Have Fun Flying

You’re a jet-setting go-getter and always put those frequent flyer miles to good use. But with endless lines, flight delays and lost luggage, traveling remains stressful and time-consuming. Airport lounges are a great way to stay on task while enjoying amenities like free fruit, Internet and spacious bathrooms. So why should women seek out a lounge?

“If you travel for work, having access to a lounge really ups your productivity,” says Erica Dublin, CEO of women’s travel site SeeJaneFly.com. “Lounges give you access to meeting rooms, office stations and Wi-Fi – everything you need to keep plugging away with no interruptions.”

Dublin adds that some lounges let you pay with miles and a one-year membership with Priority Pass gives you access to more than 600 lounges in 300 cities.

“Traveling can be tough, and feeling pampered makes it a lot more fun,” she says. “If you are on the road more than twice a month, consider yourself a road warrior and be treated like one.”

Traveling internationally? Travel + Leisure lists the best airport lounges in the world, from New York to Paris to Sydney.

Got the layover blues? Inc.com has you covered with their list of top airport amenities, from foot massages to a free game of golf.

Looking for local luxury? Check out the inside scoop on some great lounges in the U.S. from MSNBC, and see how the coffee, attendants and atmosphere stack up in the cities you frequent.

Still unsure if it’s worth the dough? Women Entrepreneur shares discount tips to afford comfort havens in the midst of airport chaos, from purchasing day passes for $25 to prestigious year-long memberships for $399.

Bonus PINK Link: Check out PINK’s guide to the essential business travel wardrobe.

By Caroline Cox

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