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What are the rules about looking professional in the airport?

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Travel days. No time in the office, just the airport. Tons of walking, sitting, bending, stretching.  The conundrum: what to wear? If you’re not seeing any of your clients or coworkers, exactly what are the rules about looking professional? If you’ve spent any time at the airport you know firsthand there is a wide range of…

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Don’t block the boarding lane. Please.

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You guys have heard me talk about crowding around the boarding area before your group is called. How it slows down the boarding process for everyone, so please don’t do it. Well, you know what really slows down boarding? When someone is standing in the middle of the boarding lane, not moving, completely oblivious to the…

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5 tips for getting through the airport smoothly

Remember my cousin who is on a two month business trip? He left about a week ago. As I drove him to the airport I tried to remember all of my best tips for him. “Have your stuff ready when you get to the security line.” “Wait until they call your group number before going…

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Favorite times to fly

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Recently, I read a Facebook comment that said this person’s favorite time to fly is early morning, because they will get to their destination early, and flights are less crowded. I agree that early morning can be a good time to travel, but I am confused about the less crowded flights this person has experienced.…

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Poll: How do you get to the airport?

Last weekend, I went to Chicago. Instead of taking a cab like normal, I ended up taking public transportation to and from Midway. Honestly, it was kind of an ordeal, especially for someone not used to public transit in general. Made me super grateful for my car! But it also made me curious—how do most…

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What to Wear to the Airport: Bead for Life!

a blue beaded necklace and a purple flower

One of my favorite charities is called Bead for Life. Except it’s not a charity, exactly. It’s a group from Colorado that sells jewelry made by Ugandan women out of colorful recycled paper. There are necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, with different lengths and sizes of beads available. The necklaces, of which I own several, are…

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