We’ve all seen it happen. A passenger lumbers down the aisle with enormous carry-on in tow. When they get to their seat (or where there is overhead space) they pause, grab the handle, and heave the bag to get it up into the bin. Maybe it gets part of the way in, and if they…
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No respect for the points
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…
Poll: Do you ring the flight attendant call button?
A few weeks ago I read this article about ten things not to say to a flight attendant. There were several that I agree with wholeheartedly, including “Oh, stewardess!” and “I miss the good old days of hot flight attendants!” But one suggestion really surprised me: only use the call button when it’s really necessary;…
Cool travel photo: snow covered mountains
For some of you, this is probably old hat. But for this Texas native, snow covered mountains are awe-inspiring. They are so beautiful! One of the best things of flying in the winter is seeing the incredible landscape below. Of course, if I had to drive in it I might think it’s less beautiful…. Here…
Business travel news round up
Here are a few of the stories that caught my eye this week. There were quite a few, as I had plenty of time to read on my long flights….. Good news for international travelers who want to shop at duty-free shops. You can now bring your booze back home in your carryon, provided it’s…
The middle seat for you!
Close your eyes, and imagine you’re on a Southwest plane. You got a boarding pass in the late B’s, so you know the chance of getting a good seat will be slim to none. But as you head down the aisle, you see several window and aisle seats available in the back of the plane.…
Business Travel News Roundup
Happy New Year! There were a surprising number of interesting news stories this week. Here are the ones that caught my eye. USA Today has a good roundup of some of the more interesting items travelers can borrow from their hotel. An interesting new solution to the economy class comfort problem, from the New York…
Staying healthy while traveling
Hello, friends! Hope you all had a fantastic holiday this week. My week has been super fun, filled with family and celebration, but my weekend was a little less great: I got sick. This time of year, illness just seems to take over. There is practically a flu epidemic in my own town; I know…
WestJet Christmas
Y’all. WATCH THIS. Yes, I am a sentimental sap, but I was crying by the end. WestJet has done an awesome thing for some of their passengers. PR stunt? You bet. Does that lessen the greatness? Not in my opinion. It’s all the more surprising because, let’s be real, airlines are not really known for…
Travel etiquette tip: Please, please, please don’t wear fragrance on planes.
This week I flew Delta for the first time in like fifteen years. (It was weird yet fine, but that will be a post for a different day.) As I was walking down the jetbridge, wondering what the flight would be like, I heard something tinkling in front of me. It took me a moment,…
