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How I Lost Miles – Thousands of Them – Through My Own Carelessness
I just made a startling discovery. Over the past two years, I lost miles – thousands of them, actually! While I cannot calculate the exact value of the lost miles, I estimate it to be at least the equivalent of a domestic round-trip ticket. At minimum. And maybe more – big ouch! Hopefully you can learn from my…
Should You Just Skip the First Class Lounge?
There is nothing more controversial than suggesting that someone should just skip the first class lounge, especially after they have worked so hard to get there. As a featured site on BoardingArea this week, we are sharing some of our “best of” posts with you. There are a few posts in our history that really struck a nerve. For…
Business Travelers Have a Unique Perspective on Flying and Life
The world looks different from 38,000 feet on a delayed flight late on a Thursday night. It looks different at 6 am over the first cup of coffee in the hotel lobby while putting the last touches on a PowerPoint deck. And it looks different on Saturday morning when squeezing in the dry cleaning and…
The A380 Isn’t Big Enough…Yet
As if the A380 seating layout wasn’t enough for some carriers, Airbus announced they were reconfiguring the plane’s layout to accommodate up to 80 additional seats. The modifications are in response to sales of the superjumbo aircraft which have been far slower than expected. “We are adapting the aircraft to meet evolving market needs,” said…
Could I Travel With Mike Pence?
It has been a full week since I read the Washington Post political profile on Second Lady Karen Pence. The article sent shockwaves through many of my circles for one particular revelation. That bombshell? That the vice president of the United States will not dine alone with a woman other than his wife. As a business traveler, I found myself wondering –…
What Electronics Ban?
Emirates is well known for providing outstanding customer service. Now they are showing the lengths they are willing to go to mitigate the negative effects of the TSA’s electronics ban. Starting today, travelers in First and Business class can utilize a carrier-provided tablet during their flight. Passengers can download documents onto a memory stick to work on…
Dutch Student Flies to Wrong Sydney
Recently, a Dutch student wanted to take a break from his studies in Amsterdam and see the sights in Sydney. Like most of us experienced in finding the best deals online, he used the internet to make his travel plans. He found one fare which was considerably lower than the others and quickly snapped up…
Road Warriors Weigh In On Travel Preferences
“Grin and bear it” can often be the mantra for the die-hard business traveler. There are plenty of opportunities to offer opinions on our favorite programs for personal use. It isn’t often that road warriors weigh in where travel managers may actually listen. Consulting magazine wants to know the preferences of that travel segment. The annual “Best Places to…
Travel Goals – Q1 Progress Check
Travel goals are something I find critical to planning each year. Not only do they influence how I may approach status but also where I may choose to travel. I laid out seven goals for 2017. These were in line with my overall focus on achieving a goal of “less” this year. Maximize my actual…
Leggings, Jeggings, Tights – What Can You Wear to Fly?
With all of the hubbub over leggings and United Airlines yesterday, many have been left scratching their heads wondering “what can you wear to fly?” The answer is still simple “almost anything you want – within the bounds of decency”. That’s not to say that is what you SHOULD wear. I know that when the…
Is Your Starbucks Mobile Order Slowing You Down?
The hack of using Starbucks mobile order to bypass the morning coffee line is a good one. Possibly too good. It seems that Starbucks mobile order has become so popular that the coffee giant cannot keep up with the demand. This has resulted in several problems: Inefficient crowd flow in stores as waiting guests crowd the barista…