Tips for Choosing Luggage Look around the airport and you’ll see luggage of every shape, color and style imaginable. Which style is right for you? And how do you tell the difference between a $90 bag and a $200 bag? First determine the type of travel you’ll primarily be doing. Will it be for business [...]
When multiple people traveling to the same event are booked on different flights, a coordinator for the group (or meeting and travel planners) can easily track everyone’s plane schedules with the new TripIt Groups. Once you set up an account, simply forward flight confirmation e-mails to plans@tripit.com, and all of the itineraries will be displayed [...]
Air travelers are at much higher risk of developing a circulatory issue called Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) than non-flyers. DVT is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein that can develop after sitting on long flights. Passengers sitting in coach are particularly vulnerable because of the limited amount of space in which [...]
When traveling with kids, or if you have medically necessary liquids that exceed 3 oz, look for the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) signs for Family/Medical Liquids Lane. The lanes, part of TSA’s Diamond Self-Select program currently available at 50 airports, allow families, individuals unfamiliar with air travel procedures and travelers with special needs to go [...]
Looking for offsite parking at various U.S. airports? Head to Airport Parking Reservations to not only see what lots are available, but you can also book a space ahead of time. Image knowing your space is reserved during those busy holiday weekends, and booking it as easily as your flight.
In a big city and want to know what your cab fare will be before you even hail the taxi? Then check out Bing’s Taxi Fare Calculator. Select the region for which you’re searching. Since city cabs are usually regulated, Bing has a good idea of what the charge per mile will be. Enter your starting point and [...]
Leave that shaving cream at home and have one less liquid to add to your TSA bag of approved 3-oz or less items. Here’s what to use instead: hair conditioner supplied by the hotel, or a light layer of soap. Either work well and I haven’t had a nick in years. I also use a [...]
Frequent travelers like to hang out with other frequent travelers. And most travelers, million milers or not, like to hear the latest airline and hotel deals. What better place to visit than Boarding Area? Here, the best business travel blogs, all in one place, give you topics of interest for the frequent and frequent-want-to-be travelers. [...]
Bringing Fido on your next trip and need a pet-friendly hotel? If you’ve ever considered taking your pet along on your travels, you know that finding a pet-friendly hotel, understanding airline policies and international quarantine rules can be daunting and usually more difficult than the ‘people’ arrangements. Petswelcome.com is a site that offers tons of [...]
Who doesn’t want extra space in their luggage? Compression bags create this extra space and keep your clothes organized! I’ve been using a compression bag when I have seven or more days’ of clothes to pack in my carry-on bag. I’m amazed at how much little the collection of clothing items become once the air [...]
