OK, my wife accepted a new job last week. Bad news for the family is that she will be travelling 70% of the time.

Good news, (besides all the money she will be making at this new job ), is that we want to plan a family vacation sometime next year using all these miles she will be getting.

Ok, after reading these forums, I think I am more confused than when I started.

First, a lowdown on her job. At first, she will be flying internationally for training. A trip to Spain, one to the Dominican Republic, one to Mexico, and then a trip all the way to St. Paul MN and Los Angeles LOL

After her 4 weeks or so of training, she will have Texas and Louisianna as her territory. We live just north of Ft. Worth, so D/FW is more accessable than Love.

As of right now, she only knows that she will be making her own travel plans using a company credit card. Doesn't know if they budget it, or on a per diem or what....she will know that later in the week when she flies out to LA for her initial training.

I am trying to get her organized, she is a mess sometimes.

So, American is the big behemouth here at D/FW, but their schedules to HOU, San Antonio and Austin leave a lot to be desired.

Also, is there a certain rental car agency and Hotel company she should be using?

All the help is greatly appreciated. I fly a couple of times a year to visit family, so this is all new to us.


Funny thing is, up until a couple of years ago, she HATED to fly. Now, she will be flying for a living.