What do you do when you’re expecting bad news on a business trip? Reader S asks…. I have several work trips coming up in the next month. This is normal for me. Unfortunately my grandmother is in bad health, and could pass away at any time. I can’t stop traveling indefinitely, but I want to…
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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: Carefully read…
Should business travelers get better concessions for travel complaints?
The American Customer Satisfaction Index released a report showing that percentage-wise business travelers file official complaints more than personal travelers when traveling, specifically flying and staying at hotels. The percentage of airline business traveler complaints is the highest it has been in three years. With that being said, the airlines and hotels are listening when…
Why I will always use the safety latch at a hotel
Help me figure this travel problem out: Travel Toothbrush
Apologies in advance, because this is a little gross. I have been having a problem that I can’t seem to solve: my travel toothbrush gets moldy. It doesn’t seem to matter what brand of toothbrush, what type of toothbrush holder, or what kind of toiletry bag I’m using. It has happened several times over the…
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: Sometimes business…
Don’t fold your boarding pass on the bar code!
Yesterday was a very dramatic travel day, involving delayed flights, last minute connections, and dramatic sprints through the airport. It all started with an issue I’d never seen before, and wanted to share so you can avoid this in the future! At Newark the security lines were mercifully short. As I got to the Pre-check…
A fire, a bird strike, and three planes to get to Raleigh
Duty of Care
I learned a new term last week—Duty of Care. Don’t worry, not because something crazy happened, but because my mom’s seatmate on a flight home was in charge of Duty of Care for a large corporation. I had never heard the term before, but as soon as I did I made sure my company has…