Sure, flying private isn’t getting any cheaper, but now Virgin Travel (another venture from Richard Branson) makes this luxurious manner of flying much more accessible than it used to be.  Virgin Travel helps you seamlessly request, compare, book, and buy charter flights online.  If you really want a good deal (a good deal for flying private, that is), check out the empty legs.  These are flights that are already booked one way and have to fly the other way with or without passengers. 

Happy Flying!

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By enrolling in Clear, you register yourself as a pre-screened traveler and get to bypass security lines at participating airports.   The enrollment process consists of (1): an online application and (2): a visit to a Clear station where two forms of identification are verified, your fingerprints are recorded, your irises are scanned, and your photograph is taken.  Then, you pay a $100 annual fee to maintain your Clear membership.

The only drawback I can see is that Clear is only operating in a handful of U.S. airports (click here for a complete list.)  But if you see the airports that are on your regular routes on this list, Clear may be for you! 

Happy Travels,

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Going on a trip?  You might want to check out TripIt, a free online service that brings all the elements of your travel together in one master itinerary.  Then you have the power to print, share, and access your travel plans anytime, and you can add driving directions, weather information, and more.  TripIt is the virtual travel assistant we all need and want.

Have a great weekend!

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