Are lounges truly worth it if you're not doing a serious long-haul trip? What about the difference between flying business and flying first class

Successfully made the jump.

Places where I applied and got an interview so at least I know they look at fed backgrounds. Might want to check them out. These were DC area.

Amazon
Google
Marriott
Visa
Facebook

Can you walk from terminal A to terminal E at IAH or do you need to take the train? Meeting people arriving at different gates so I want to walk (I assume it takes 30 mins at least from end to end?).

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

Anyone noticing AA taking longer to post miles? Feels like it takes an extra day or two and if not I have to request for missing miles

Getting a bit stir crazy. Any recommendations for a 4-5 day relaxing trip within driving distance?

MLS or CLS what the catch to travel? What are your pros and cons ?! Who do you travel thru?

Is there an online auction or store-like site where I can buy lost luggage at rock-bottom prices, so I could buy a high-end suitcase cheaper than retail?

W south beach or Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale?

This month's changes in flying concerns:
1. Will I make it to my flight
2. Will I get Covid on my flight
3. Will I be quarantined after my flight
4. Will my airline be solvent before my return flight

Has anyone been to Costa Rica (Tamarindo) recently? Are things open with COVID? Did you feel safe? Thanks!

Best cash-equivalent conversion of UA miles, Marriott/Hilton/Hyatt points?

I’m personally a no frills traveler (hostels, economy etc) and have way too many of each...

When traveling for a conference or networking (not actual client work), what is the travel protocol? Business class? First class?

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

Best place to visit around November, preferably outside US. Looking for somewhere not too cold.

Couldn’t check in for an hour because there was a ‘fire alarm’. Hoe many points?

We are looking to travel to the Caribbean in December. The goal is to stay at an all inclusive resort for around $4k, including travel. Any ideas of good places? We were thinking Jamaica, Curaçao, ect

Any recommended B&Bs or towns to visit for a night / weekend for Vday? Not looking for more than a 2 hour commute.

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

Anybody know with Amex Platinum if authorized users also get Centurion lounge access? Prepping for Amex removing guests in 2023

I’ve been in the banking industry for about 5 years now since I graduated and I feel like this may not be the right industry for me. I have experience in commercial banking and commercial real estate lending. Where do people go after they leave banking? I’m trying to see how I can transfer my skills to another field.

What should be the salary slab for 9.5 years experience working as a Test lead and having good knowledge in automation testing and E2E testing?

What are Designated Support Engineers and Strategic Support Engineers making at Broadcom?

Anybody who got laid off in the current wave and looking for a referral in Zalando in Germany, feel free to DM me. Happy to help.

Any thoughts on working at Nestle Purina plants? I’ve heard good things, but I’ve heard terrible things about Nestle..

What is transition lead (designation) in tcs and what they exactly do?

I made a reservation for my family at JW Marriott in India and they found someone dirty clothes and underwear near lamp in the room, the Marriott people came and cleaned the room and offered free dinner
I feel really terrified where on their website they say we clean do well and this happened with COVID going on. Should they compensate me with points?

Friends, I have experience working on both the advertising agency and corporate brand marketing side of things. Looking to move into consulting but background is in travel, hospitality and tourism. Any ideas on who would be the best fit?

Feel like I’m going to turn out to be a loser doing ID and be making crap money forever.

Do you think the news catastrophizes everything too much?

I am currently on a break for past 1.8 yrs, looking forward to go onsite.
Had a strong profile in good MNCs earlier.
If I start working in a service based firm in Pune either as Lead Java Developer or Scrum master (9 yoe) , which company has better chances to process onsite after a while.

Would be preferring for Canada, Australia, Newzealand, US or UK.

What’s the work-life balance at Strategy& and EY-Parthenon in the London offices? At the moment I’m averaging around 50-55 hours at my boutique - higher or lower?

Hey folks, does anyone know about a company called V2 Consulting? India based company, works on Salesforce projects.

Theiyr're. Have at it, grammar nazis.

is surviving in tech roles difficult?
Roles like software engineer, devops engineer, data engineer, etc.
And also what about roles like business analyst, product analyst, product manager, program Manager and project manager?

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

I only have limited time in Copenhagen, and can only choose between Glyptoteket or National Gallery of Denmark. Which one would you recommend and why?

If I wanted to have the most epic destination bridal shower ever - where would I go and what would I do?

This has probably been asked many times in this bowl - what’s the best hotel rewards program? I have the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and I’m a Southwest RR member. I travel maybe 25-30% of the time

28M. First time solo travel 3 week trip to Spain coming up. Flying Royal Air Maroc from US. They’re allowing 2 check in bags and 1 carry on. However, I want to travel light and am trying to avoid check in bags completely. What carry on backpacks do you recommend to buy that would be enough for 3 week trip but also be allowed as a carry on? Also need to buy packing cubes.

Anyone want to do apt swap for a weekend or longer - NYC here for LA, Chicago , London

Hi friends. I just got my US passport back from getting it renewed due to a name change. I sent in my marriage certificate and I got my new passport back but I don’t have my marriage certificate. I am mildly freaking out. Should I be expecting it to come after the fact?

Looking to book two Iberia tickets using avios NYC to MAD business class in March but can't seem to find availability - can anyone help?

What are currently the best Canadian credit cards for travelers? Looking for Aeroplan or bonvoy points or companion tickets

What can you recommend as global Roaming/Wifi option? What option is good value (stable in most countries) for money. My partner works on a cruise and we do not want to depend on Cruise Wifi but rather have a faster backup option to connect him in ports (different countries each time).

My friend and I were hoping to do a quick getaway to warmer weather this weekend (we live in Maine, so we're already freezing)! Our usual getaway is a quick trip to Florida but that's obviously not happening this week. Any suggestions for an awesome warmer place on a budget?

Is it smart to get multiple credit cards as a traveling consultant?

Anyone know of a fast track program for status on American Airlines or is it just the challenge you have to pay for?

We’re planning to be in Kauai for a week in mid-December, but I’m thinking of extending the trip an extra 10 days. Would we have enough to do with a 4yo in tow? Or maybe not worth it to stay that long? Staying at the Grand Hyatt first week, then downgrade to Sheraton Coconut Beach.

I have 32k miles with THY that are about to expire. Normally I'd go ahead and book a flight, but I can't project which countries might be locked down again 5-6 months from now (haven't accrued enough PTO to travel in near future). The only other way to keep the miles is to pay $10 per 1000 miles, as far as I know. Are there other strategies?

Planning a 10 day trip with my sister to Hawaii but not sure which island to pick. Which one do you recommend between Big Island and Maui?

Is it worth it to save up to fly business or first class internationally [even just US to EU] - or save the money for other things?

I have 2 Cathy pacific business class seats on hold from NY to Vietnam via Hong Kong in December through AA miles. If I need to cancel, will I get my aa miles back even with it being booked on a partner ?

What are the most underrated destinations in Canada?