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If you’ve spent any time at all in airports, you’ve seen Travelpro suitcases. They are everywhere, a perennial favorite of business travelers and flight crews. Travelpro recently released the new Crew 11 21” Spinner Carry On, their lightest 21” suitcase yet. I was thrilled when they sent me one to test out. It faced the…
No matter the time of year, I hate checking my bag. It takes extra time I don’t have, plus there is always the fear that the airline will lose my suitcase. Not to mention–if you don’t have status or certain credit cards, the fees for checked baggage can really add up! I’ve gotten so good…
Amazon is running their mid-summer sale right now, and several of the carry-ons on sale are Road Warriorette favorites. Here is a rundown of a few of the great deals on quality suitcases you’ll find. Delsey Helium Shadow 19” International Carry-On. The Delsey Shadow is a Road Warriorette reader favorite, and it’s easy to see why.…
If you’ve been looking to buy a new suitcase, this may be the sale you’ve been waiting for. Amazon currently has select luggage up to 60% off! This means great deals on some great brands, including some reader favorites like Delsey and TravelPro, and my own personal favorite Victorinox. The ones listed here are all…
Sometimes I look fondly back at the days when I first started traveling for work (ten years ago, whoa). Upgrades were plentiful, you could easily hop on an earlier flight, and there was plenty of room for carry-ons. Alas, things have changed. These days flights are so crowded that you are lucky to have enough…
While I love the idea of saving a bunch of money (who doesn’t??) I do NOT like the idea of waiting in long lines or getting up earlier than I have to. So instead of braving the crowds before the sun comes up on Black Friday, I will be doing most of my deal-finding online.…
The International Air Transport Association, the trade group that represents most of the world’s large airlines, has recommended new carry-on guidelines be adopted. In theory, this would allow one size of bag to be acceptable across airlines, including in Europe. Sounds great, right? No more worry about whether your bag will pass muster when traveling…
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…
With Memorial Day comes an abundance of sales. And for those of you considering a new carry-on bag it may be time to pull the trigger. As of today (5/21/15) Amazon is offering an additional 20% off their already low prices on certain luggage. Here’s the coupon code information from Amazon Receive 20% off Enter…
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 My cousin had to go on a long business trip, so I gave him so advice about packing electronics and maximizing points for a two-month stay. I addressed a reader’s question about Global Entry. Planning what to pack for a trip with two different climates…
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