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I’ve got a conundrum and I need your help figuring out what to do. For the past ten years, my company has paid for flights through a travel agency and I have paid for (and submitted expense reports for) hotel, car rental, and miscellaneous expenses. However, starting this year my company has said it is…
I’ve always advocated for business travelers to join travel rewards programs. Not only do you get points for every flight/rental/stay that you can then use for fun travel with your loved ones, but as you gain status you get perks that make your travel experience better. Marriott Rewards was one of the first programs I…
A few weeks ago I read that the Department of Justice is subpoenaing some of the major airlines (Southwest, Delta, American, and United) for manipulating capacity which in turn keeps ticket prices high. Now the Department of Transportation is investigating five major airlines (Southwest, Delta, American, United, & JetBlue) about the possibility that they price…
First off, some news on the Road Warriorette homefront….the Warrior Twins have arrived! They were each a little under seven and a half pounds (which makes me feel justified in all of my complaining in June—that’s 15 pounds of baby!). They are super sweet and love to snuggle with us and each other. 🙂 With two newborns and an…
What was going on this time in years past? 2014 We discuss all the mysteries of Southwest boarding passes. While prepping for my next big trip I share my favorite 5 ways to be comfortable on an international flight. My own personal experience shows that it pays to know your credit card rewards! Should alcohol be…
So this is interesting. CNN ran an article yesterday about a guy who claims he has a plan to buy one million points over the course of a year for $6500. Using only two credit cards, he says he will buy $1500 in gift cards every day and then liquidate them through Evolve Money. He…
With all of the changes to airline loyalty programs lately, the way we earn and spend points is evolving. This evolution means points are valued differently now. People have been able to buy points for a long time, and according to the points gurus there are times when this is a good deal. I was…
A new study shows that one-third of credit card rewards are not redeemed. Read more to find out why that is, and which cards are the best to use.
Here’s what was going on this week in years past… 2013: TSA Pre-check was introduced at my airport, and I could use it. That was not awesome. (Seriously—if you travel even once a quarter it is definitely worth it.) I discovered two things that changed my life in the same month: Outfit Posts and nude…
Have you ever had this conversation with a spouse or loved one? Them: “You have hundreds of thousands of points! You should use them for our hotel/flight/gift certificate/etc. Isn’t that what they’re there for?” You: “Actually, I have a specific use in mind for them. We are going to book an amazing trip using a…
My name is Sarah and I will teach you how to make business travel less stressful and more fun. I’ve been traveling for work for over a decade so consider me your new business travel friend and advisor. Learn more about Road Warriorette ...
