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Aug31	Mobile Use Onboard RyanAir Melissa Petri August 31, 2006 Know More: Airline 2.0, Airline From next year on, RyanAir passengers will be allowed to use their mobile phones and blackberries while onboard. Business travelers who need to be constantly "reachable" and who plan to travel within Europe next year may want to consider flying RyanAir. Onair, partly owned by Airbus maker EADS, is making this possible. Hmmmm... Personally, I wouldn't really want to be in an enclosed space, surrounded by people who are constantly on their mobile phones. What about YOU? source Posted at 10:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug30	Bringing Your Laptops to Sudan Melissa Petri August 30, 2006 The once described "bread basket of the Arab world" is facing civil war, a big foreign debt and the effects of la nina and el nino. These have led many to overlook Sudan's economic potential.Despite these, there are still several... Continue Reading Posted at 11:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug21	What Would I Have Done If I Had to Travel? Melissa Petri August 21, 2006 One day, we all woke up with the news of a terrorist threat. This has resulted in changes on our traveling habits. Days after which, we have been waking up to even more changes, leaving us confused (at least, I... Continue Reading Posted at 2:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug20	Not exactly fit for business travelers Melissa Petri August 20, 2006 but, hey, what the heck... it's weekend and I am home instead of traveling off to somewhere. Whether YOU are in transit or relaxing at home like me, am sure you'd also be errmmm, entertained. Here's an interesting link about... Continue Reading Posted at 3:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug17	Keeping Business Travelers Fit Melissa Petri August 17, 2006 The CONS of business travels: Business breakfasts, lunches and dinners with business partners and colleagues have resulted in over-indulging. This means more calories. Marathon meetings have resulted in lack of any physical activity. This means, no calorie burned. Catching up... Continue Reading Posted at 6:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business in China Melissa Petri August 17, 2006 With its population and expanding economy, there is a huge business potential in China for Western firms. If you need help with information before you test the waters, you may want to read Caltech's Doing Business in China: Building Relationships for Success since... Continue Reading Posted at 3:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tips to Lower Flight Stress Melissa Petri August 17, 2006 Stress could be caused by so many different factors. And anything disruptive or upsetting could affect our physical health. For frequent travelers, air travel could cause stress hence, we try to make it as convenient as possible. How? By flying... Continue Reading Posted at 12:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug16	Radius in Boston Melissa Petri August 16, 2006 Who says that business travel always has to be tough? After a long day of negotiations, wouldn't it be nice to unwind with your colleagues and partners? It would be the perfect chance to establish a great business relationship. And... Continue Reading Posted at 9:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pad Your Expense Report... NOT! Melissa Petri August 16, 2006 I found How To Pad Your Expense Report... And Get Away With It! over at Amazon. Interestingly, the title seem to suggest that it will give readers tips on how to cheat on expense reports but the description says otherwise.... Continue Reading Posted at 9:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug15	Laptops on Airlines May Be Banned Entirely Melissa Petri August 15, 2006 Remember this? A scary thought for laptop users. I definitely wouldn't want my legs or hands getting burned. And then, the news was forgotten. At least, I forgot. Now, we have flights banning laptops as carry-ons. A problem for people... Continue Reading Posted at 4:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hotels Offer Solution to Ban on Gel and Liquid Melissa Petri August 15, 2006 As you all know by now, due to the recent terror alert, air travelers are not allowed to pack liquids and gels in their carry-ons. For leisure travelers, this would easily be solved by buying toiletries or what-have-yous upon their... Continue Reading Posted at 3:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug14	Busy With Style Launched Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 We, women in business, can luckily get away with a lot more variety when it comes to proper business attire. Dressing conservatively does not always mean that we have to dress in grays and blacks only. We can still be... