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Occasionally I look back fondly at my first couple of years as a business traveler (over a decade ago, hard to believe). 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 flying standby is almost unheard of and getting…
Prime Day starts today! There are already some fantastic deals, with more to come. Here is what I’ve seen and what I’m keeping my eye on. Note: Most of these deals are for a limited time only and are available only for Prime members. You can try Prime free for 30 days if you’re not…
Last week I flew to the west coast and back for a series of customer meetings. The flights were generally good, on time, with a few open seats. Although coming home one flight was delayed into Phoenix and I had to run to catch my connection. I never would have made it if I’d had…
If you’ve been eyeing a new suitcase this may be the time to buy. For a limited time Amazon is offering 15% off luggage for Amazon Prime Members, up to $15 off. This is a great way to score a new bag at an even deeper discount. Not all suitcases are eligible for this coupon;…
Last week we asked readers to share their favorite luggage brand. There were a number of brands represented, but the overall winner was very clear….drumroll please….. Travelpro! Some of the reasons listed include maneuverability, durability, and capacity. Derek S. said, “they last forever and are the best bang for the buck.” Coming up in second…
This giveaway is closed. Thanks for reading! A few years back we asked readers what their favorite luggage brand was and why. We received a lot of wonderful feedback and it has become one of Road Warriorette’s most popular posts. Seems like it’s time to get an update from everyone, including myself. And there’s potentially…
When buying a suitcase I really think you should buy the best you can afford. Luckily for those on tighter budgets there are some fantastic suitcases under $150. I have personal experience with all three of these brands and can vouch for their quality. They are also highly recommended by readers. Ogio Layover. I had…
Last week I shared some great tips I got from Reader H for making business travel easier. She started traveling for nearly full-time for work last summer, and generously took the time to list out a lot of the things that have made her successful. This week I’m going to highlight some of her must-have…
I got a surprise text from my father-in-law this morning. “I want to get a carry-on for Home Warrior’s mom for Christmas. Do you have any suggestions?” A surprise because my FIL is typically way ahead of the curve on Christmas gift buying–we usually get emails asking what we want in mid-November. So the fact…
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…
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