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Jaunted recently ran an article “How $20 can turn you into a flight attendant’s favorite passenger” Last night I recorded an episode on The Crew Lounge and we discussed the article and the benefit of bringing gifts while flying and whether or not it makes you the flight attendant’s favorite passenger. The Jaunted article goes […]

Hope everyone had as nice a fourth of July as I did! I didn’t think it would turn out special because I was stuck flying, but my family surprised me mid-trip and came with me for 15 hours to San Diego. I flew down from Calgary on day two of my three day trip expecting […]

Should babies be allowed in First Class? This is a very popular subject and one that comes with a lot of opinions. I recently asked the question on Twitter after the news came out about Malaysian Airlines not allowing children under two in their first class cabin. Here is what a few had to say: […]

I discovered a great new way to travel a few years back after the birth of my daughter. Hotel rooms stopped having the same appeal when we traveled as a family. Trapped in one room with our three week old, colicky baby left much to be desired. At least if we had more space we […]

Traveling with children is an adventure that also brings it’s own safety challenges and hazards. Here are a few tips for keeping your little ones safe on travel day: Your child will be out of his or her element, let them know what to expect and how important it will be to stay close. Same […]

I recently flew with an angel named Carrie. Here is her story in her words: After venturing out on a layover in downtown Portland, I stumbled upon a young woman, sleeping on a busy street with her dogs; a beautiful large chocolate Labrador and equally precious brown chihuahua mix. As I passed them a sense […]

Last week I talked about making your trip through security easier by not traveling with liquids and how there are great products out there in solid form. Everything from shampoos and conditioners to make-up. So, what do you do with all those cute little hotel bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotions if you just can’t […]

Rewind eighteen years and I could tell you flying was easier, but was it? Yes, some things were definitely easier. Like traveling with your liquids! I had a question a few weeks back on what make-up is best to travel with. Since most women wear liquid foundation, this has become an issue when traveling. As […]

Patrick Smith the airline pilot who authors the column, “Ask the Pilot” on Salon.com recently talked about the fasten seat belt sign on commercial aircraft. Here is an excerpt from the post: “Covering the recent taxiway collision at Kennedy airport between an Air France A380 and a regional jet,  I emphasized the importance of staying […]

Can you believe I’ve never been to St. Louis, MO? That is until Bobby Laurie and I were invited to appear on Great Day St. Louis. What a great time! And, the hospitality! We had the pleasure of being guests of Lumiere Place Casino and hotels, if you’re planning a trip to St. Louis this […]