The Home Warrior discovered MiFlight on one of his perusals through iTunes, and I have to say—it is very cool. The premise is that users will update the list of wait times in the app whenever they go through airport security. This way travelers will know how much time they need to allot, rather than…
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Business travel news roundup
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so…. Make sure your devices have juice!! New security scrutiny focuses on electronic devices. via @USAToday Here’s a good list to look through. 11 items to pack in your travel medical kit. via @foxnewstravel Some fun things on this…
Another reason to bring mobile chargers on international trips
A year ago my phone died during the return trip from Manila. Due to insane delays in customs I wasn’t able to charge my phone before my connecting flight, and just assumed I would be able to charge it on the flight home. Despite recent flights on many planes with plugs, this particular flight had…
A few ways to slow down
It seems like I’m always in a hurry. Whether it’s rushing to get to a meeting, eating my lunch as fast as I can, or quickly filing through security, there are lots of opportunities to make bad decisions when rushing around during travel. Those bad decisions can lead to slowing you and others down, which…
Business travel news roundup
Travel pet peeves
Conde Nast recently asked their Twitter followers for their biggest pet peeves. Do you agree with what they said?
The perfect toy for a frequent flier family
Your child’s birthday coming up? Look no further for the perfect gift! The Playmobil Security Check Point will provide your family with hours of fun. It includes a passenger, two TSA agents, a luggage scan, and metal detector. Whether you’re trying to explain to your kids why you have to leave so early for flights,…
Getting through airport security
Posts from the past
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…
Posts from the past
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…