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My favorite free apps for business travel

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I just love a good, useful app, especially when I’m on the road. Of course I use Facebook, Twitter, and my mail apps, but beyond those there are a few apps make my trips easier or more fun. It’s even better when they’re free! Here’s a list of my favorites. The free apps I use…

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5 Free Apps Every Business Traveler Needs

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How did people travel before smartphones? When I think of how frequently I use my phone, on every single trip, for how many travel-related items, my mind boggles. I love my phone, I love my apps, and I am so appreciative of technology! Here are five free apps every business travelers needs (plus a few…

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3 free apps to make driving business trips easier

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Not all business trips are done in the air! Lately I have been spending more and more time on the road in my car (or a rental). I love to drive so this isn’t a bad thing. But I still need a little help to make my driving business trips as efficient as possible. Here…

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Posts from the past

What was going on this time in years past? 2014 Planning a vacation on the tail end of a work trip? Here is a packing list with pieces that will do double-duty. Packing for business and fun on the same trip It’s not always easy, but it’s really important to be able to lift your…

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Business travel basics: Airline apps

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Today I want to talk about something very basic for frequent travelers: airline apps. If you have been traveling frequently for a while or feel like you’ve got a pretty good handle on things, feel free to skip this post. I haven’t thought there was a real need to talk about these apps I use…

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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….  I use the FlightAware app all the time. How to Find the Route Your Plane Is Taking. via @wsj I would love to choose my own room. Hilton lets guests pick rooms, use smartphones as keys. via @usatoday Will Business…

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Cool travel app: MiFlight

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The Home Warrior discovered MiFlight on one of his perusals through iTunes, and I have to say—it is very cool. The premise is that users will update the list of wait times in the app whenever they go through airport security. This way travelers will know how much time they need to allot, rather than…

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Tracking business travel expenses

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Expenses—one of the inevitable outcomes of business travel. And with expenses come expense reports. I’m not going to say it’s the worst part of my job but….okay. It’s the worst part of my job. To be fair, it has gotten better. The program my company uses has gotten faster, and now we can email PDFs…

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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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