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Jet-Set Executives Share Tricks For Easy-Flying Travel
Hitting the road for work? Don't get tripped up. Travel lessons from seasoned trekkers:
• Lighten the load. Media strategy consulting, speaking and angel investing keep Peter Shankman on the road 300 days a year.
His packing rule: Go light.
"Half of it you don't need," he told IBD.
Before journeying to Japan, he purchased a Scottevest travel jacket. Its multiple pockets stow everything from extra clothes to an iPad.
"I went to Tokyo for four days with nothing but the jacket," said Shankman, who also founded Help A Reporter Out, a media service.
• Rise and shine. "Become a morning person," Shankman said. "The first flight of the day is the least likely to be delayed."
If it's canceled, you're likelier to catch another flight the same day.
• Troubleshoot. Bad weather looming? Shankman will put a rental car on reserve in case his flight is canceled.
"Always think two steps ahead," he said.
• Plug in. Laptops and mobile devices are your lifeline, so feed them regularly.
"Always be charging," Shankman said. "If I have 10 minutes somewhere, I will take those 10 minutes for charging."
• Make connections. A social type, Shankman posts a "Where's Peter Today?" online travel calendar listing cities he's visiting. He'll also tweet his status if he's killing time in an airport.
"I have met some of the coolest people in the world that way," Shankman said.
• Dish. Looking for good eats? "If you want to find a local place, ask a flight attendant," Shankman said.
• Make nice. "Just smile. It is amazing what you can get — how helpful other people will be — if you just smile," Shankman said.
• Get specific. Taking a long flight? Ask for details about the plane. So advises Kim Atkinson, senior vice president of Forbes Travel Guide.
"This is important when flying internationally," she said. "Older aircraft may not have seat-side outlets for recharging your laptop, or you might need to bring along an adapter to plug in."
• Join the jet set. "Whether you sign up for a yearly airline club membership or just buy a day pass, airport clubs are the best way to find a quiet spot to work," Atkinson said.
• Be loyal. Sure you're trying to rack up frequent flier miles. Other reasons to be airline loyal: perks like free checked bags and early boarding.
Some airlines serve meals to top fliers first.
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