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Nov21	Route Changes by British Airways Melissa Petri November 21, 2006 Know More: Airline 2.0, Airline A few route changes over at British Airways were announced. You may want to note it down for future reference. From March 2007... flights to Athens, Kiev, Riga and Newcastle will not be served from Gatwick anymore. Should you need to fly from London to any of these cities, you would have to fly from Heathrow. you can fly to Dresden, Sarajevo and Trinidad from Gatwick. source Posted at 2:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov20	Jacket Shock for Your Safety Melissa Petri November 20, 2006 Should you be traveling alone, have to work late, need to walk back to your hotel and/or want to jog after that meeting, it may be best if you make sure that you are prepared for anything untoward which may... Continue Reading Posted at 12:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov16	Airline Security in Europe Melissa Petri November 16, 2006 On October 12, I crossed several time zones onboard KL803 from Amsterdam to Manila. I was the lone adult companion of a 3 year old child and a 2-month old infant. The flight was uneventful and I only have praises... Continue Reading Posted at 1:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 9	Economy Class Seats by Old Bag Melissa Petri November 9, 2006 Econony Class seats (also called cattle class) is the lowest class of seating in airplanes. Its seats are uncomfortable but customers still choose them because, hey, they are the cheapest seats in the house. Unfortunately for cattle class travelers, instead... Continue Reading Posted at 7:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Travelocity and Mastercard Incorporated Melissa Petri November 9, 2006 Travelocity.com L.P and MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) have teamed up to give customers an extra US$50.If you use your Mastercard when booking a 2-night hotel stay with Travelocity, they will take US$50 Off.Conditions: Book by November 30, 2006. Look for the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Companion Fare Offers Melissa Petri November 9, 2006 What is it with the holidays that turns people into Santa Claus? I don't mean dressed in red, fat and/or bearded. It's just that many adpat to the yuletide season and they become more generous than they normally are. And,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	First Class on Malaysia Airlines Melissa Petri November 9, 2006 Malaysia Airlines (KUL:3786) has come up with one of the best deals this season: a $99 companion first class ticket to anywhere in the world where Malaysia flies when you buy a full-fare first-class seat. This special offer is available... Continue Reading Posted at 11:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 8	In-Flight Mobile Phones on Emirates Melissa Petri November 8, 2006 Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced that it will allow passengers to use mobile phones on Emirates flights next year. Emirates will offer voice and text phone services. They plan to introduce this new service in January on one of their... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Work-Life Balance Reminder Melissa Petri November 8, 2006 Do you have your 'woe is me' moments whenever you face another long flight, a different language and yet another strange business culture? Do you sometimes wish that you do not have to go away so often? Are you tired... Continue Reading Posted at 1:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Waiting in Line Melissa Petri November 8, 2006 What's one of the most annoying things about traveling? Let's all say it together... WAITING IN LINES.If you are not flying economy then, you can escape the looooong lines at check-in and while away the time at the lounge. However,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 7	Sky Maul: Happy Crap You Can Buy from a Plane Melissa Petri November 7, 2006 Even with a book or work on hand, I still do take the time to check out the inflight magazine and duty-free catalog; of course, I only do this during long-haul flights and if I have not traveled during the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	FlyerTalk Community Meet-Up Melissa Petri November 7, 2006 Interested in meeting fellow frequent travelers for brunch, a drink and/or dinner? The guys over at FlyerTalk are actively organizing DOs all over the world. Even newbies are invited. You can join...What: London DrinkiesWhen: 10 NovemberWhat: London DOWhen: 11-12 NovemberWhat:... Continue Reading Posted at 12:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Keep Your Dividend Miles Melissa Petri November 7, 2006 Members of US Airways' Dividend Miles, listen up!You need keep your account active at least once in 18 months otherwise, your Dividend Miles will expire. You have until the 31st of January, 2007 to activate your account and keep the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 6	Free WiFi by Continental Airlines, Inc. Melissa Petri November 6, 2006 Last year, Massport (Massachusetts Port Authority) ordered Continental Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: CAL) to cease using Continental's chosen carrier which provides free WiFi access in Continental's Presidents Club lounges. Instead, Massport