A recent spate of articles about a baby crying in first class have given rise to some strong opinions. Everything from “Children should not be allowed to fly until they are five!” to “Kids are kids, deal with it.” Here’s the thing though. It doesn’t matter what you think. In this case, it truly doesn’t…
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Packing a comfort bag for a long flight
Let’s face it, long flights are intimidating. Between the dry air, the endless hours, and the cramped seats, a 9 hour flight can feel like eternity! While I can’t do much about the tiny amount of personal space (aside from fork up the dough for business class) there are a few things I can bring…
My spring business travel uniform
It’s getting to be that time again. Spring and summer are typically my busiest travel seasons, for some reason. I’m on the road two or three weeks per month for the foreseeable future. That means that I need things to be as easy as possible, basically all the time, especially when it comes to packing.…
5 things to keep handy during a long flight
When you know you’ll be on a single flight for 14 hours it can be tempting to pack everything under the sun. But I might need that seat cushion! And what about that deluxe seatback organizer? It will fit perfectly, right?? (Both of these are actual items that I brought with me on my first…
Yes, you should totally use the Admirals Club showers!
While visiting with a friend last week, she mentioned that she had her second trip to Asia coming up in a month. We commiserated about the lengthy travel times and uncomfortable coach segments. Then she said how sticky and gross she felt after wearing the same clothes for 24-30 hours. “Plus, the humidity just makes…
Posts from the past
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…
Road Warriorette Weekend Express
Hey readers! Got a question or something you want to discuss this weekend? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Whether you want to share an interesting travel story, a packing tip, an etiquette tip, or anything else going on in the business travel world, comment here and we’ll have a discussion. Travel tip of the week: Plan your…
Travel etiquette: Should passengers turn their phones on silent while flying?
At the start of my marathon flying adventure last week I thought the next flying etiquette post would be about the woman that sprayed perfume a few rows in front of me. But on my return I was distracted by something else… (But don’t worry. The perfume rant will come soon!) Remember a few weeks…
Improving flight comfort.
So the other day I saw a story that, while not surprising, was quite concerning. Spring Airlines, a Chinese budget carrier, would like to offer standing tickets for their flights. Can you imagine flying on a plane like you would on a subway or bus?? Sounds delightful. When Airbus put in a patent recently for saddle seats I was horrified…
How far would you go to sleep comfortably on a plane?
A few months ago I polled you, my dear readers, about the B-Tourist and whether it is crazy or brilliant. Well, the Home Warrior just sent me a Yahoo article about crazy travel gadgets (featuring the B-Tourist), and the stuff people come up with to make sleeping easier on a plane kind of blows my mind.…
