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Is it possible to find quality, affordable suitcases? Reader K asks… I just got a new job where I have to travel for work a couple of times a month. All of my current suitcases are old and terrible quality so I definitely need a new one. However, I’ve been out of work for a…
Back in college, I had a roommate. She was relatively neat, organized, and responsible. One weekend she flew to visit some family in Chicago, and checked her bag on the way home. Upon arrival she went to baggage claim, grabbed her suitcase, and drove to our apartment. Imagine her surprise when she checked our voicemail…
As I’m sure you’ve heard, Amazon is looking to turn today, July 15th , into Amazon Prime Day: a day for deals much like Black Friday. In fact, they say there are more deals today than on Black Friday. One catch is a lot of these deals require a Prime Membership. The good news is…
If you are a fan of getting your first checked bag for free on JetBlue things are about to change. JetBlue just put in to motion their plans from last November to start charging flyers for their first checked bag when booking a low-level “Blue” fare. This change leaves Southwest as the only major US…
Squeeze. It’s a common theme in business travel. Ever since the economy tanked in 2008 I’ve really seen an uptick in businesses trying to squeeze as much as they can out of everything they can possibly think of. Air carriers are moving seats as close as they possibly can get together to add more rows…
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Does it bother you when people cut? Quick etiquette tip: Wait your turn to board! A not-so-nice wake-up. Gentle reminder: Don’t grab the seat in front of you! It happens all the time, but does it make sense to say something? Should you tell someone if they hit…
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Summer time…
In business travel we talk a lot about the importance of personal space, and while it may seem odd, sharing is a big part of that. If everyone on a business trip (or any kind of trip, really) would share the way they are supposed to I think we all would have better travel experiences. Alas,…
How should you handle it when fellow hotel guests take your table at breakfast? Reader J asks….. This morning I got my food and juice from the breakfast buffet and put it down on a small table for two. I went to get my coffee and when I came back, a man and his 2…
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…
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