BizTraveLife

Business travel isn't just meeting rooms and airports. Sometimes we get to see places. Here's how we cover some hub cities--and places beyond.

Allen on Africa

Will Allen is a regular visitor to Africa. He loves safaris and DIY trips.

Allen on Asia

Will Allen has lived and worked in Asia for decades. Here are his reports.

A Vet Returns to Vietnam

When Fred Abatemarco shipped out, his goal was to get "back to the world." Now he comes back from the world to visit.

The Cuba Conundrum

Obama opened Cuba. Airlines followed. Travelers didn't. Now Trump shuts it.

Find What You Need Fast

Our carefully curated collection of links will help you find everything you need about airlines, airports, hotels and more.

Tipping Tips

Don't tip for "good" service. Use tips to get what you want on the road.

Complain Effectively

Disgruntled travelers must complain properly to get results. These tips will help you write a perfect letter.

A Babel of Bags

There's no best bag, but here are some practical tips for buying good luggage.

The Sick List

How many times have you flown when under the weather?

We Must Buy Insurance

One in 30 overseas trips ends with medical problems. Are you covered?

Let's Not Buy Insurance

Few buy insurance. Are we flying fools? No. The numbers are in our favor.

M*U*S*H

Except for a little less booze and fewer steaks, we're not watching our health.

To Market, To Hub

Want a quick gastronomic tour when you visit a major hub? Try a food hall.

The Path to Perfect Pizza

Here's where to eat the best pizza on the road around the country.

Burgers & Business Travelers

Here is where to find some of the best, most interesting burgers in hub cities.

New Hub Dining

The best and most interesting new places to drink and dine in hub cities.

Tired and Hungry

Exhaustion and hunger are baked into today's business travel.

Airport Food Report

Airport dining is changing fast, but we still prefer burgers, pizza and chicken.

No Loyalty For You

Airlines and hotels are unwilling to pay back your loyalty even if you know the rules and play the game their way.

Charting Frequency Lies

Dumping award charts means one thing: The world of frequent flyer plans as we knew them is done.

Winning the Game Now

How to deal with endless cuts? Don't hoard. "Bank" with bank points. And consider moving to cashback cards.

The Joy of Hoarding

Time isn't kind to miles. "Earn 'em and burn 'em" is wise advice. But hoarding appeals to a few who like a big balance.

Miles Chasing Seats

The pros get the problem with frequent flyer plans. Solutions? Not so much. So here are some ideas.

The Death of Loyalty

Travel firms diluted frequency plans. The only winning move is not to play.

After the Love Is Gone

How to think about frequency plans now that airline loyalty is irrelevant.

Mileage ex Machina

The complaint that frequent flyer miles have lost value is tricky to prove.

Screw the Programs

It's time for frequent flyers to stop being loyal to frequent flyer plans and do what is best for them.

Luggage Tag Loyalty

Will Allen flew five million miles on Delta Air Lines and all he got for the loyalty is a luggage tag.

The Why of It All

Why do airlines believe they're above the rules of "good faith and fair dealing?"

Harrowing Housekeeping

Want your hotel room cleaned up every day? More and more, hotels are trying to convince us that we don't.

Small Annoyances

The Lords of Lodging are old masters at doling out small indignities.

Cancellation Bingo

Hotel cancellation policies are all over the map. Some now want a week's notice.

Existential Hotels

Can a hotel be "independent" and part of a chain? "Soft brands" claim to offer both.

The Airbnb Effect

Surprisingly, the rapid growth of Airbnb hasn't hurt traditional hotels and resorts.

Hotel WiFi Hacks

Hotel WiFi networks are unsafe. It's a reality travelers must understand.

WiFi Ripoffs

In-flight WiFi does not work. And you don't have to believe me. Believe Ed Bastian, chief executive of Delta.

The Enemy Is Us

Travel is an enemy of the environment. That is undisputed fact. And business travelers are in the equation.

Do Airlines Hear Us?

When we've offered feedback to airlines, half of us insist that all we've gotten in response is the sound of silence.

Who Needs Free Food?

There are many things we prefer over cheap food put in front of us to distract from the misery of flying coach.

How to Fix Airlines Fast

Forget DOJ probes and DOT fines. Here are five fixes regulators could impose.

Taking Back the Skies

Airlines treat us like trash. We need to stop enabling them and fight back.

Done With Delta

Why am I leaving Delta? Let me count the ways: the high prices, the worthless elite status and the weak partnerships.

Wrong Lessons Learned

Airlines shouldn't be able to charge for a service and then not provide it.

Papa's Brand New Bag(s)

Unable to decide between Briggs & Riley or Zero Halliburton? Buy both.

Calm and Comfy in C

The benefit of business class is more mental than physical. It reduces the stress of traveling long distances.

Travel Wastes Time

Modern-day travel is a schedule-busting, soul-crushing waste of time.

The Airlines of Oz

Airlines are always right. Unless they're not. Never look behind the curtain.

X Marks the Airport

Can JetSuiteX convince frequent flyers to use smaller airports and planes?

Free Time Isn't Free

On the road, we get two hours a day of free time. We log 14 hours of work.

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