Heather Poole

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  • Photo of the day: Kid on the plane

  • Will the volcanic eruption lead to a baby boom?

    During 9/11 I was stuck in Zurich, Switzerland for over a week. Sure there are much worse places to be, but I spent ninety percent of that time sitting around the airport waiting to get back to the United States. Every single day I checked out the hotel, dragged my…

  • Travel tip #9: Create space saving magic

    Dear Heather, In reference to your post, 10 smart travel tips for women around the world, I have an issue with tip # 9, pack an amazing convertible dress like the American Apparel Cotton Jersey Bandeau Dress.  You did not just give American Apparel a shout out!  I don’t care if  the dress is “space-saving magic” and…

  • Switching seats, exit row safety & asking for a free upgrade

    Recently on a flight a passenger took the empty seat beside me. He had an assigned seat that he left behind. If by luck of the draw I had an empty seat (true not paid for), then it seems to me that as a beneficiary of said luck that I…

  • Aviation artwork

    Planes, trains and motorcycles.  That’s what I stumbled into yesterday when I wandered into Z Gallerie looking for a buffet table for my dining room.  While the Red railroad, an upclose photo of wheels and metal, caught my eye, reminding me of one of my favorite books, The Old Patagonian Express by Paul Theroux, it was…

  • Laviator 129

    Flight from MIA to CCS on January the 7th, 2010 – Konrad

  • 10 smart travel tips from women around the world

    When it comes to preparing for a trip, flight attendants are experts. We travel light with just a rollaboard and a tote bag. Rolling instead of folding leaves clothes wrinkle free. Outfits are coordinated around footwear; a comfy kick-around pair for exploring the city by day and something dressy for…

  • Book Giveaway – The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2010

    Yeah I know, you’ve heard about it before, the book, and now you’re going to hear about it again. Only this time you have a chance to win it!  I’m giving away TWO copies!  All you have to do is click the READ MORE link below, scroll to the bottom of…

  • Really I just wanted to use the word “Kuchi”…

    I live in LA, but I grew up in Texas, which explains why I got a little excited when I spotted the Texas Rangers airplane at LAX.  As soon as I got home I tweeted, “Dropped the husband off at the airport and spotted The Texas Rangers Jet near John Travolta’s Jet. (Only in…

  • Flight attendant revokes travel privileges from husband

    Dear Heather, Someone I know was requested by his wife to meet him in another state due to a medical emergency on her part. She had been working out of the country. As a retired airline employee, she had flight benefits, which she used to book her husband a flight.…