Some Business Travel Tips from Michael Steinberg of BizTrip:

General Business Travel Tips

1.	When in flight, always keep your seatbelt buckled, even if the seatbelt sign is off, in case you hit unexpected turbulence.
2.	Contact the airline (via phone, wireless device, Internet, etc) before leaving for the airport to verify your flight is departing on time.
3.	Packing suits and other garments in  Dry Cleaners bags can help avoid wrinkles.
4.	Frequent Fliers: A)  Always carry all your numbers with you when you travel. B)  Always verify when checking in with the Airline, Hotel or Car Rental agency that you membership number is on the record. C) Keep a running list of your travel and check it against your frequent traveler statements every month. Most programs won't give you credit for a flight, stay or car rental over six months old.
5.	Keep the door to your hotel room double locked when you are in the room.  Never open the door to a stranger.

Foreign Business Travel Tips

1.	Always carry a copy of your passport and two extra passport pictures in a separate place than your passport. These will be invaluable if your passport is lost or stolen. We also suggest you get two copies of your birth certificate and carry one of them on your trip, too. That way, if your passport is lost or stolen and you have to apply for a new one at the embassy, you can go ahead and get another ten year passport. If you don't have it with you, then you will only be issued a temporary passport which you will have to renew as soon as you get back to the US.
2.	Are you planning a first time Business Trip to a foreign country? You may want to research the business practices and customs of that country before you leave.  An expression or gesture used in everyday business in the US might be an insult in another country. For some interesting books on this subject, check out my bookstore.
3.	Have you checked the expiration date of your passport recently? I heard from several travelers that discovered their passport had expired only after arriving at the airport for a business trip. Talk about embarrassed. If your not sure, check your passport expiration date today. In addition, many countries require a specific minimum period of validity remaining on the passport, such as six months, to be admitted into the country.  Just being unexpired may not be good enough. Check with your travel agent, the US State Department or the nearest embassy/consulate of the country your planning to visit.
4.	Check the US State Dept Travel Warnings before every international trip.
5.	If going on an extended trip, consider bringing a back up for any personal item that would be difficult to replace if lost, stolen or destroyed, such as glasses or contact lenses.

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