There is a chronic issue that plagues airports. It’s not delayed flights (although it feels like that’s a constant issue too!). It is people getting in the boarding line before it’s their turn. It happens all the time and is super annoying to other passengers. It’s not just one airline; it happens all over! Last…
Yesterday I flew to Utah, which took approximately ten hours of travel time. That’s no small amount for a domestic trip! I flew on Southwest, and overall my flights were good–in fact, on my final flight I had the exit row all to myself. That never happens! The summer travel season must be starting early. I…
Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend. To start your week off right, let’s talk about something that we’ve all experienced….the bathroom phone conversation. Reader N writes, I have begun traveling for my job in the last month and I am horrified at the number of women that answer phone calls in the bathroom…
Here’s what was going on this week in years past… 2013: TSA Pre-check was introduced at my airport, and I could use it. That was not awesome. (Seriously—if you travel even once a quarter it is definitely worth it.) I discovered two things that changed my life in the same month: Outfit Posts and nude…
We’ve all seen it happen. A passenger lumbers down the aisle with enormous carry-on in tow. When they get to their seat (or where there is overhead space) they pause, grab the handle, and heave the bag to get it up into the bin. Maybe it gets part of the way in, and if they…
There is definitely a learning curve to a lot of aspects of business travel: packing enough but not too much; getting through airport security with a minimum of fuss; maintaining patience with delayed flights and canceled itineraries, just to name a few. Tipping certainly falls under this list. Who do you tip? How much? What…
A few weeks ago I read this article about ten things not to say to a flight attendant. There were several that I agree with wholeheartedly, including “Oh, stewardess!” and “I miss the good old days of hot flight attendants!” But one suggestion really surprised me: only use the call button when it’s really necessary;…
What was going on this week in years past? 2013 I gave some tips for styling your hair on the road. My first few months back at work after having my baby gave me some insight into how to travel for work as a new parent. 2012: Singing the praises of the White Noise App.…
What was going on during this time a year ago? Two years ago? 2013: I continued my Points for Business Travelers series with a post on shopping portals 2012: After witnessing a series of questionable etiquette situations I rounded up my top etiquette tips for planes. 2011: We had a great discussion about paying for…
We all want to look our best, and it’s not always easy to finish your entire beauty regimen before making that 5am flight. (For years I waited until I reached my destination before putting on my makeup. Until I traveled with a coworker who said, as we greeted each other at 4am at the airport,…
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