Miles & Meetings

Thomas Aldridge

A business travel show for people who live out of a carry-on. Practical systems for flights, hotels, fitness and staying sharp on the road — from someone who does it every week.

Episodes

  1. Oct 16

    Bristol to Perth for Work, and Arriving Ready for the Meeting

    I'm an engineer in Bristol, and this autumn I made my first trip out to Perth for a new project. In this episode I talk about the travel side of a long-haul business trip: getting from Bristol to Heathrow for the flight out, landing in Perth with meetings the same afternoon, and getting home again without losing a day to logistics. In this episode: Booking a Bristol to Heathrow Airport transfer with BristolRide instead of driving and parking for two weeksUsing a Perth Airport chauffeur from PerthRide to get to the client's office straight off the planeBooking a chauffeur service in Perth for a day of site visitsFlying home into Bristol and booking a Bristol Airport taxi for the last legWhat I'd do differently, and a few tips for anyone with expenses to justifyAbout the author Thomas Aldridge is an operations manager from Leeds, UK, and host of the Miles & Meetings podcast. He writes about the practical side of business travel and the systems that keep transport operations running smoothly.

    Bristol to Perth for Work, and Arriving Ready for the Meeting

  2. Oct 16

    Travel Apps I Actually Use on Every Business Trip

    My phone is full of travel apps I've deleted. In this episode: the few I actually keep — flight tracking, offline maps, instant expense capture — what each one earns its place for, and the ones I binned.

    Travel Apps I Actually Use on Every Business Trip

  3. Oct 16

    Staying Fit on Business Travel: My Hotel Room Routine

    Two weeks of hotels and client dinners can wreck your fitness. In this episode: my 20-minute hotel room workout, how I build movement into travel days, eating rules on the road, and protecting sleep across timezones.

    Staying Fit on Business Travel: My Hotel Room Routine

  4. Oct 16

    Flight Delays and Cancellations: My Backup Plan for Work Trips

    A cancelled flight the night before a client meeting is every road warrior's nightmare. In this episode: why I book flexible where it counts, my 10-minute cancellation drill, backup routes, and how I keep the client calm while I rebook.

    Flight Delays and Cancellations: My Backup Plan for Work Trips

  5. Oct 16

    Red-Eye Flights: How I Survive Overnight Business Travel

    Red-eyes are the worst part of business travel — land at 6am, meeting at 9. In this episode: my sleep-or-not decision rule, seat tactics, what I eat and drink on board, and the morning routine that gets me meeting-ready.

    Red-Eye Flights: How I Survive Overnight Business Travel

  6. Oct 16

    Getting Work Done on Long Flights: My In-Air Productivity System

    Long flights are uninterrupted work time if you set them up right. In this episode: how I pick my seat for productivity, what I prepare before boarding, my offline toolkit, and how I time-block a long flight — plus the tasks I never attempt at 35,000 feet.

    Getting Work Done on Long Flights: My In-Air Productivity System
  • 6 Episodes

About

A business travel show for people who live out of a carry-on. Practical systems for flights, hotels, fitness and staying sharp on the road — from someone who does it every week.

Information

  • Creator
    Thomas Aldridge
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Thomas Aldridge
  • Show Website
    Miles & Meetings