Some frequent flyers take additional flights to make sure they maintain their frequent flyer status. . . . . . these are often referred to as 'Status Runs'. What's the Point? There are several benefits of a high status, particularly gold or above. These include: Free lounge access, for you, and a 2nd traveller.Additional points … Continue reading Status Runs
Time and Jet Lag
Flying long haul I used to change my watch to the destination time when I got on the plane, which does help with jet lag. These days I plan well before I arrive at the airport. Use the World Clock Function At least a day before I travel I make sure that the time for … Continue reading Time and Jet Lag
Seat Etiquette
So what are some of the etiquette rules for economy travel? Arm Rests As far as I am concerned the person in the center seat always gets priority for both armrests. Window seat has the advantage of being able to lean on the side of the plane which gives them more room and they have … Continue reading Seat Etiquette
Speeding through Security
No one likes airport security, but if it makes travel safer I'm happy to put up with some inconvenience. Here are my travel hacks to make security as easy as possible. Give yourself plenty of time so you don't stress: Wear a jacket or waistcoat with enough zipped pockets for, coins, mobile phones and anything … Continue reading Speeding through Security
Farewell to Mini Toiletries
I can remember when I first saw mini toiletries bottles in a hotel. It would have been 1998 at Great Keppel Island, off the coast of Queensland. 20 years later I have started to notice more and more hotels are replacing them with pump shampoo and soap dispensers. Its a great environmental move as there … Continue reading Farewell to Mini Toiletries
Remove Old Luggage Stickers
Unless you want to lose your checked luggage! History Forty years ago, and more it wasn't unusual to see suitcases like this. I suppose that people regarded it as a harmless status symbol; to show how well travelled they were. As everything was handled manually at a much slower pace there was less chance of … Continue reading Remove Old Luggage Stickers
Another Bad Travel Hack
I keep seeing these crazy ideas that don't actually work such as . . . . Board the Plane Last The idea is; you don't have to get in line and queue, and if the plane is full you might get an upgrade. Here are three reasons why its a bad idea Nowhere to put … Continue reading Another Bad Travel Hack
Travel Vest
One thing I wear which helps me carry on more than the Airline's 7kg is a Travel Vest. There are several travel vests on the market but the one I use is a ScottEvest which has 24 pockets Unlike a lot of photographer's/fisherman's vests the pockets aren't really obvious. The photo gives an indication of … Continue reading Travel Vest