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Checking-in Your Laptop Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 Earlier, we discussed about the problem of Laptops not being allowed as carry-on. I have cited 3 options which I, as a business traveler, could think of. Well, during my search for more information and possibilities, I have found yet another... Continue Reading Posted at 9:26 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Air Travel Slump Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 I am one of those who would rather err on the side of caution. So do most of my colleagues and partners who have cancelled/postponed travel plans after the recent terrorist threat. Of course, not everyone has put their air... Continue Reading Posted at 9:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Inconvenience of Air Travel Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 Loyalty memberships and mileage points used to be enough to keep me from worrying about air travel comfort and long lines at the airport. Those two made me feel like there was a cocoon that protects me from all those usual... Continue Reading Posted at 7:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tips for Vegetarian Business Travelers Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 Vegetarians subsist on a diet composed primarily of vegetables, grains, fruits and nuts. A diet that does not include meat and fish. I have not met one yet but there sure are vegetarian business travelers out there. And it sure... Continue Reading Posted at 2:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug13	Laptop as Carry-on Melissa Petri August 13, 2006 Never have I travelled on business without my laptop. Never. Never have I checked-in my laptop. Ever.What about you?With the current security measures being imposed, some of us have no choice.If you are flying from the US, there is no... Continue Reading Posted at 8:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Travel despite the bomb blast arrests Melissa Petri August 13, 2006 Should you be one of those who are not deterred by the bomb blast threat and would still proceed with your travel plans, take note of the airline restrictions which were newly imposed. For those leaving or arriving in US soil,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug11	Cancelled Business Travels due to Terrorist Threat Melissa Petri August 11, 2006 With the news of new terrorist threats, many have opted to cancel or postpone their business travel plans. It's better to err on the side of caution, imho. Besides, people all over the world know the new security threat. Most... Continue Reading Posted at 4:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 9	Paper Shredders for Business Travelers Melissa Petri August 9, 2006 Most offices have paper shredders to destroy private, confidential or sensitive documents. We have a big one in my office. The smallest I have seen so far (at Staples) are as big as a paper basket. So, what do you do... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Restaurant Review Melissa Petri August 9, 2006 No one goes on a business trip without sampling the local cuisine or a local restaurant. So, I thought it might be apt for me to add my two cents about restaurants which I have been lucky (or unlucky) enough... Continue Reading Posted at 7:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Casual Defined Melissa Petri August 9, 2006 Look at the pictures below (source: CareerJournal). Personally, I do not find anything odd with how those people are dressed. I would even say that, considering the heat wave we are experiencing in the US and in Europe and the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 7	Business Travel MOM Melissa Petri August 7, 2006 Are you a business-travel mom? Care to share your adventures? Have you ever attended a business meeting with milk-leaking breasts? Did you ever board the plane with both a stroller and a luggage in tow? Have you excused yourself... Continue Reading Posted at 1:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	JW Marriott Dubai is now Smoke Free Melissa Petri August 7, 2006 JW Marriott Dubai has joined the ranks of other hotels (its cousins in the US and Canada, included) who have banned smoking from their brand hotels. Although, instead of imposing a complete ban, they have instead increased the number of non-smoking rooms in... Continue Reading Posted at 1:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	BMI Business Class Summer Sale Melissa Petri August 7, 2006 For the whole month of August, BMI is conducting a Business Class Summer Sale. "bmi offers daily non-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare and three times weekly from Las Vegas to Manchester, England with convenient connections to London Heathrow and Scotland."... Continue Reading Posted at 12:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Doing Business with Greek Men Melissa Petri August 7, 2006 Business in Greece is increasing as the country continous to benefit from its membership in the EU. Should you, a woman business traveler, be headed for Greece soon, note that... Visiting business women are treated with respect but do not... Continue Reading Posted at 12:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 4	Business Card Translation Melissa Petri August 4, 2006 In doing business with Asians, you need to keep in mind that it is important to have Business Cards. It would even impress your Asian counterparts more if you can give them double-sided business cards in, say, Japanese and English. This little... Continue Reading Posted at 1:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Travel Insurance Sales to be Investigated by Treasury Melissa Petri August 4, 2006 Tired of having to ask the right questions in order to get the insurance coverage you actually need and want? Fed up with the "catch" just because you didn't read (or understand, even) the