Taking off Travel blog

Everyone’s looking to cut the cost of travel - and that’s true even in business. As companies look to save money, business travel budgets are being slashed. However, you don’t have to give up all the perks, if you’re prepared to do a little negotiating. Here are some tips on saving money on business travel.

Downsize The Perks

With airlines seeking business there are deals aplenty, so perhaps it’s time to check out the companies who offer first class travel at coach prices. You could save a small fortune and still travel in style. Many airlines offer a ‘premium economy’ service, which gives you many of the perks of business class travel, but at a lower cost. Read more »

Staycations are becoming more popular. Reportedly coined by Canadian comedian Brent Butt, the term means a stay at home vacation and refers to the practice of enjoying a vacation from a home base. Instead of spending thousands on travel, gas, hotels and meals, you could save your money and take in the sights that are close at hand. Here are some tips for making the most of your staycation.
1. Switch Off

You may be close to work, but there’s no reason to pop in to check on the latest deal. Treat your staycation like a vacation and let someone else handle work for a week or two. Don’t check email or cell phone messages any more often than you would if you were thousands of miles away. If you do, you risk losing that holiday feeling.
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We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the new Indy Airport (and the new offsite airport parking facility we opened). But what’s it really like from the inside? If you’re planning on flying into Indy, then have a look at these videos.

First of all, here’s a view from the air:

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