10 Road Warrior Survival Tips
Whether you’re a professional who travels for work or a leisure traveler, these 10 tips might save you time, money, and aggravation.
Travel came to a screeching halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consultants, salespeople, and other frequent travelers switched to working remotely. Vacation travelers also were stuck at home. I had to cancel some scheduled trips myself; I’m still waiting for one airline refund.
But traveling is back! During my busy years as a consultant and trainer, I adopted several policies that made my frequent trips go more smoothly. Whether you’re a consultant getting back on the road again or someone who just wants to get out of town for a nice break, you might find these ten suggestions helpful.
Trapped!
Anyone who travels a lot has had the experience of being trapped overnight — or longer — at an airport or hotel. It happens, whether due to bad weather, broken airplanes, missed connections, or terrorist acts. A fellow consultant was stuck in a city far from home for more than two days after a canceled flight. With today’s packed planes, there was little space available on later flights to accommodate all the affected passengers.
