Today’s questions comes from Hayley, who just can’t seem to believe that I can pack minimally. Believe me, it comes with practice, and there are trips where it’s a real challenge. Here’s Hayley’s question: Q. I can’t believe you can pack so light. What do you take in your carry on? A. This varies based [...]
Bad Breath & Body Odor Tops List of Annoying Travelers
July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A recent poll by travel search site Skyscanner, asked the question: “Who do you hate sitting next to most on the plane?” Over a thousand travelers took the poll, and I don’t think there were any big surprises. Topping the list, with 19% in agreement, was bad breath and body odor. No kidding! Here’s what [...]
What Buys Your Frequent Flyer Loyalty?
February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I belong to several frequent flyer programs, and have recently gotten lots of information that these programs (along with hotel frequent gust programs) are adding lots of new features that are supposed to help secure my loyalty to the program. But it’s not working! My loyalty is currently up for grabs! Why? Because I’m getting [...]
Back to Basics: Direct Flight Does Not Mean Non-Stop Flight
January 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Back to Basics: Minimum Connection Time
January 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
With all the tools available for booking travel online, more and more people choose to do it themselves rather than use the services of a travel agent. I think the ability to research, sleuth out the best and perfect deal, and make reservations yourself is a wonderful thing. BUT – it also means that you [...]
Back to Basics: How to Get Off the Plane & Not be Stressed
December 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The best part about getting on the plane, is knowing that you’ll be getting off at your destination, and that you have loads of great times ahead of you. For many travelers, however, the landing and deplaning process can be just as confusing and challenging as the boarding process. Here’s the scoop on how the [...]
Flight Attendant Friday: Keep Your Fingers Off the Call Button
August 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Comedian Pam Ann Pokes Fun at Flight Attendants
August 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Poll: How do you Choose a Flight?
August 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
There are a number of ways to select the flight that you’ll take, from a price point to convenience. Usually it’s some combination of a number of factors. Ring in on your booking criteria with the August poll: What is your most important consideration when booking a flight? Price – I only book the lowest [...]
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