United Airlines Baggage Fees (updated for 2020)
United Airlines is one of the most popular and well traveled airlines in the world. Like many airlines, United charges a fee for checked luggage. In this United Airlines Baggage… Read more »
Is Global Entry free for the Military?
Is Global Entry free for the military? Global Entry is a program that allows low-risk travelers to enter the United States in an expedited manner. We explain what benefits apply to members of the military.
What is the IRS Mileage Rate for 2020 and will Business Travelers be affected?
The IRS Mileage Rates for 2020 have been released and it’s an actually a small decrease over 2019’s mileage rates. We examine what the IRS Mileage Rate for 2020 for (business use, as well as medical and charitable mileage rates) is and how business travelers may or may not be affected.
Never Leave Your Toothbrush in the Hotel Room (Travel Tip Tuesday #1)
Happy New Year travelers! Our first Travel Tip Tuesday post of 2020 is an admonition to Never Leave your Toothbrush in the Hotel Room. Find out why!
REAL ID for flying – when is it needed?
The clock is ticking for travelers to update their government issued driver’s license to a REAL ID compliant ID. However many travelers are confused about what a REAL ID is, how to get a REAL ID and the specifics of when travelers need a REAL ID for flying.
3 Things you should NEVER do in a Hotel Room (unless you like germs)
Fecal covered hotel remotes? Semen covered chairs? That’s a hard pass for me. And probably you too. Here are the 3 things you should never do in a hotel under any circumstances.
What is a redress number and do I need one?
What is a redress number and do I need one? Many travelers are likely familiar with known traveler programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and CLEAR, but how about the… Read more »
How to trade unwanted Gift Cards for United Miles
Did you get a few Gift Cards this Christmas that weren’t really your cup of tea? Not to worry, with the United Gift Card Exchange program you can easily swap those unwanted gift cards for United Miles. We explain how easy it is to use this MileagePlus benefit.
10 New Years Resolutions for Business Travelers
As the calendar prepares to turn over and a new year stares us in the face it’s a great time to reflect on a busy year of travel and to consider what New Years Resolutions we might want to make for 2020.
Use a Status Match to switch Travel Providers (Travel Tip Tuesday #49)
Using a status match program to switch travel providers can be a good way to make the leap from a travel program you’ve been with for a while (and thus have status) to a new one (that you don’t have status with…yet).
5 ideas to make your next business trip more interesting and enjoy business travel more!
The grind of frequent business travel can often wear employees down. Yet, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 3 ideas to make your next business trip more interesting and learn how to enjoy business travel.
10 Practical Tips to Survive the Airplane Middle Seat
The Airplane Middle Seat. We’ve all been there. You glance at your boarding pass and realize you are stuck in the airplane middle seat. Gasp! The horror! A chill runs… Read more »
What Should I Bring on a Work Trip?
Have a work trip on the horizon? Maybe it’s your first work trip or perhaps it’s that “one work trip” you get each year to the annual planning conference. Or… Read more »
Top Travel Pillows: the best travel pillows for flying
Before you spend your hard earned cash on any old neck pillow for travel, let’s examine some of the highest rated travel pillows and help you hone in the best travel pillows for flying.
Christmas may be over, but the travel gear deals aren’t!
Christmas is in our rear view mirror. Whew. But the deals are still pumping fast and furious including Amazon’s huge end of the year sale.
Most Popular Travel Articles for 2019
Baby Yoda, Hotel Hacking and Expensive Water Bottles, Best Travel Blogs, what to get guys (but not girls), and more. Here are the most popular travel articles for 2019 on our blog.
Getting Started with Points and Miles (Travel Tip Tuesday #48)
In this quick guide to getting started with points and miles we highlight some very basic principles of using points and miles to travel more cheaply (or even free). Each… Read more »
This clever travel pillow can still be ordered in time for Christmas…if you hurry
Tick tock. Time is running out to snag those last minute gifts for your loved ones. There are a few travel gifts that can still make it in time for the big day if you act fast. One such gift is the clever travel pillows from Trtl.
The one thing you probably don’t have in your travel kit…but should
Many of your readers are frequent travelers and travel pros. They are on the road day in and day out. But there’s probably one thing not in your travel bag that really should be there.
Great Stocking Stuffer for the International Traveler (on sale)
Wrapping up your holiday shopping? Here’s a great stocking stuffer that is sure to make any traveler smile. And it’s on sale on Amazon. Oh…and it will arrive by Christmas (if you hurry).
