Delta Air Lines this week began a trial for a twenty minute guarantee on checked baggage when flying domestically. If your checked bag doesn’t reach the carousel within twenty minutes Delta will give you 2,500 miles (restrictions apply). The trial period runs through March 31, and they could possibly implement this on a permanent basis…
Do frequent travelers need to clean their luggage? If so, how often? Reader C. asks… I’ve been traveling regularly for work for over a year now. I’ve noticed some small stains on my suitcase. Do I need to clean it? What’s the best way? Great question. I personally try to do a cleaning of my…
IF you think about it, business travel products can get pretty pricey. Luggage, electronics, beauty items, clothing, and others things can really eat at your bank account if you’re not careful. Sometimes I will have to save up for high priced travel items for months before I can afford them, and sometimes have to wait…
I’ve been traveling a lot lately. A whole lot. So much so that it makes it hard to stay on top of my day to day work. It’s usually go go go when on the road, rushing from one place to the next with little time to do anything else. In fact the only real…
Traveling for your job is a lot of work, but it’s also a bit of an honor. Your company has enough faith and trust in you to spend thousands of dollars sending you somewhere to represent them. That being said, there are some traps that women fall into during business travel. Here are the top…
Last week as I arrived at the airport I got a notification that my flight was delayed by half an hour. After I got over the initial irritation (why couldn’t they have told me before I left the house?? I could have done 30 minutes more of work!) I figured to make lemonade out of…
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…
That first business trip can be stressful! Here are my top tips for work travel newbies. Carry-on your bag. Carrying on your bag will save you time both at the beginning and end of your flight. More importantly, it will eliminate any possible aggravation from the airline losing your checked baggage. (Pictured: I recently got…
Moving is really, really hard. Anyone who has ever moved can tell you that. Maybe you’re excited about the new place, maybe you’re not, but either way the actual process of moving is stressful. All the packing, the decisions about what to keep or give away, the eventual unpacking, and the myriad details and can…
You guys know I love packing lists, and have them for all types of situations. But what goes in my purse, and is therefore accessible during a flight, doesn’t really change. Maybe I’ll bring an extra book for a super long trip, but for the most part I put the same stuff in there. I…
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