wants Continental to use Massport's WiFi carrier.Why? Well, probably because... Continue Reading Posted at 5:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Special Offer from Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Melissa Petri November 6, 2006 After a major hiccup, with the Russians' refusal to grant permission to fly over their airspace, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines finally took off for its maiden flight on the 26th of October, a day later than originally planned. Oasis Hong... Continue Reading Posted at 10:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 5	Business Travel During the Holidays Melissa Petri November 5, 2006 I guess we can expect business travel to slow down as well all celebrate Thanksgiving (at least for those who are in the USA, Canada and the UK), Christmas (for those who are Catholic) and New Year's (for those who... Continue Reading Posted at 2:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	EU Imposes Luggage Restrictions Melissa Petri November 5, 2006 Starting tomorrow, 06 November, passengers leaving any of the EU member states will be subjected to new restrictions. Passengers will only be allowed to carry onboard 100ml (3.4 ounces) of liquid per container. These containers should then be placed in... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 4	The Complete Guide to Doing Business in Mexico Melissa Petri November 4, 2006 Is Mexico in your future business itinerary? If you need information regarding the business culture of the Mexicans and the practical side of traveling to Mexico then you might want to schedule an afternoon to read Lee Iwan, Accumulated Experience.This... Continue Reading Posted at 2:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Logitech Alto Melissa Petri November 4, 2006 After having been given my first laptop years ago, I immediately realized that there was no turning back. I love the fact that I do not have to be at my desk just so I could work. I could take... Continue Reading Posted at 2:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 2	Zamzar Your Files Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 Zamzar is a great online tool which lets you change file formats of documents, images, music and video files.Instead of downloading softwares which you may not even need later just because someone sent you a file that is not compatible... Continue Reading Posted at 8:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Leisure Trip with KLM Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 As mentioned, I will be taking a short break. And since this is a leisure trip and I will be traveling with my children (a 3 year old and a 3-month old), I would not be asking for an upgrade. ... Continue Reading Posted at 4:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Inflight Use of Mobile Phones Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 Inflight use of mobile phones may, as the Economist reports, soon be allowed. "Technical obstacles have been overcome and regulatory approval is expected soon—at least in Europe." Personally, I am not really looking forward to having yet another source of... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blog Carnival 2 - Travel Horror Stories Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 The 2nd edition of the business travel blog carnival brings forth business travel horror stories. Cliff Notes warns us about the nitpicky bag police at the Memphis International Airport (MEM). Read about the baggie obsession over at Business Travel Hillbilly.Dave... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Guilty Pleasures of a Traveling Mom Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 "I can go home and deal with two screaming 6-year-old twins and a grumpy preteen... Or I can go to the Four Seasons in Mexico City and drink Cognac in the bathtub."I would definitely have chosen the same as... Continue Reading Posted at 9:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 1	Cutting Back on Hotel Expenses Melissa Petri November 1, 2006 Could you spare a few minutes of your time? "A reporter for a major newspaper wishes to interview business travelers who are cutting back on hotel expenditures/stays by downgrading the hotels they use, e.g., from Hilton to Super 8; reducing... Continue Reading Posted at 7:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saying No to an Upgrade Melissa Petri November 1, 2006 Very soon, I would be boarding a plane for a 14-hour flight. I would not be traveling alone. I would have both my sons with me. Both of them are under 3 years of age. Since this is a leisure... Continue Reading Posted at 7:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kinkaa Helps You Search for the Best Deal Melissa Petri November 1, 2006 Today, I am proud to announce the launch of Kinkaa (Beta), a meta search engine that searches travel sites. Included as "resource" are aggregators like Kayak, Sidestep, Mobissimo, Farechase and Expedia, among others.Imagine that?! It's like an aggregator of aggregators. ... Continue Reading Posted at 7:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Nov21	Route Changes by British Airways Melissa Petri November 21, 2006 Know More: Airline 2.0, Airline A few route changes over at British Airways were announced. You may