Updated May 13, 2021: The content of this blog post still applies to learning how to be airport-savvy. What’s changed? COVID…and the restrictions that are going to remain in place for awhile. Just as airport security changed after 9/11–remember...
Airplane Etiquette 201: Flying While Sick–What to Do
To the woman who sat next to me on the plane: You. Yes, YOU–the one who was flying while sick. You know who you are. For almost four hours, you sneezed into the crook of your arm. You coughed...
Flight Health and Safety: It’s up to YOU!
When it comes to flight health and safety, the ball is in YOUR court. The air industry has become a big business…which means the focus is on profits, not the passengers. You bought a ticket, made it through airport...
Airplane Etiquette 101: It’s All About the Seats
Airplane etiquette. It must be discussed. The days when people got dressed up for a flight are history. Then again, so are amenities like meals and legroom. The Golden Age of Air Travel is gone and seems to have...
How to Make Your Long-Haul Flight Comfortable…Or At Least Bearable
Until time travel becomes a reality, getting around the globe is going to require a long-haul flight. I can hear the groans…and share your pain. What can you do to make a 10- or 12-hour (or longer–planes can travel...
Cool–and Important–Things to Know about Your Passport
Got your passport? Good for you! Although the number is growing–latest estimates say that 42% of Americans have a passport–it still means that 58% have never left the country. Compare to the U.K., where 76% have a passport. In...
Travel Trends from Skift: Looking Ahead
Travel trends? Sure, tell us what’s new. But…Skift? What’s that?!? It’s the media company for serious travel industry professionals. It gathers data on anything and everything travel-related: airlines, hotels, cruises, and tourism trends…then analyzes and reports on what’s going on...
3 Secrets for Cheap Flights PLUS a Printable Reference Sheet
Want to know a few secrets for cheap flights? I’ve gathered tips from travel professionals to help you score the best fares for your next trip. You can also download and print a pretty reference page with this information….just...
Frequent Flyer Programs: What You Should Know!
“Frequent flyer programs were the best marketing scheme of the ’80s,” says Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective. He also adds, “We’re a nation of addicted frequent flyers who will do anything for those miles.” American Airlines launched AAdvantage, the...
8 Easy Tips for Budget Travel Planning
Who doesn’t want easy tips for budget travel planning? TravelSmart Woman is here to help. First, you have to agree to consider some new methods or change your thinking about how travel planning “should” be. Second, you’ll be glad...