small print? You are not the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 3	Fare Category or Class of Service Codes Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 Have you ever wondered what those letters on your ticket stand for? Instead of just first, business or economy class, you just see letters. See, letters are designated for each class of service. Based on Expedia's list, there are similarities... Continue Reading Posted at 5:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel to Algeria Nightmare Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 When my brother-in-law first mentioned that he had a business trip scheduled for Algeria, his parents immediately advised him not to go. But, go he did. All everyone could do was to tell him to exercise extreme caution. Thank God,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Flights between China and Korea to reach 401 per week Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 Great news for those whose business dealings include China and/or Korea... according to the China Civil Aviation Report (CCAR), both countries have agreed to increase flights -- both cargo and passenger -- between China and Korea. As per the memorandum of agreement... Continue Reading Posted at 2:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Let Mel Gibson's DUI Arrest Be a Lesson Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 For the past few days, we have been bombarded with news of the ongoing strikes in Lebanon. And whilst the world had their eyes on this, something new came up which made the media crazy. Mel Gibson was arrested and has now been... Continue Reading Posted at 1:34 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Preferred Hotels Give Members a Different Kind of Perk Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 What do you expect from Loyalty Programs? Incentives in the form of discounts, freebies and special treatment, among others. Most of us accummulate points earned from our membership to these loyalty programs. These points translate to -- in the case of... Continue Reading Posted at 1:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Earn Bonus Miles for Flying AA Transatlantic Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 If your immediate future travel plans (Sept 15-Nov 15) include flying roundtrip between US and London, Frankfurt & Zurich and you are an AAdvantage member, you are eligible to earn bonus miles. 5000 bonus miles for coach fares booked in Y, B... Continue Reading Posted at 1:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Aug31	Mobile Use Onboard RyanAir Melissa Petri August 31, 2006 Know More: Airline 2.0, Airline From next year on, RyanAir passengers will be allowed to use their mobile phones and blackberries while onboard. Business travelers who need to be constantly "reachable" and who plan to travel within Europe next year may want to consider flying RyanAir. Onair, partly owned by Airbus maker EADS, is making this possible. Hmmmm... Personally, I wouldn't really want to be in an enclosed space, surrounded by people who are constantly on their mobile phones. What about YOU? source Posted at 10:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug30	Bringing Your Laptops to Sudan Melissa Petri August 30, 2006 The once described "bread basket of the Arab world" is facing civil war, a big foreign debt and the effects of la nina and el nino. These have led many to overlook Sudan's economic potential.Despite these, there are still several... Continue Reading Posted at 11:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug21	What Would I Have Done If I Had to Travel? Melissa Petri August 21, 2006 One day, we all woke up with the news of a terrorist threat. This has resulted in changes on our traveling habits. Days after which, we have been waking up to even more changes, leaving us confused (at least, I... Continue Reading Posted at 2:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug20	Not exactly fit for business travelers Melissa Petri August 20, 2006 but, hey, what the heck... it's weekend and I am home instead of traveling off to somewhere. Whether YOU are in transit or relaxing at home like me, am sure you'd also be errmmm, entertained. Here's an interesting link about... Continue Reading Posted at 3:24 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug17	Keeping Business Travelers Fit Melissa Petri August 17, 2006 The CONS of business travels: Business breakfasts, lunches and dinners with business partners and colleagues have resulted in over-indulging. This means more calories. Marathon meetings have resulted in lack of any physical activity. This means, no calorie burned. Catching up... Continue Reading Posted at 6:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business in China Melissa Petri August 17, 2006 With its population and expanding economy, there is a huge business potential in China for Western firms. If you need help with information before you test the waters, you may want to read Caltech's Doing Business in China: Building Relationships for Success since... Continue Reading Posted at 3:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tips to Lower Flight Stress Melissa Petri August 17, 2006 Stress could be caused by so many different factors. And anything disruptive or upsetting could affect our physical health. For frequent travelers, air travel