Requirements for Business Travel to Mexico

Requirements for business travel to Mexico

• For less than 30 day visits one must have: a valid passport, birth certificate or a citizenship card plus a recent picture of identification
• Letter from the company stating the specific purpose of the business trip
• For stays longer than 30 days one must apply for a multiple entries visa from the Consulate General of Mexico.

American Airlines Launches Premium Services for Elite Travelers

Business Travel News - This week, American Airlines launched a premium check-in and expedited security line for elite travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport. These services will expand to other airports during 2012.

The new Flagship Check-in offering is available only members of AA's invite-only ConciergeKey program, purchasers of American's Five Star Service travel assistance offering and first-class passengers. Such customers will be "greeted by customer service representatives" who "personally assist with individual travel requirements, including check-in and baggage check, seat or itinerary changes and connecting flight information," according to AA. Customers then would have "immediate access to a designated separate security line, offering easy access through security checkpoints."

CEO Favors Mexico for Business Travel

Tip: Extending the Life of Your Laptop

From the HuffingtonPost is an investment suggestion that could end up saving you (or your company) money and computer problems in the end. Keep in mind this laptop tip to extend the life of your laptop.

"Avoid overheating at all times. The lower the temperature of your laptop, the longer it will live. All of the repair shops we spoke with reiterated the importance of keeping the laptop's temperature low and agreed that overheating was a huge cause of laptop failure. Even a cheap $20 laptop cooling pad can help extend the life of your device."

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5 Business Travel Apps You Should Download

The Cheap-O-Air blog lists 5 business travel apps that you should download to make your life easier.
What business traveler doesn't need advice to make their traveling process smoother?

• Whatsapp
• Expensify
• Skype
• BlackBerry Travel
• XECurrency Converter

Read the reasoning behind each business travel app here. 

How Do You Use Twitter For Your Business Travel Needs?

This article from Portfolio advises business travelers to use Twitter as a tool to make their business travel lives easier. In this case, the article points out real-life examples of airport delays and how Twitter serves as a way to receive and deliver news that may not be yet posted on an airline's website or available via a tied-up customer service line.

AOL Travel - "Five good business habits that suffer when you travel"

It's easy to try and cram as many things on your agenda into as little time as possible.  AOL Travel reminds business travelers of "Five good business habits that suffer when you travel", take a look and see if you've fallen victim to business travel constrictions and how to keep yourself grounded and not overexerted.