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“Presence of dangerous bacteria….evidence of fecal matter….can potentially lead to overwhelming infections in your bloodstream.” Sounds scary, right? Where would something like this be? you might ask. Well, according to a travel story from NBC tests revealed it was in security bins at an airport! It makes unfortunate, disgusting sense when you think about it. …
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This week I am on a very busy but short overnight trip. Last night as I was starting to pack I started to make a list. Then thought, I’m only gone for one night! What could I possibly need to remember that I can’t keep in my head? To be fair, I did really well.…
Apparently TSA has finally noticed that airport security lines are really long, and NBC News is reporting that they’re offering a cash reward to help solve the problem. If they choose your idea as the winner, you can get up to $5k in cash. Alas, they want suggestions a little more complicated than someone making sure…
I got Global Entry last fall, and have sung its praises ever since. After waiting two and a half hours in customs returning from Manila last summer I knew I had to sign up! Now no matter how long the line customs takes about….two minutes. It’s amazing. Plus you get TSA Pre-check, saving time at…
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…
Do you remember my cousin who went on a two-month business trip? He got back last week, and is gearing up for his new job with frequent travel. (I got some very interesting stories from him, to come….) He came over to hang out over the weekend while I was packing for my trip this…
Do the people flying with you get all of the same benefits as you? Reader E asks…. I have been a long-time reader of Delta Points having grown up in GA and lived in cities where I stayed loyal to Delta. Since moving to Nashville last year, I am now almost 100% loyal to Southwest, and…
Last week I posted about making airport security easier for new business travelers. One of the commenters pointed out that Global Entry and TSA Pre-check are the best ways to go through security quickly. I completely agree! For $100, you get five years of Global Entry and TSA Pre-check. This means: Way shorter lines at…
A question from a reader says: I am headed to Asia on a business trip in a few weeks. I just got my Global Entry approval and card in the mail. Obviously I’ll have my passport when I travel, but do I need the card they sent me as well? Great question! As long as…
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