The long, winding lines themselves are testament to airport security’s screening increasing and changing processes. While air travel will never return to the shoes-on, stroll through times of the past, there are programs aimed at quickly and efficiently getting you through the lines: …
CIRE Travel’s Version of Caroling
If we could, the CIRE staff would personally visit you for some festive caroling. Instead, we need to stay near our Manhattan office, making sure all of our clients’ travel plans go smoothly. You’ll have to sing along in your head with us. …
How Many Airline Agents Does it Take to Change a Ticket?
None. Just CIRE Travel. Changing an airline ticket can be a hassle, and expensive too. Something came up. A storm is coming. The system goes down. Millions of travelers are changing their flights. All of them going online or calling airline reservations lines …
Our Favorite Things: Flying Aboard an Emirates Airbus A380
Private suites and shower spas in first class. Flat bed seats in business class. Extra room and ambient lighting in economy. Inflight Wi-Fi throughout the aircraft. The Emirates Airbus A380 comes as close as it gets to flying in a private jet, only …
Pack Light and Carry On
In 2014, U.S. airlines generated combined revenue of more than $3.35 billion dollars in baggage fees alone, not counting the income earned from carry-on luggage. While these fees seem here to stay, here are some ways to reduce or avoid many common airline …
Our Favorite Things: Travelteerism Lets Travelers See the World & Serve It Too
To travel responsibly has many different meanings for people. For some, being a responsible traveler means taking the necessary precautions to travel safely, being aware of your surroundings, dressing according to cultural norms and being cognizant of cultural sensitivities. For others, it means …
Our Favorite Things: 24 Hours in Chicago
Saturday morning. Go time. A mid-morning flight is perfect. Not so early that you set the alarm earlier than a normal workday. Not so late that you miss out on sightseeing time. We have 24 hours. Chicago is the destination. The goal is …
CIRE Travel’s, Eric Hrubant, Takes the Stage in Visa’s Small Business Spotlight
Eric Hrubant, Chief Travel Planning Officer and owner of CIRE Travel, was recently featured writing his last check ever – for two employees none the less – in a VISA® Small Business Spotlight. Watch the video to hear Eric talk about his history …
What To Expect As US Air And AA Loyalty Programs Merge
Are you one of the millions of US Airways Dividend Miles members in the process of transitioning to the American’s AAdvantage program? If so, you needn’t do anything if you have a Dividend Miles account or if you matched your accounts. Your Dividend …
Our Favorite Things: The Lenox Hotel, Boston, MA
Great minds think alike. And all the other phrases explaining the Law of Attraction. That’s how it is between CIRE Travel and The Art of Hospitality’s Suzanne Goldberg. Booking a hotel for a client is never random. We cater to style and budget. And …