want to note it down for future reference. From March 2007... flights to Athens, Kiev, Riga and Newcastle will not be served from Gatwick anymore. Should you need to fly from London to any of these cities, you would have to fly from Heathrow. you can fly to Dresden, Sarajevo and Trinidad from Gatwick. source Posted at 2:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov20	Jacket Shock for Your Safety Melissa Petri November 20, 2006 Should you be traveling alone, have to work late, need to walk back to your hotel and/or want to jog after that meeting, it may be best if you make sure that you are prepared for anything untoward which may... Continue Reading Posted at 12:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov16	Airline Security in Europe Melissa Petri November 16, 2006 On October 12, I crossed several time zones onboard KL803 from Amsterdam to Manila. I was the lone adult companion of a 3 year old child and a 2-month old infant. The flight was uneventful and I only have praises... Continue Reading Posted at 1:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 9	Economy Class Seats by Old Bag Melissa Petri November 9, 2006 Econony Class seats (also called cattle class) is the lowest class of seating in airplanes. Its seats are uncomfortable but customers still choose them because, hey, they are the cheapest seats in the house. Unfortunately for cattle class travelers, instead... Continue Reading Posted at 7:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Travelocity and Mastercard Incorporated Melissa Petri November 9, 2006 Travelocity.com L.P and MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) have teamed up to give customers an extra US$50.If you use your Mastercard when booking a 2-night hotel stay with Travelocity, they will take US$50 Off.Conditions: Book by November 30, 2006. Look for the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:08 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Companion Fare Offers Melissa Petri November 9, 2006 What is it with the holidays that turns people into Santa Claus? I don't mean dressed in red, fat and/or bearded. It's just that many adpat to the yuletide season and they become more generous than they normally are. And,... Continue Reading Posted at 12:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	First Class on Malaysia Airlines Melissa Petri November 9, 2006 Malaysia Airlines (KUL:3786) has come up with one of the best deals this season: a $99 companion first class ticket to anywhere in the world where Malaysia flies when you buy a full-fare first-class seat. This special offer is available... Continue Reading Posted at 11:51 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 8	In-Flight Mobile Phones on Emirates Melissa Petri November 8, 2006 Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced that it will allow passengers to use mobile phones on Emirates flights next year. Emirates will offer voice and text phone services. They plan to introduce this new service in January on one of their... Continue Reading Posted at 4:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Work-Life Balance Reminder Melissa Petri November 8, 2006 Do you have your 'woe is me' moments whenever you face another long flight, a different language and yet another strange business culture? Do you sometimes wish that you do not have to go away so often? Are you tired... Continue Reading Posted at 1:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Waiting in Line Melissa Petri November 8, 2006 What's one of the most annoying things about traveling? Let's all say it together... WAITING IN LINES.If you are not flying economy then, you can escape the looooong lines at check-in and while away the time at the lounge. However,... Continue Reading Posted at 1:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 7	Sky Maul: Happy Crap You Can Buy from a Plane Melissa Petri November 7, 2006 Even with a book or work on hand, I still do take the time to check out the inflight magazine and duty-free catalog; of course, I only do this during long-haul flights and if I have not traveled during the... Continue Reading Posted at 1:47 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	FlyerTalk Community Meet-Up Melissa Petri November 7, 2006 Interested in meeting fellow frequent travelers for brunch, a drink and/or dinner? The guys over at FlyerTalk are actively organizing DOs all over the world. Even newbies are invited. You can join...What: London DrinkiesWhen: 10 NovemberWhat: London DOWhen: 11-12 NovemberWhat:... Continue Reading Posted at 12:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Keep Your Dividend Miles Melissa Petri November 7, 2006 Members of US Airways' Dividend Miles, listen up!You need keep your account active at least once in 18 months otherwise, your Dividend Miles will expire. You have until the 31st of January, 2007 to activate your account and keep the... Continue Reading Posted at 11:36 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 6	Free WiFi by Continental Airlines, Inc. Melissa Petri November 6, 2006 Last year, Massport (Massachusetts Port Authority) ordered Continental Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: CAL) to cease using Continental's chosen carrier which provides free WiFi access in Continental's Presidents Club lounges. Instead, Massport