Calling all scientists - travel needs help!

Do we have any travel amenities left?

Wow!  Pillows and blankets for travel could now be $8 bucks on some flights.  Pretty soon the beverages will be charged for and then we will be trapped between the moon and New York City paying $5 for a small drink because we can't bring anything into the airport. 



The more we have to pay for, the less we can bring on board - or the less we get.



Here are some items we really need invented for the poor everyday travel consumer:

• Powdered Water - just add air.
• Thermo Patch - just add pull.  We should be able to stretch a small piece of material into a big enough blanket with a tight enough weave to prevent hypothermia.
• Memory Foam Pod - just add hot air.  It should expand into a small pillow just by breathing on it.

Email me!  Tell me what else we need from our scientists for travel.

Hotels should take a tip from grocery stores.

Internet access is a business travel staple.

Times are tough and hotels are trying to make their money and stay open just like any good business.  But maybe they should take a second look at where and how they make their money. 

Let's look at grocery store practices.  They are great at marketing to the consumer on a consumer level.  Grocery stores will lure you in by giving you the greatest discounts on the 'staples' - those things you just can't live without.  For grocery stores, that would be milk, butter, bread, etc. 

What type of hotel are you and what are the staples for your clientle?  If you cater to business travelers then it's probably Internet access. Your clientle's staples should really be a part of the package - especially when they are inexpensive for you to provide and your clientle know it!

Good to know that some travel related venues are taking note of their clientle's staple needs.  USA Today reports the need on the elimination of Internet changes.  The San Francisco airport is now plugging in to free Internet acess.  I hope it's spreading.