World Travellers

S. Michael Windsor our expert of the day, writes:

One of the major issues today with consumers in regards to air travel is the amount of lost baggage. Did you know that over 4 million bags a year are either lost, damaged, or in some cases, both? It is important to think about these things when preparing for take off and included in this article are several tips to help secure your luggage while flying to your destination. First, I’d like to mention that over the holidays years ago my bag was lost when the airline changed gates on my flight. This was not a small change but a change which had us traveling across the entire Houston airport from one side to another before our flight took off in 15 minutes. Not fun. Of course, when we arrived at our destinations much of the people who were in the same situation as myself had lost baggage as well. The lost luggage claim line was quite long that evening at 11pm.

Robert our expert of the day, writes:

Every year millions of people pack their bags and travel somewhere other than their own home town. For some, travel is necessary for their careers and is a normal part of their daily life. For others, travel may be those long awaited two weeks that our employer offers as a benefit. No matter which category you fall into, one needs to plan methodically to find the cheapest prices on lodging and airfare. Follow these tips and you’re sure to get some great bargains on travel.

Plan Ahead. But Not Too Far Ahead.

With airfare and gas as volatile as they are right now, it’s essential to be aware of the travel deals that are available. Rates and fares can change in a matter of hours, so you need to be on top of where pricing is for your desired destination. Take the time to sign up for all the discount travel websites and set it up to receive email notification on them daily. Sure your email box will be full for a while, but its well worth the time saved from looking manually every day.

Jawahn Thompson our expert of the day, writes:

Imagine it’s your first time ever in first class on an airplane. You’ve used a combination of frequent flyer miles from your spouse’s business travels and points earned through a rewards program with your credit card to book the two of you on a nonstop flight to a romantic destination for the weekend. You’re excited about your first time in first class having enough room to be comfortable and getting the extra perks that come along with the prestigious seating.

as the flight attendant walks by for the first time you ask him, “Excuse me, do you have any magazine’s I can look at.” He turns and says, “I’m sorry. Haven’t you heard about 9/11, airlines in bankruptcy, employee layoffs, overworked flight attendants? Of Course, we don’t have any magazines. You should have brought your own.” You think to yourself, “But I thought I was in first class. I thought I’d get waited on hand and foot.” Then your spouse, who is a very frequent air traveler, lets you know that first class isn’t what it used to be.