could cause stress hence, we try to make it as convenient as possible. How? By flying... Continue Reading Posted at 12:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug16	Radius in Boston Melissa Petri August 16, 2006 Who says that business travel always has to be tough? After a long day of negotiations, wouldn't it be nice to unwind with your colleagues and partners? It would be the perfect chance to establish a great business relationship. And... Continue Reading Posted at 9:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Pad Your Expense Report... NOT! Melissa Petri August 16, 2006 I found How To Pad Your Expense Report... And Get Away With It! over at Amazon. Interestingly, the title seem to suggest that it will give readers tips on how to cheat on expense reports but the description says otherwise.... Continue Reading Posted at 9:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug15	Laptops on Airlines May Be Banned Entirely Melissa Petri August 15, 2006 Remember this? A scary thought for laptop users. I definitely wouldn't want my legs or hands getting burned. And then, the news was forgotten. At least, I forgot. Now, we have flights banning laptops as carry-ons. A problem for people... Continue Reading Posted at 4:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hotels Offer Solution to Ban on Gel and Liquid Melissa Petri August 15, 2006 As you all know by now, due to the recent terror alert, air travelers are not allowed to pack liquids and gels in their carry-ons. For leisure travelers, this would easily be solved by buying toiletries or what-have-yous upon their... Continue Reading Posted at 3:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug14	Busy With Style Launched Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 We, women in business, can luckily get away with a lot more variety when it comes to proper business attire. Dressing conservatively does not always mean that we have to dress in grays and blacks only. We can still be... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Checking-in Your Laptop Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 Earlier, we discussed about the problem of Laptops not being allowed as carry-on. I have cited 3 options which I, as a business traveler, could think of. Well, during my search for more information and possibilities, I have found yet another... Continue Reading Posted at 9:26 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Air Travel Slump Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 I am one of those who would rather err on the side of caution. So do most of my colleagues and partners who have cancelled/postponed travel plans after the recent terrorist threat. Of course, not everyone has put their air... Continue Reading Posted at 9:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Inconvenience of Air Travel Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 Loyalty memberships and mileage points used to be enough to keep me from worrying about air travel comfort and long lines at the airport. Those two made me feel like there was a cocoon that protects me from all those usual... Continue Reading Posted at 7:43 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tips for Vegetarian Business Travelers Melissa Petri August 14, 2006 Vegetarians subsist on a diet composed primarily of vegetables, grains, fruits and nuts. A diet that does not include meat and fish. I have not met one yet but there sure are vegetarian business travelers out there. And it sure... Continue Reading Posted at 2:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug13	Laptop as Carry-on Melissa Petri August 13, 2006 Never have I travelled on business without my laptop. Never. Never have I checked-in my laptop. Ever.What about you?With the current security measures being imposed, some of us have no choice.If you are flying from the US, there is no... Continue Reading Posted at 8:21 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Travel despite the bomb blast arrests Melissa Petri August 13, 2006 Should you be one of those who are not deterred by the bomb blast threat and would still proceed with your travel plans, take note of the airline restrictions which were newly imposed. For those leaving or arriving in US soil,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:22 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug11	Cancelled Business Travels due to Terrorist Threat Melissa Petri August 11, 2006 With the news of new terrorist threats, many have opted to cancel or postpone their business travel plans. It's better to err on the side of caution, imho. Besides, people all over the world know the new security threat. Most... Continue Reading Posted at 4:35 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 9	Paper Shredders for Business Travelers Melissa Petri August 9, 2006 Most offices have paper shredders to destroy private, confidential or sensitive documents. We have a big one in my office. The smallest I have seen so far (at Staples) are as big as a paper basket. So, what do you do... Continue Reading Posted at 5:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Restaurant Review Melissa Petri August 9, 2006 No one goes on a business trip without sampling the local cuisine or a local restaurant. So, I thought it might be apt for me to add my two cents about restaurants which I have been lucky (or unlucky) enough... Continue