Even if you have access to the fast track security lane at the airport you still need to go through security screening. If you work with the rules instead of against them then you’ll spend less time in line, though unfortunately you’ll still run the risk of getting stuck behind someone who hasn’t read any […]
If you’ve got an American Express card linked to your Uber account there’s a nice offer available to you. From now until December 31st 2016 they’re offering $65 credit for Uber rides from select US airports. The airports are: LaGuardia Airport (LGA) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Chicago O’Hare […]
Whether you’re waiting for your first flight of the day or trying to kill time during a layover, finding working wifi in an airport is always “fun”. Even if you have lounge access they aren’t always convenient to the gate. While some airports now offer usable free wifi, a lot still don’t. They might have […]
Over the past few years most of us have taken to booking and managing our own travel. With flight comparison sites like SkyScanner, HipMunk, Kayak and many many more, finding flights and booking them has become really easy. Most of the airlines have their own mobile apps which also let you book and manage your […]
Some people think that frequent travellers are fortunate and that their constant globe trekking is one endless holiday. Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy travel. If I didn’t enjoy it I’d find ways to avoid it. Most of the “road warriors” I know have a love hate relationship with travel. Sure, travel means that […]
If you travel frequently you know how to navigate the airport quickly. You know how to deal with certain common situations and you can find it quite frustrating when you run into people who can’t. Travel site “Just The Flight” surveyed their users and came up with a list of the 21 types of people […]
I travel to the US several times a year using an ESTA visa. ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) rules change from time to time, but the most recent changes will cause headaches for some people. As of April 1 2016 you will need an “e-passport” to be able to avail of the waiver. I […]
I’ve had “Priority Pass” for the last few years and I use it fairly often, which I mentioned previously. What I love about it is when I want to get away from the bedlam and chaos of the airport and either don’t have “status” with the airline I’m flying with, or they simply don’t have […]
I’m not a suit and tie sort of guy. But I have to wear a suit and tie for some meetings and events. It’s impossible to avoid entirely, unless you’re some kind of business “rock star”, which I definitely am not. I have a couple of garment carriers that do a very good job of […]
If you travel a lot you will inevitably spend a lot of time at airports. There are, however, things you can do to make your time between flights a small bit less painful. Some of them are simply common sense – if you want to get through security quickly then be prepared to remove all […]