Originally Posted by
LaVidaLoca
Hello,
It is so great to find this forum. I have been worry about this new FF life. I will start commuting weekly PDX to SLC (live in one state, work in another-Crazy...I know, therefore my username:LaVidaLoca
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I'll like to know your best tips on:
- Commuting smart: My work is pretty flexible. Do you think it is better to fly Monday come back Fri? Or leave Tu & return Fri? How about Leave Mo & return TH? Any ideas?
- Booking online: What are the best places to find great prices, airlines, etc. I usually use Travelocity to book, and Yapta to track
- Audiobooks: What is the best online place to buy business audiobooks?
- Balance (is there really such a thing?) work/family: If any of you have kids and commute between States, do you have any advice, ideas, etc.
- Wireless connection in PDX & SLC airports: What is the cheapest provider for wireless while in the airport?
Well, txs for your advice and I'm looking forward to be an active member of this community.
Best!
You will pick it up fast..general rule, the internet is your friend
Ok, you want to avoid crowds, so fly out tuesday and come back saturday.
As far as airline prices go, I suggest instead that you pick a single airline or two and stay loyal to them to accumulate points..then you willl be getting upgrades and other benefits. But if you are on a tigher budget and are shopping around per flight, open one browser window to a travel search site like Hotwire, and two other windows to the airlines own sites..the real trick is to book at least 2.5 weeks in advance..the closer to the flight, the more expensive it gets.
I read books, never really listened to an audio book so I cannot say..
Work/family..obviously work is more important!! But if you must do the family thing, try bringing them along every so often..they love the adventure and you get more time with them.
Wireless...I suggest getting a smartphone instead and using a 3g network to access the internet. You can do it just about anywhere. You can also use the smartphone as a modem and use the internet from your laptop without paying at the airports. Just make sure you sign up for an unlimited data bundle from your phone provider.