wants Continental to use Massport's WiFi carrier.Why? Well, probably because... Continue Reading Posted at 5:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Special Offer from Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Melissa Petri November 6, 2006 After a major hiccup, with the Russians' refusal to grant permission to fly over their airspace, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines finally took off for its maiden flight on the 26th of October, a day later than originally planned. Oasis Hong... Continue Reading Posted at 10:25 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 5	Business Travel During the Holidays Melissa Petri November 5, 2006 I guess we can expect business travel to slow down as well all celebrate Thanksgiving (at least for those who are in the USA, Canada and the UK), Christmas (for those who are Catholic) and New Year's (for those who... Continue Reading Posted at 2:10 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	EU Imposes Luggage Restrictions Melissa Petri November 5, 2006 Starting tomorrow, 06 November, passengers leaving any of the EU member states will be subjected to new restrictions. Passengers will only be allowed to carry onboard 100ml (3.4 ounces) of liquid per container. These containers should then be placed in... Continue Reading Posted at 1:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 4	The Complete Guide to Doing Business in Mexico Melissa Petri November 4, 2006 Is Mexico in your future business itinerary? If you need information regarding the business culture of the Mexicans and the practical side of traveling to Mexico then you might want to schedule an afternoon to read Lee Iwan, Accumulated Experience.This... Continue Reading Posted at 2:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The Logitech Alto Melissa Petri November 4, 2006 After having been given my first laptop years ago, I immediately realized that there was no turning back. I love the fact that I do not have to be at my desk just so I could work. I could take... Continue Reading Posted at 2:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 2	Zamzar Your Files Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 Zamzar is a great online tool which lets you change file formats of documents, images, music and video files.Instead of downloading softwares which you may not even need later just because someone sent you a file that is not compatible... Continue Reading Posted at 8:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Leisure Trip with KLM Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 As mentioned, I will be taking a short break. And since this is a leisure trip and I will be traveling with my children (a 3 year old and a 3-month old), I would not be asking for an upgrade. ... Continue Reading Posted at 4:19 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Inflight Use of Mobile Phones Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 Inflight use of mobile phones may, as the Economist reports, soon be allowed. "Technical obstacles have been overcome and regulatory approval is expected soon—at least in Europe." Personally, I am not really looking forward to having yet another source of... Continue Reading Posted at 3:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Business Travel Blog Carnival 2 - Travel Horror Stories Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 The 2nd edition of the business travel blog carnival brings forth business travel horror stories. Cliff Notes warns us about the nitpicky bag police at the Memphis International Airport (MEM). Read about the baggie obsession over at Business Travel Hillbilly.Dave... Continue Reading Posted at 2:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Guilty Pleasures of a Traveling Mom Melissa Petri November 2, 2006 "I can go home and deal with two screaming 6-year-old twins and a grumpy preteen... Or I can go to the Four Seasons in Mexico City and drink Cognac in the bathtub."I would definitely have chosen the same as... Continue Reading Posted at 9:40 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Nov 1	Cutting Back on Hotel Expenses Melissa Petri November 1, 2006 Could you spare a few minutes of your time? "A reporter for a major newspaper wishes to interview business travelers who are cutting back on hotel expenditures/stays by downgrading the hotels they use, e.g., from Hilton to Super 8; reducing... Continue Reading Posted at 7:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Saying No to an Upgrade Melissa Petri November 1, 2006 Very soon, I would be boarding a plane for a 14-hour flight. I would not be traveling alone. I would have both my sons with me. Both of them are under 3 years of age. Since this is a leisure... Continue Reading Posted at 7:41 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Kinkaa Helps You Search for the Best Deal Melissa Petri November 1, 2006 Today, I am proud to announce the launch of Kinkaa (Beta), a meta search engine that searches travel sites. Included as "resource" are aggregators like Kayak, Sidestep, Mobissimo, Farechase and Expedia, among others.Imagine that?! It's like an aggregator of aggregators. ... Continue Reading Posted at 7:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments

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