diets. Studies…
This past summer I was flying home from Boston, sitting on the aisle and working intently when I noticed something that smelled….off. I glanced at the seats around me and found the culprit a few rows back across the aisle: someone’s lunch. To this day I have no idea what that person was eating that…
For some reason I’ve been asked a lot lately what I think is the best time to leave for business trips. My answer is always, it depends! There are benefits and drawbacks to leaving at any time. Early in the morning. A 5am flight will often get to your destination in time to have almost…
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