Business travel is not always complementary flights and
first class lounges. Most business travelers have to deal with long layovers,
jet lag, and delayed flights. Here are few tips we’ve come up especially for
business travelers.
1. Stay hydrated
With complementary alcohol on board and in business and first class lounges its tempting to indulge in a few drinks. The best away to stay hydrated is to stick to water. Avoid indulging in alcoholic or carbonated beverages. Don’t rely on caffeine to stay awake either as tea and coffee are both diuretics which will in turn dehydrate you.
With complementary alcohol on board and in business and first class lounges its tempting to indulge in a few drinks. The best away to stay hydrated is to stick to water. Avoid indulging in alcoholic or carbonated beverages. Don’t rely on caffeine to stay awake either as tea and coffee are both diuretics which will in turn dehydrate you.
2. Pack no iron or wrinkle-resistant clothing
Companies such as The Bay and Banana Republic offer wrinkle resistant clothing. No iron clothing is recommended as you may not always
have access to an iron, depending on where your travel takes you. A wrinkle eraser spray is also a good investment.
3. Pack effectively
Pack appropriately for the amount of time you will be away.
If it’s just a weekend or 3 days you probably won’t need to take a checked bag
and can use a carry-on. If your trip exceeds five days you should opt for
checked luggage. Cabin baggage should be packed effectively and consist
of : a set of professional attire for the next day (should you luggage be lost),
your night clothes, and a set of casual attire. Most people skimp on packing
their carry-on and forget to account for lost luggage.
4. Avoid eating a heavy meal on board
Eating a heavy meal on board can leave you feeling bloated,
uncomfortable, and nauseous. Although jet lag may be causing you to be
excessively hungry, try to limit the amount of airplane food you consume. Eat
prior to boarding and bring a snack with you. Food bought at the terminal prior
to boarding can usually be brought on board. You can also opt for dry packaged
food such as granola bars or crackers. Avoid heavy meats, pastas, and any foods with creamy
sauces or dressings
5. Make room for meds
Getting sick is the
last thing you want on a business trip. We recommend packing Gravol to combat
nausea or motion sickness, Imodium for an upset stomach or diarrhea, Tylenol
for minor headaches and body aches as a result of flying, and ZzzQuil to help
you sleep on the flight and adjust to your new time zone.
6. Bring your adapter
Voltage rates vary across the world so we recommend bringing
some adapters to ensure that your laptop and cell phone can be charged at your
new location. You may need to do some research before to find out what kind of
adapter you need and ensure you have one that will fit correctly in to the wall
socket at your destination. Charging your laptop and phone on board is
recommended so you will be fully ready for your business meetings when you
land.
7. Add a little O2
We discovered a product called Liquid Oxygen by O2 Spa Bar (a gender free formula is available in duty free shops).
Adding a few drops to your water while on board will help with fatigue and
jet lag. Remember to add it only to water and not any carbonated or alcoholic
beverages. You can also place a few drops on your tongue for a more
concentrated dosage.
8. Stay in touch
If possible purchase a sim card that will be compatible with
your new location. You can do this prior to departure or on arrival. We
recommend using a local sim card as roaming rates can be quite expensive.
Purchasing a roaming package from your wireless services provider prior to
departure is a good idea in case you are unable to locate a local sim or need
to get in touch with your office during your journey.
Copyright © 2013 by Professional Edge Consulting
Copyright © 2013 by Professional Edge Consulting
