Later this year I will be heading back to Manila with an extra stop in either Singapore or Hyderabad. My company’s policy has recently changed so I will be flying business class, without using my own miles or cash to upgrade! (Woohoo!!). In the past I’ve always flown American as that’s where I have status and…
Travel Comfort
5 things to keep handy during a long flight
When you know you’ll be on a single flight for 14 hours it can be tempting to pack everything under the sun. But I might need that seat cushion! And what about that deluxe seatback organizer? It will fit perfectly, right?? (Both of these are actual items that I brought with me on my first…
Yes, you should totally use the Admirals Club showers!
While visiting with a friend last week, she mentioned that she had her second trip to Asia coming up in a month. We commiserated about the lengthy travel times and uncomfortable coach segments. Then she said how sticky and gross she felt after wearing the same clothes for 24-30 hours. “Plus, the humidity just makes…
Poll: Does an inch matter in the middle seat?
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…
Travel etiquette: Should passengers turn their phones on silent while flying?
Improving flight comfort.
So the other day I saw a story that, while not surprising, was quite concerning. Spring Airlines, a Chinese budget carrier, would like to offer standing tickets for their flights. Can you imagine flying on a plane like you would on a subway or bus?? Sounds delightful. When Airbus put in a patent recently for saddle seats I was horrified…
How far would you go to sleep comfortably on a plane?
A few months ago I polled you, my dear readers, about the B-Tourist and whether it is crazy or brilliant. Well, the Home Warrior just sent me a Yahoo article about crazy travel gadgets (featuring the B-Tourist), and the stuff people come up with to make sleeping easier on a plane kind of blows my mind.…