May
08
2019
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Here are the Top 11 Things Business Travelers Expense, and How Much They Spend on Each
May
06
2019
SpendSmart has released new data on the top brands expensed by business travelers based on $3.3 billion in transactions during 2018. Unsurprisingly the most money is spent on airlines, and the largest airlines are among the most frequent vendors expensed by business travelers.
But.. McDonald’s makes the list?
Dubai Airport Considers Removing Check-in Desks and TSA Naked Images a Cat
May
06
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Does Anyone Think Diana Ross is a Terrorist?
May
05
2019
Diana Ross let loose on the TSA as she departed New Orleans on Delta Sunday morning after performing at the Jazz and Heritage Festival. It turns out that the singer of Touch Me in the Morning doesn’t like it when that actually happens.
Someone’s Been Installing Fake Power Outlets in Airports as a Practical Joke
May
05
2019
Someone been putting up fake power outlets at airports using stickers you can buy off of Amazon. Best I can figure it’s just meant as a cruel, cruel practical joke.
We all need to quickly charge devices between flights, especially when we’re flying planes and aircraft without seat power (and without seat back entertainment, where we’re forced to use those devices for entertainment). And airports are notorious for their lack of available outlets for passengers. Spotting an outlet may seem like the holy grail, but turn out to be a mirage.
A Simple Solution: Whether to Allow Chick-fil-A in Airports
May
05
2019
San Antonio airport banned Chick-fil-A from opening there due to what they see as the chain’s political beliefs. Buffalo airport quickly followed suit. San Jose airport plans to combat Chick-fil-A with rainbow flags.
Fortunately airports can have chicken sandwiches, regardless of their politics.
Kyoten Sushiko Austin: Most Interesting Meal in This Great Food City
May
04
2019
Kyoten Sushiko Austin has re-opened and if you’re in town you should go right away. There are a lot of great meals in Austin, from the world’s best barbecue to delicious Mexican, and many takes on New American and Asian Fusion cuisine. But Kyoten Sushiko Austin is the most interesting new opening bar none.
Asiana Layoffs and Laptop Searches on the Rise at US Border
May
03
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Marriott’s CEO Has Pancreatic Cancer
May
03
2019
Marriott announced that their CEO Arne Sorenson has stage 2 pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is asymptomatic in the early stages so it’s incredible that it was caught at this point.
Do You Care About Your Luggage, or Just the Contents Inside the Bag?
May
02
2019
Luggage, to me, protects the contents and makes them portable. Ideally a bag is durable, easy to maneuver, and the right size — if it’s a carry on bag then it should fit in airplane overhead bins (ideally even large regional jet bins).
Your bag should be sturdy enough to withstand the beating it gets from continued use and the abuse of being overstuffed. If checked it should be able to withstand the abuse it gets from baggage handlers, weather outside on the tarmac, and the TSA.
How do you feel about bags: cheapest possible, pay more for something agile, or invest in designer luggage?
