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Check the overhead bin! As we head into this hellish travel weekend, we thought we'd share this humorous piece by a former Northwest Airlines flight attendant: I was a sound sleep. Suddenly I woke to a voice on the public address system: “Morning, folks. This is your captain speaking. We’re No. 4 for takeoff, up near the end of the runway. So … [Read more...]
Like many frequent travelers, your Nomad-in-Chief has been stranded for long periods of time in many airports around the world. Weather, mechanical problems, the list goes on and on. The first challenge, of course, is getting a straight answer to how long the delay will be. Particularly annoying was a practice I encountered while trying to get … [Read more...]
We don't often run memorial tributes on Executive Nomad but the song Leaving on a Jet Plane is about as close as we get to a business travel anthem. With that, we mark the passing of singer Mary Travers (who certainly did her share of "business trips" while on tour) with sadness, gratitude, and hopes that she is at peace as she arrives at her final … [Read more...]
Here's safety information on major and regional airlines courtesy of Daily Beast. The good news is that your chance of dying in a crash on a U.S. airline is about one in 13 million. The bad news, at least for me, is that my next business trip has me on United -- which has the lowest ranking among the majors. Keep this handy next time you are … [Read more...]
"Trains and Vans May Beat Taxis to the Airport" proclaims the New York Times. Executive Nomad fans have long known that the savvy traveler knows the most trouble-free way to get to their flight. In London, there is nothing quite as wonderful as the Heathrow Express. In Washington, you can grab the Metro. In Boston or New York, however, it's a … [Read more...]
Ah, the pleasures of unfolding one's body after an overnight, overseas flight marked by salty food, too much wine, a bad movie, and a seat that almost, sort of reclines. Suffice it to say it is not a pretty sight. Here is a thoroughly scientific explanation of the origins of jet lag and the (unfortunate) lack of scientific proof that any of the … [Read more...]
I'm preparing for a west coast trip later this month and have booked a Kimpton hotel for part of this excursion. How delighted I was to get an e-mail from the hotel's concierge asking if there was anything special that I would need or if there was a way they could be of service prior to my arrival. This is an example of a little extra effort that … [Read more...]
Greig Waddell at About.com reports that the 2008 on-time ratings for the airlines are out. Hawaiian Airlines tops the list at 90% so I guess I should plan more trips to Hawaii. That performance wouldn't have anything to do with the fine island weather, would it? Second is Southwest at 80.5%. I would think that they benefit from their … [Read more...]
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