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Why Lounges and Cowork Spaces Are Game Changers for Boss Women

TRAVEL DEDUCTIONS

11/6/20253 min read

person holding clear wine glass with white airplane in the sky
person holding clear wine glass with white airplane in the sky

The Real Glow-Up of Business Travel
If you’re running a business, every trip you take is more than a getaway — it’s a financial opportunity waiting to happen. Whether you’re off to a conference, a content trip, or visiting family, those flights, meals, and even lounge passes can all count toward your business — if you know how to document it right.
This isn’t about “gaming the system.” It’s about moving like a real CEO — strategic, intentional, and audit-ready.


Why Coworking Spaces & Lounges Are a Travel Hack That Pays Off
Let’s be honest — working from a noisy café or cramped airport gate is chaos. But a coworking space or airport lounge? That’s calm, comfort, and receipts.
Here’s what you gain when you upgrade where you work:
✅ Reliable WiFi & quiet energy — perfect for content batching, calls, or deep focus.
✅ Built-in documentation — your booking email doubles as proof of business use.
✅ Better time management — no wasted hours waiting on flights; you’re getting paid and productive.
✅ Peace of mind — you can actually enjoy travel again without falling behind.
Lounges and coworking spaces aren’t luxuries — they’re tools for women who travel with purpose.

people sitting on white chairs inside building
people sitting on white chairs inside building

How Airport Lounges Unlock More Deductible Business Expenses

Think of an airport lounge as more than just a comfortable waiting spot—it’s your productivity headquarters. When you use a lounge for business travel, you can often claim more than just the entry fee.

Here’s what you can typically write off connected to lounge use:

  • Lounge access fees or day passes: These are direct business expenses any time you work, meet clients, or handle business calls from the lounge.

  • Business meals or snacks: Food purchased while working or networking in the lounge can qualify as a business meal expense—especially if you’re handling client work or interviewing a potential collaborator.

  • WiFi and tech use: Many lounges offer upgraded WiFi or charging stations, so your digital work—and any associated fees—count toward productivity expenses.

  • Transportation to and from the airport or your business destination: Your ride to the lounge is part of the business trip, especially if you use it to get in some prep work or meetings.

  • Supplies for travel workdays: Did you buy notebooks, tech accessories, or travel-friendly planners to use while working in the lounge? These are legitimate creative business expenses.

  • Meeting space for client calls: Airport lounges often have private rooms for calls, so book one, log the meeting in your itinerary, and that fee is covered.

Pro Tip:
Always save your booking email, meal receipts, and a simple log of what work you accomplished in the lounge—this makes your itinerary audit-ready and supports every expense you claim.


How to Make Your Travel Audit-Ready (and Stress-Free)
This is where most people get overwhelmed — but you don’t have to.
I create custom, audit-ready itineraries that clearly show:
📍 What business activity happened each day
📍 Where you worked or met (coworking, lounge, client meetup)
📍 How each expense ties back to income or business growth
That’s exactly what the IRS looks for — and exactly what turns your trips into legal, deductible business travel.

white concrete building during daytime
white concrete building during daytime

Try This First — It’s Free
Before your next flight, grab my FREE “10 Travel Expenses You Can Write Off Today” Infographic.
It breaks down ten common write-offs most entrepreneurs overlook — simple, visual, and ready to save you real money on your next trip.
👉🏽 Download it here — and start seeing your travel through the lens of strategy, not stress.
Then, when you’re ready to take it a step further:
💼 Book Your Custom Audit-Ready Itinerary ($137) — let’s make your next trip your smartest one yet.
Or, if you’re the hands-on type:
🗂️ Grab the Write-Off Wanderlust Bundle + FREE 15-min Strategy Call.


Final Boarding Call ✈️
You don’t have to be rich or fancy to make business travel work for you. You just need a plan — one that protects your money, your time, and your peace.
So before your next “just for fun” trip, ask yourself: could this be a business move too?
Because freedom isn’t just where you go — it’s how you plan it.

Keywords: women in business travel, creative business expenses, productivity while traveling, audit-ready itinerary, tax-deductible travel