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JFK closes one runaway - Expect some delays!

According to the AFP, "The main runway at New York's John F. Kennedy International will be closed for four months starting March 1. Millions of travelers will experience delays, including some not flying anywhere near the Big Apple."
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A hundred years ago, no self-respecting woman in her right mind would undertake a journey without a few caskets worth of tailored travel wear strapped to the roof of her carriage. Then again, a hundred years ago she wouldn’t have worried about sprinting through international airports at top speed to make a transfer flight leaving from a distant terminal while being practically strip-searched by security checks along the way. Sadly, the days of enormous hat-boxes and portable coat racks are very much over, and though traveling may now be quicker, it’s gotten a whole lot more stressful. So, what does the 21st-century woman traveler need in her 21st-century portmanteau? What kind of travel gear should every professional keep on hand? Here are some tips:

Get Yourself a Travel Bag:

It may seem obvious, but by keeping a special handbag or purse for traveling, you save mountains of time by making sure you bring the right things, and making sure you leave the right things at home. For example - Things that will always be in your travel bag: ear plugs,  that perfume that you like but wouldn’t mind losing, your passport... Things that will never be in your travel bag: unlodged checks, keys to your sister’s garage, unpaid traffic tickets, those gift vouchers you never used...

You might want to go for a travel bag with two compartments, so you can use it for office work as well as your personal essentials (no one will be the wiser).
Check out these links for a selection online:
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How to Tackle Frequent Flier Pitfalls

As business travelers, all of us would like to get to our destinations as quickly and as comfortably as possible. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Via Her has identified the most common complaints of women business travelers and suggests ways and means to either avoid or tackle them.

Complaint 1: The Airline Lost/Damaged My Luggage

Airlines sometimes misplace your checked-in baggage. This often happens when you have to take connecting flights to your destination. While in most cases, the airline locates your luggage and returns it to you, managing with the few clothes and essentials you may have in your carry-on is a bother.

• Avoid checking in luggage if you can manage with just a carry-on.
• Ensure your luggage is clearly marked and easily identifiable.
• Place luggage tags not only outside, but inside the suitcase as well.
• Use TSA-approved luggage locks.
• Remove old airline tags and labels to avoid any confusion.
• Use sturdy, durable luggage that will not sag or rip in transit.
• Avoid flights with short connection times.
• Ensure that your carry-on has essentials (medicines and a few clothes).

Tackle it:

• Inquire about your rights with the airlines and your travel insurance. In most cases, you will be compensated for the delay in getting your luggage.

Complaint 2: My Flight Has Been Delayed/Canceled

Flights are often canceled or delayed for a number of reasons—weather, air traffic congestion, technical problems etc.

• Find out about the status of your flight before you leave for the airport. This could save you an unnecessary wait.
• Subscribe to receive your flight status by email or text message.

Tackle it:

• Check with the airline immediately about rescheduling you on the next flight, while at the same time, calling your travel reservation center (it might save you time instead of standing in line).
• Inquire about compensation from the airline. Note that circumstances outside of the airline’s control (weather, etc) are usually not covered.
• Reschedule your business meetings.

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The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) – the leading association for the corporate travel industry -- today published results of a survey examining the impact on business travel of two recent security incidents in Asia:  the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India and the airport closures due to protests in Bangkok, Thailand.  Read More »

As an industry, we have come a long way from catering to the woman customer by placing a red rose on the bed or handing her a restaurant menu without the prices. We realize that the woman customer is typically the decision maker in choosing the hotel or restaurant and is more often than not, the one who pays the bills.  Read More »