Travel Aids, Gadgets & Devices

Travel Aids, Gadgets & Devices


This thread grew out of a discussion about the CPAP device.
Now we’re going to expand the discussion to include other devices that make traveling easier.


Mig

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Thanks to all those who suggested this! My room has such weak wireless that I enabled this little beast. It works awesomely!!!!

Best 40 bucks I've spent lately!

If I read that correctly, this device can be linked up with the hotel's wireless signal to give you better signal strength in your room. That would be a great addition to my travel bag! I know I certainly could have used something like that while we were in Monument Valley. Great signal in the lobby, absolutely nothing in my room (we were at the far end of the hall).

CPAP Discussion

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Originally Posted by Tony757

I was in 30D on a 777, with no one beside me. I hooked up my CPAP machine and tried to sleep, but no luck. I was a very tired puppy when I got to my hotel.

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Originally Posted by flyingbusman

I'm curious on how you use the cpap on board as I use one as well but never bother to bring it on-board as there is not always a power outlet

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Originally Posted by Tony757

If I know I'm gonna be on aircraft that has power outlets, I bring the machine with me esp if I think I'm getting F or C. C class on UA is so narrow tho, it's tough for me to get it all hooked up. There's no storage, so I have to throw it under the seat after I recline it flat. Noise doesn't really bother anyone but I tell my seatmates that if it should bother them to please let me know so I can disconnect. Econ Plus on the 777 has it, down low between the seats. There's just not enough recline for me to really even try though.

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Originally Posted by Tony757

Noise doesn't really bother anyone but I tell my seatmates that if it should bother them to please let me know so I can disconnect.

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?!?!? Seriously, I think my seatmate will be more bothered by my locomotive snore (according to the mrs she feels like sleeping at the train station) than the whizzing of the machine (which I believe is softer than the engine sound).

Ah yes F & C has power outlets. I still wonder if the attendants here will freak out seeing a guy in mask thinking he might die any minute now.....

I always tell the flt attendants, just as a courtesy. If you're still making snoring sounds and you're wearing the mask then something is not right. Do you use a chin strap, cuz I have to. Else I just open the mouth, and pretty much the whole purpose of the machine is negated.

nah, I mean before I got my cpap I was waking up the neighborhood. I don't open my mouth so I'm fine. chin strap + mask might look scary for most people. I've a few more question regarding the cpap. Will PM you instead of hijacking this thread

Great Travel Apps


FAAWait ($0.99) airport delay info, where, why and how long.

Gas Buddy - (free) no longer do I pull into the highest priced station in town.

GateGuru - (free) - mainly US airports - map of the airport-food, shopping, services and reviews. No longer will you be settling for a pretzel when just a few gates down there’s a ‘Pappadeaux‘ serving a very nice crawfish platter - who knew.

Hotel Tonight - (free) same-day hotel discounts. Bumped and don’t know a soul in town; this will help you find a place to hang your hat and at a good price too.
You can’t request bed type, so works for one or a couple.
I haven’t had to fall back on this one yet (plan A has been working) but according to reliable sources - it’s a keeper.

The Room - ($1.99) A storyline puzzle game - if you like mysteries, solving riddles, gorgeous graphics and there’s a safe too - this game is for you. :cool:

If we're talking about apps, the UA app is absolutely essential if you're travelling on UA. Especially from smaller line stations without the screens with standby lists. You can view standby lists, upgrade lists, seat map, and change your flight and view booking totals. I'm not sure if those last two features are available with a ZED PNR (I know that standard nonrevs have those options) but it's still pretty awesome.

Yeah. I've heard great things about the Hotel Tonight app. My buddy got a Hyatt room for $26/night and one at the Westin for $55/night. You have to rsvp the day of and can get the special rate for up to 3 nights. Best time to search is at 12pm noon because that's when they roll out the deals and the best ones get taken first!

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Originally Posted by spongebue

If we're talking about apps, the UA app is absolutely essential if you're travelling on UA. Especially from smaller line stations without the screens with standby lists. You can view standby lists, upgrade lists, seat map, and change your flight and view booking totals. I'm not sure if those last two features are available with a ZED PNR (I know that standard nonrevs have those options) but it's still pretty awesome.

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All these features were available when I traveled as a zed on UA back in November. Very useful and thrilled to find out I was given a seat in E+.

UA almost always puts nonrevvers in econ plus by default. Exit row seating is also common. They look out.

Apps to Smooth Your Journey -


Free WI-FI Finder- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free...er/id307217005 Find FREE Wi-Fi hotspots wherever you are in the world online or offline


IEXIT - iExit Push a button and see what coming up at that next exit
The lite version is free -it has ads- but there is a 99 cent version- no ads


http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/tr...er=rss&emc=rss