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Business Travel is Best Perk for Millennial Professionals
If you employ a lot of Millennials — the generation between ages 19 and 38 — you may appreciate knowing they consider business travel to be a major perk, and they actually enjoy it. So much, in fact, that many of them will often create reasons to take a trip. (This...
Here Are the Top Reasons Travel Insurance Claims Are Delayed or Denied
Dealing with insurance companies can be frustrating and worrisome. Whether it's an auto claim, a homeowner claim, or medical claim, the insured is often told a claim is denied or delayed without explanation. Travel insurance is no different. A simple misstep can cause...
No Powders Will be Allowed onto Planes, says TSA
Starting June 30 it will be more difficult for international travelers to bring powders on their trips, at least in large quantities. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has adopted a stricter policy on baby powder, protein powder, dry spices, coffee,...
Business Travel
A New Adjustable Seat That Gives You More Room
Tired of cramming into a tiny seat while your five year old looks like, well, a five-year-old sitting in a grownup seat? Don't you wish you could shift the arm over just a couple inches to give your hips a little relief? The Morph airline seat, by British company...
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Boarding Pass
Once you arrive at the airport and pick up your boarding pass (or you print it out at home before you ever leave), the first thing you look at is the gate number and seat assignment. For most people, that’s about it. But you're missing a lot of information that is...
Will Airlines Use Customization For Good Or Evil?
On the horizon for the airline industry: customizable fares. A little further out on the horizon: angry passengers. The airline industry is developing technology that will allow them to create a customized airplane fare for you — and only you — using personal...
Family Travel
Six Tips to Embarrass Yourself Abroad
We hate to admit it, but it's no secret that we Americans have a reputation for being, well, a little embarrassing abroad. While this is only as true as other stereotypes you encounter (i.e. not much), it's still a stigma that should make American travelers a little...
Do Travel Reviews Really Matter?
Although the Internet is still relatively young, it’s difficult to remember a time without it. Until a little over a decade ago, trips were planned using hefty travel books, glossy brochures, 800 numbers, and travel agents. This limited amount of information meant...
Millennial Travelers Spend More, Complain More
It's no secret that Millennials are changing the way many things are done these days. Commonly referred to as "Gen Y," this tech savvy generation's preferences have made a huge impact on today's workplace, communication style, and the way we consume news and TV. So...
Road Warrior
Contest Winner To Live At Vancouver Airport For 80 Days
Most sane people do everything in their power to reduce the amount of time they spend in airports. In fact, some would argue that the very definition of sanity is minimizing airport stays by carrying lightweight Travelpro Rollaboards. But an energetic, successful, and...
Five Tips For Avoiding Baggage Problems
Arriving at your destination with your bags intact and containing everything you packed is every air traveler's goal. The Travel Goods Association recently published an article featuring tips for accomplishing that goal. Among their recommendations were: Avoid putting...
DFW Airport Officials “Stuck” On What To Do About Video
Most passengers agree that besides a terrorist attack or plane crash, their worst air travel nightmare is getting stuck in an airport terminal overnight. So, beyond the obvious safety concerns, what is an airport official's worst nightmare? Whatever it was before, now...
Travel Tips
How Can You Get Good Deals on Hotel Rooms?
Business travelers often have to find ways to extend their travel budget, or reduce some of their travel costs. It's possible to reduce the costs of a night in a hotel, with just a little research. These are a few ways we've found, thanks to a recent Business Insider...
All-Inclusive Resorts: Why or Why Not?
A few years ago, I went on my first all-inclusive vacation. I just wanted to get away and have the luxury of not thinking about anything once I arrived. Mission accomplished! It was nice knowing all my meals, my drinks, and my activities were covered by the package...
Is Curbside Check-in the Best Perk You’re Not Using?
For some people, curbside check-in is a relic of the past that has somehow been overlooked in airport modernization. However, those of us in the know realize that the convenience and service make it the best little-known perk many travelers aren't taking advantage of!...
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