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Alternative Tips for Travel

Jim — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:22:14 +0000

Here is a link to an interesting article I read today in Corp! Magazine. The author offers some different ideas from a “Feng Shui” type of viewpoint. Don’t forget my other sleeping tip for hotels. It kind of ties in to some of these ideas. Enjoy the article and let me know your opinions.

Link: Increase Your Chances for a Better Business Trip

Frequent Flier Program Skeptic

Jim — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:51:46 +0000

There was a good/interesting article on CNN today from contributing columnist Christopher Elliott. Christopher is the ombudsman for National Geographic Magazine. He points out some interesting conflicts with traveler programs and if they are really as good as they seem to be. It was worth the quick read.

Click Here: Confessions of a frequent-flier Program Skeptic

Smoke Free Hotels

Jim — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:18:52 +0000

While many of the big name hotel chains have gone smoke free, frequent business travelers can’t always stay in these chains and, internationally, are hard to find. Here is a web site to help you find those smoke free hotels. TIP: go to http://www.smoke-freehotels.com/

International Flights

Jim — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:04:41 +0000

Traveling over seas and want a site that specializes in International flight planning? I found as much as a $2000 saving on a Business Class ticket to Rome. They also have a 3D seating chart. TIP: go to www.vayama.com

Update Note: Business Airlines

Jim — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:13:29 +0000

FYI – MAX JET and EOS, two discount business class airlines are now defunct. I had discussed this in a previous post. Other airlines have also ceased operations in this era of high fuel costs (ATA, Alhoa, etc). The lesson here is, don’t let too many miles build up or you may not be able to cash them in.

Airtran Airways Business Class Upgrade

Jim — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:26:22 +0000

Usually only costing 40 dollars, the Airtran business class upgrade at time of check-in is worth every penny. There are only two seating cabins with Airtran, business class and coach. When you are checking in, you have the option to pay 5 dollars more in order to choose your seat, or pay 15 for an exit row. I recommend skipping these options and going right to the business class upgrade. The business class customers enjoy the usual: free (unlimited) drinks, better snacks, bigger seats, and of course, you’ll be the first one off the plane!

(Thanks to our friend Dave for this great tip for small airline Airtran!)

Business Travel seating

Jim — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:28:29 +0000

I have previously provided information about researching seating configurations on airlines and specific aircraft. Business travelers over the ocean know the value of a flat seat. Here is a web site that gives you the scoop on who has the flattest seats. TIP: Go to www.flatseats.com.

Business Class to Europe

Jim — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:35:44 +0000

Today it is getting more competitive to fly business class to Europe. I was fortunate enough to work for a company that always allowed business class fares over the ocean to Europe or Asia. The business class fares have become rather pricey, especially to Europe. There are several new airlines that claim to provide business class service to Europe for the fares less than the standard business class rate of major carriers. TIP: Check out these airlines for cost effective business travel to Europe – www.maxjet.com/homeAction.do and www.eosairlines.com/flyeos/overview/home.jsf

Business Class Perks

Jim — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:36:13 +0000

Many of the club rooms provide non-membership admission as a perk of the business class ticket. If you are already a member of the airline club room don’t use your membership card to check in – use the business class ticket. United’s Red Carpet Club will provide you with “free” drink coupons. I know you are flying business class and the drinks will be free on the plane. TIP: Save the coupons for future trips, pass them on to associates, or better yet give them to family.