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…
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Packing tips for a 5-day business trip
For a new business traveler, fitting all of your necessities for a week into a carry-on is a difficult skill to master. Reader B asks…. I’ve gone on a couple of business trips and usually check my bag. However for an upcoming cross-country trip I will be traveling with coworkers and need to carry on…
Poll: Do you check your bag?
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…
Posts from the past
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 We discuss all the mysteries of Southwest boarding passes. While prepping for my next big trip I share my favorite 5 ways to be comfortable on an international flight. My own personal experience shows that it pays to know your credit card rewards! Should alcohol be…
10 Piece Spring Business Travel Wardrobe
Hooray spring!! After what felt like a never ending winter I am so incredibly ready for warm weather outside, and color and patterns in my wardrobe. For spring, I put together 10 essential pieces. These are very different from a winter wardrobe! That one was very focused on pants, where this capsule wardrobe is more…
Posts from the past
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Please, for the love of all things, keep your phone conversations out of the loo. Travel etiquette tip: Don’t talk on your phone in a public restroom. Clutzy? Prone to spills? I feel you. Protect your keyboard! We discussed how people feel about kids watching videos without…
How to Beat the Grip Before a Trip
The Grip. It’s the thought of going back to work, gripping ahold of you during your days off. It was explained to me in more detail like this. Friday afternoon when you leave work for the day up until late Friday evening the grip is nonexistent—the last thing that is on your mind is work. …
How do you transition to a smaller suitcase?
Is it possible to fit all everything you need for a trip into a small suitcase when you’re used to a full-sized one? Reader T asks… I’ve been traveling for work regularly for a few months now. I am usually gone for two or three nights. I keep thinking I’ve figured out how to pack…
5 easy ways to be eco-friendly on business trips
Happy Earth Day, fellow travelers! It’s not always easy to keep a focus on the environment during business travel. So much is out of our control—whether the hotel has recycling, the packaging that comes on our take-out, if there are hybrids available to rent. That being said, there are things we can do before our…
In between trips
One of the toughest things about business travel is getting ready for a trip right after you just got home from one. There are just so many things to do in between trips, and it feels like there’s never enough time to get them done. Typically when I’m traveling week after week I’ll have three…
