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In the past 10 years I’ve taken 15 long trips with family; and, yes, I took printed copies of flight, transportation, hotel, and tour information. We have needed at least one of those printouts on every trip. Sometimes, it was just that handing them the paper was much faster than having them search their database but sometimes it was needed to secure the right rooms or the right-size and price vehicle [US car rental agencies seem particularly bad about that]. And I don’t waste the paper. I write comments on the back for when I return from the trip — that’s when I write up my trip reviews.
And on several occasions, the destination’s computer was down and they couldn’t “do” anything. Paper copies have also proven useful when the mapping software fails to recognize there are more than one chain hotel in a city.
When we travel (and we do a lot ) we have at least 4 copies of everything. 1 each on my phone, her phone, my iPad and her iPad. We share an email address for travel info, so we could access that form any computer, there’s no need for paper.
Always. One time I had reservation for hotel, showed up and they tried to charge me the ‘weekend walk-in’ price. My printed copy had the correct ‘booked price’ on it, I got it corrected with no hassle. Was extremely glad – the higher price was almost double.
Those QR codes aren’t always stored on your phone. In many case they are in “the cloud” and totally unavailable when you are in a location with no cell signal or when the phone has trouble connecting.
maureenmck Premium Member 10 months ago
Better safe than sorry!
Johnny Q Premium Member 10 months ago
That’s how I do things!
Qiset 10 months ago
My wife. And she keeps it forever.
Zykoic 10 months ago
Yes, always.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 10 months ago
Pluggers and Germans.
juicebruce 10 months ago
When important best to print out a copy ! No matter what the issue is ;-)
Doug K 10 months ago
Makes sense to me.
Gent 10 months ago
Pluggers good in paperworks.
Killraven 10 months ago
Always!
chris_o42 10 months ago
Yes, that way you never get confused.
GreenT267 10 months ago
In the past 10 years I’ve taken 15 long trips with family; and, yes, I took printed copies of flight, transportation, hotel, and tour information. We have needed at least one of those printouts on every trip. Sometimes, it was just that handing them the paper was much faster than having them search their database but sometimes it was needed to secure the right rooms or the right-size and price vehicle [US car rental agencies seem particularly bad about that]. And I don’t waste the paper. I write comments on the back for when I return from the trip — that’s when I write up my trip reviews.
Ken Gagne Premium Member 10 months ago
I used to print my itineraries, and yes, it’s saved my butt a few times.
Now I just keep PDFs of the confirmation pages / emails / receipts on my phone. It’s worked just as well!
david_42 10 months ago
And on several occasions, the destination’s computer was down and they couldn’t “do” anything. Paper copies have also proven useful when the mapping software fails to recognize there are more than one chain hotel in a city.
ctolson 10 months ago
Hey, electronics do fail and at the darnedest times too. A Plugger is always prepared; years of “aw sh!t” moments.
WestNYC Premium Member 10 months ago
And print them in 20 pt. (or larger) font.
g04922 10 months ago
Of Course. Online processes and data, while convenient, can have glitches.
KEA 10 months ago
Not the worst idea
tcayer 10 months ago
I have a friend who prints out their digital Paystub every payday, and files it in a file cabinet.
k8zhd 10 months ago
That was my wife, who died yesterday — always planning ahead for any contingency. Oh how I miss her!
pheets 10 months ago
A fairly smart approach to travel for anyone. Internet/bluetooth/ tech pieces (phone, watch….)etc are not ALWAYS timely, or accurate.
ladykat Premium Member 10 months ago
Always. Just in case.
Spiny Norman Premium Member 10 months ago
When we travel (and we do a lot ) we have at least 4 copies of everything. 1 each on my phone, her phone, my iPad and her iPad. We share an email address for travel info, so we could access that form any computer, there’s no need for paper.
raybarb44 10 months ago
Very smart indeed……
Rose Madder Premium Member 10 months ago
Always. One time I had reservation for hotel, showed up and they tried to charge me the ‘weekend walk-in’ price. My printed copy had the correct ‘booked price’ on it, I got it corrected with no hassle. Was extremely glad – the higher price was almost double.
rhpii 10 months ago
Amen.
whelan_jj 10 months ago
Those QR codes aren’t always stored on your phone. In many case they are in “the cloud” and totally unavailable when you are in a location with no cell signal or when the phone has trouble connecting.
EMGULS79 10 months ago
You’d better believe it!
Teto85 Premium Member 10 months ago
Yup. Always the best idea.
mistercatworks 10 months ago
Smart people. Digital records also can be lost.
Chris Sherlock 10 months ago
Not a bad idea.
mafastore 10 months ago
Told husband about today strip and discussion – his response – “Who wouldn’t print out the paperwork?”