Have you seen the trailers for the new movie, Up in the Air? This film, currently in limited release and opening nationwide on Christmas Day, looks like a movie for frequent business travelers like all of you! And the movie is attracting serious awards buzz, so I think it’s safe to say the life of business travelers is a hot topic.

George Clooney stars as an executive sent around the nation to terminate employees at other companies. He spends his life up in the air, at some 300-plus days on the road. Traveling is home to Clooney’s character. As his company shifts to more teleconferencing, panic sets in.

I only caught a brief clip, in which Clooney is training a young new employee. He is giving her pointers on how to choose the best, fastest security line. The tips rang true to me as I also have my own tricks for navigating the airport. I think many more parts of the movie will ring true for business travelers.

So, if you are looking for something to do over the holidays, perhaps this film is worth checking out. If you have seen it during its limited release, let us know how it is!

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— Kimberly Krol, eFlyer editor, circulation and public relations executive