Reading Posted at 7:33 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Casual Defined Melissa Petri August 9, 2006 Look at the pictures below (source: CareerJournal). Personally, I do not find anything odd with how those people are dressed. I would even say that, considering the heat wave we are experiencing in the US and in Europe and the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:06 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 7	Business Travel MOM Melissa Petri August 7, 2006 Are you a business-travel mom? Care to share your adventures? Have you ever attended a business meeting with milk-leaking breasts? Did you ever board the plane with both a stroller and a luggage in tow? Have you excused yourself... Continue Reading Posted at 1:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	JW Marriott Dubai is now Smoke Free Melissa Petri August 7, 2006 JW Marriott Dubai has joined the ranks of other hotels (its cousins in the US and Canada, included) who have banned smoking from their brand hotels. Although, instead of imposing a complete ban, they have instead increased the number of non-smoking rooms in... Continue Reading Posted at 1:27 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	BMI Business Class Summer Sale Melissa Petri August 7, 2006 For the whole month of August, BMI is conducting a Business Class Summer Sale. "bmi offers daily non-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare and three times weekly from Las Vegas to Manchester, England with convenient connections to London Heathrow and Scotland."... Continue Reading Posted at 12:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Doing Business with Greek Men Melissa Petri August 7, 2006 Business in Greece is increasing as the country continous to benefit from its membership in the EU. Should you, a woman business traveler, be headed for Greece soon, note that... Visiting business women are treated with respect but do not... Continue Reading Posted at 12:02 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 4	Business Card Translation Melissa Petri August 4, 2006 In doing business with Asians, you need to keep in mind that it is important to have Business Cards. It would even impress your Asian counterparts more if you can give them double-sided business cards in, say, Japanese and English. This little... Continue Reading Posted at 1:53 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Travel Insurance Sales to be Investigated by Treasury Melissa Petri August 4, 2006 Tired of having to ask the right questions in order to get the insurance coverage you actually need and want? Fed up with the "catch" just because you didn't read (or understand, even) the small print? You are not the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:04 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 3	Fare Category or Class of Service Codes Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 Have you ever wondered what those letters on your ticket stand for? Instead of just first, business or economy class, you just see letters. See, letters are designated for each class of service. Based on Expedia's list, there are similarities... Continue Reading Posted at 5:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel to Algeria Nightmare Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 When my brother-in-law first mentioned that he had a business trip scheduled for Algeria, his parents immediately advised him not to go. But, go he did. All everyone could do was to tell him to exercise extreme caution. Thank God,... Continue Reading Posted at 5:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Flights between China and Korea to reach 401 per week Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 Great news for those whose business dealings include China and/or Korea... according to the China Civil Aviation Report (CCAR), both countries have agreed to increase flights -- both cargo and passenger -- between China and Korea. As per the memorandum of agreement... Continue Reading Posted at 2:46 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Let Mel Gibson's DUI Arrest Be a Lesson Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 For the past few days, we have been bombarded with news of the ongoing strikes in Lebanon. And whilst the world had their eyes on this, something new came up which made the media crazy. Mel Gibson was arrested and has now been... Continue Reading Posted at 1:34 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Preferred Hotels Give Members a Different Kind of Perk Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 What do you expect from Loyalty Programs? Incentives in the form of discounts, freebies and special treatment, among others. Most of us accummulate points earned from our membership to these loyalty programs. These points translate to -- in the case of... Continue Reading Posted at 1:16 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Earn Bonus Miles for Flying AA Transatlantic Melissa Petri August 3, 2006 If your immediate future travel plans (Sept 15-Nov 15) include flying roundtrip between US and London, Frankfurt & Zurich and you are an AAdvantage member, you are eligible to earn bonus miles. 5000 bonus miles for coach fares booked in Y, B... Continue Reading Posted at 1:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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