Comments on: Anatomy of a Frequent Flier

By: i’m thinking… « Better than Botox

i’m thinking… « Better than Botox — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:16:01 +0000

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By: joan vv

joan vv — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:31:22 +0000

I am so inspired by this post! My future travel packing and preparation will be so much improved. Thanks for all the good info
love
J

By: movin down the road

movin down the road — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:30:50 +0000

I’m glad to know that on my latest trip, I wasn’t too far off from how you travel…except I only took carryon which helped when I almost missed my connecting flight in Charlotte because I didn’t have to get my bag off of baggage and then recheck it to Boston. But I’ll tell you, having a ziplock for my underwear and bras and bathing suits made a world of difference. Seriously. I only did that for the first time in December and wonder what took me so long to figure THAT one out. And my three hour delay on the island coming home, I was glad for all the snacks I had packed and the water I grabbed in the airport. (because I’ll tell ya, US Airways was not even offering PURCHASED food or water on that delay/flight….oh, and they ran out of blankets…no blankets on the plane because “US Airways is having a blanket shortage” Seriously.) Oh my, this turned into a rant, sorry! Take a shawl or something as a blankie is my only suggestion. But the layering thing is enormously important, wearing warm stuff. Planes are always cold.

By: La Petite Chic

La Petite Chic — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:39:34 +0000

Yes, yes, yes, I whole heartedly second all of your tips! Jon and I love to travel (we don’t do quite as much as you!) and our trip to Europe last year was finally when all of our years of traveling came together and resulted in sucessful packing. Oh and like a commenter above me said, I love your well-worn passport. I was heartbroken when I had to get a new one in my married name and lost all of my cool stamps!

By: Kristabella

Kristabella — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:45:10 +0000

Like SIX MONTHS after the no liquids rule, I was going somewhere for work and my friend was all “don’t pack any liquids in your carry-on! Did you know they don’t let you take them on? They threw away my expensive bottle of perfume!”

She got mad at me when I responded “GOOD! You’re the people who don’t know the rules because you’ve benn LIVING UNDER A ROCK.”

Seriously, I’m not a newshound, but if something major like that happens, everyone knows!

By: NYer in NZ

NYer in NZ — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:04:57 +0000

After spending the six months going from the side of a mountain in New Zealand to a beach in Fiji, I used tons of these tips (definitely wore my winter coat on all flights, and got some strange looks checking in on my way to an island paradise!).
I also got stranded for six days over the holidays, and rerouted through five different airports so my list of tips for dealing with them may just have to be one of my next posts (I’ll be sure to link to you!).

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:09:55 +0000

two suitcases! wow! that is a lot of stuff.

My favorite part of your photo is the well worn passport tucked away. a true sign of a frequent flyer!

By: slynnro

slynnro — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:44:39 +0000

Rolling clothes changed my life. I even got Aaron hooked on it, which is a major feat.

By: Speedy Canizales

Speedy Canizales — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:59:38 +0000

I agree with buying luggage in unique colors. I travel with a bright green and pink set that cannot be missed on the luggage carousel. I can see them coming a mile away!

By: nicoleantoinette

nicoleantoinette — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:44:51 +0000

I completely agree with all these tips. Nicely done