Archive for July, 2009
Best Practices for Carrying-On
Thursday, July 16th, 2009Whether its questions on Twitter, Facebook, or questions for our very own customer service reps, people seem to be consistently asking for tips and advice on carry-on luggage. I have blogged on this topic many times before, but now I will try to give you a “best practices” guide to hassle free carry-on use.
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Viral Protest of Baggage Handlers Breaking Guitars
Friday, July 10th, 2009I recently stumbled on a funny video on YouTube. A musician, Dave Carroll, had created a music video for his song “United Breaks Guitars” – the title is pretty self explanatory. He had been Passing through Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport where United Airlines baggage handlers were seen carelessly tossing baggage, including Dave Carroll’s Taylor guitar. [...]
Standing Room Only…On A Flight?
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009“Standing room only” – its a phrase you are likely to come across when buying concert tickets or tickets to see a favorite speaker and/or comedian. However, in the near future you might start noticing this phrase when purchasing airline tickets. In an effort to cut costs and improve efficiency, a Chinese low-cost [...]
Top Rated Laptop Bags
Monday, July 6th, 2009More and more people are working out of the office a lot. Whether this means sitting at the local coffee shop, in the park, or at home, most of these people are using laptops. Two problems come with having a “mobile office”. First, is organization because hauling along all those peripherals and office supplies can [...]
Tips for Getting the Best Deals on International Flights
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009When traveling abroad, getting there is usually the most expensive part of the trip. Depending on the date of travel and the destination, international air fare can cost as much as several thousand dollars. Considering the fact that the average vacation lasts 2 weeks, that’s a large chunk of change. Here are a few tips [...]