How to Find Airport Power Outlets Easily

I'll be the first to admit that I absolutely love my iPhone, which I purchased in May. It's really made some part of my life easier. I had never had a smartphone before, so the concept of checking e-mail on the run was very exciting to me!

What I hate about my iPhone, however, is that the battery life leaves a bit to be desired. Sure, the phone is fine if you only use it a few times during the day, but the phone is designed to be used constantly with a whole varitey of apps. This is especially true when traveling - if I'm busy waiting for a flight I'll whip out my iPhone very quickly, for example.

But using the iPhone heavily drains the battery, and finding in-seat power is no guarantee on most domestic airlines (except Virgin America).  I could charge my phone in-flight with my laptop, but that only drains the laptop's battery more quickly.

One way to address this dilemma is to charge up at the airport, but finding power is usually tough. A couple of airlines, like Delta and Southwest, have committed to building up power availability at airports, but your experience might vary by airport.

Fortuanately, my friend Benet Wilson recently blogged about a handy website called AirPower Wiki. Basically, global travelers share their tips on how to find power outlets at airports across the globe. Of course, since it's a Wiki, anyone can contribute to make sure that the website has the most up-to-date information. Check it out!