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Business travel news roundup

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Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye in the last week or so….  Something to consider.  Getting Extra Legroom Seats on United for Your Whole Family.  via @mommy_points How convenient. Hungover?  Vegas airport medical clinic can help you feel like aces.  via @cnbc Makes sense.  Frequent fliers prefer airline websites. via…

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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….  Is business travel worth it?  This article answers that question.  via @YahooFinance Can You Use 100,000 Points From the Southwest Cards for Travel If You Earn the Companion Pass?   via @MilMileSecrets It’s not perfect but still well worth…

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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….  Class warfare in the air: Business fliers vs. vacationers.  via @USATODAY If you’re going on a road trip this summer here’s ten ways to make it smoother from NY Times. If you’re going to Europe see this. RT…

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TSA trainees at the Premium Passenger line

When I flew to Nashville a few weeks ago, I noticed that the security line designed for first class and elite flyers at my home airport was unusually long, in fact longer than I’ve ever seen it. Normally it moves pretty quickly, though, so I went ahead and got in it. This time, though, it…

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FYI: Gate changes are common

My best friend recently traveled to Atlanta for a conference. She had plenty of stories for the blog when she came back (just wait until you hear my etiquette for next week–I shudder just to think of it), but the first thing that caught my ear was this. “The Atlanta airport is so disorganized!” she…

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Allowing Non-Frequent Fliers to Purchase Exit Row Seats? I don’t think I like this

According to the New York Times, some airlines are going to start allowing anyone to spend a little extra money and get an exit row seat. These seats, with their extra leg room, have long been one of the perks of being a frequent flier. And in my opinion, it’s a win-win. The FF gets…

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