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Latest Travel Innovations and Benefits – For Mature Luxury Travelers

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Travel-Tip-Global-Entry-KioskMaking Luxury Travel Easier and More Enjoyable

The latest travel innovations and benefits for mature luxury travelers may seem very logical or surprise us with something completely unexpected.  However, travel around the world continues to evolve in many forms, and certain changes will be more useful than others.  Here are some recent changes for international globetrotters.

Passport Kiosks ……. Latest Travel Innovations and Benefits

Travel-Tip-Global-Flux-LogoThe Global Entry program was initiated several years ago by the TSA to allow US travelers, who had been personally screened, to re-enter the country from abroad by using a special airport kiosk to quickly pass through Immigration and avoid the usual long lines.

This program has been popular with those using it and has helped reduce the long waiting times for passengers.  Based on such positive results, some of the busiest international airports are now greatly expanding the number of passport kiosks available for use in time for the summer travel season.  By making many more kiosks available, this latest travel innovation and benefit is a common sense win-win for travelers, airlines, and airport staff.

Although use of the passport kiosks is limited to those passengers who have qualified for the Global Entry program, most international frequent flyers are happy to invest the time and money to guarantee quick re-entry back into the country.

Surprisingly, Newark and San Francisco have lagged behind other gateway airports such as Chicago, Houston, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Miami, but they are poised to join the other international airports in expediting the processing of inbound travelers.

Ultra Luxury in the Sky ……. Latest Travel Innovations and Benefits for a Lucky Few

Perhaps, the ultimate travel innovations and benefits are being planned for first class air passengers who might feel as though they are flying on a private plane.  Coming from Etihad Airlines, these luxurious airline accommodations can be booked for a December 2014 flight from Abu Dhabi to London.  If you were flying in The Residence onboard this A380 flight, you would probably wish for a longer flight than 6.5 hours in order to enjoy your surroundings.

The Residence is the only three room suite on a commercial aircraft.  It has a living room with a 32 inch flat screen TV, separate bedroom, and a private bathroom with a shower.  The bedroom has a double bed, and this suite can be booked for single or double occupancy.  It has a total area of 125 square feet.

Other airlines are upgrading their first class compartments with more space and more technology features in a bid to attract the highest paying flyers.  It is definitely more appealing and comfortable to fly business and first class, while the back of the plane continues to be cramped on long journeys.  A move by some airlines to offer a Premium Economy section with upgraded meals and more comfortable, spacious seating at an appealing price is generating a lot of interest among travelers.

Two of the most important aspects of your vacation travel relate to time and money.  If you can avoid standing in long lines to get where you want to go and can travel in comfort so you arrive rested and relaxed, your vacation is off to a good start and the latest travel innovations and benefits are working favorably for you.

What are the latest travel innovations and benefits that have enhanced your trips recently?

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image via: Etihad Airways

image via: Etihad Airways