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Stop a delay from turning into a disaster
Sometimes a little bit of courtesy, communication and a bit of luck can make a big difference when youre stuck at the airport. More: continued here
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Hey, where’s my airline seat?
Half of Julie Liening???s airline seat is missing. An extra-large passenger is sitting in it, forcing her to lean into the aisle or sit on the passenger???s lap. Not a comfortable way to fly, nor, for that matter a safe way to fly. But when she asks her airline for compensation, she???s turned down. …
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Remedies for your in-flight ailments
Is your airplane flight giving you a headache? Has that sandwich you wolfed down before boarding given you a bad case of collywobbles? Dont ask the flight crew for help. They wont dispense any medications ??? even over-the-counter ones. But veteran flight attendant James Wysong offers his homegrown …
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Travel regulation changes you need to know
Toward eliminating more surprises as the days and months pass, IndependentTraveler compiles some of the rule and policy changes coming in 2008 ??? read up now so they wont kick in when youre not looking. More: continued here
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5 travel traps lurking in the fine print
Your cruise ship may not be seaworthy. Your airline isn???t responsible for your checked luggage. And if something???s stolen from your room, good luck getting the hotel to cover your losses. Surprised? Don???t be. It???s all in the fine print. More: continued here
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How to find healthy airport food
While waiting for a flight recently at Reagan National Airport, Katherine Tallmadge found herself checking out pre-packaged nut mixes, which are loaded with healthy fats but can contain as much as 1,200 calories per bag. The registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association …
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Tips on staying healthy on vacation
Make sure getting sick doesnt become part of your itinerary by following these experts advice. More: continued here
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Using ??? and losing ??? frequent flyer points
Rolling up frequent flyer miles is easier than ever. You can earn miles by shopping for groceries, glitz or gadgets, eating in selected restaurants, staying in designated hotels ??? heck, even by flying. More: continued here
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Not an ice vacation, JetBlue
Roz Weiss??? vacation to Puerto Rico is put on ice, thanks to JetBlue???s operational meltdown last winter. Months later, the airline has refunded the tickets, but the hotel is holding onto her money. Should it let go? More: continued here
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Keeping tabs on ???one-person, one-fare??? rule
If you board an airplane and take up more than one seat, must you pay more than one fare??? In North America, the answer will soon depend on whether youre traveling in Canada or in the United States. More: continued here
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Confessions of a casino pit boss
Our anonymous author, a longtime dealer and pit boss, tells all: ???Twenty minutes later, theyre back at the ATM.??? More: continued here
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How to travel like a rock star
Joe Elliott, the charismatic frontman of the ubiquitous British radio rock band known as Def Leppard, has been to plenty of places during his tours. We caught up with Elliott by phone recently and talked about his favorite places to travel. More: continued here
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Tourist discount cards: Deal or no deal?
Visit a tourism bureau Web site for a popular city, and youll probably see a prominent offer for a discounted museum pass or other attractions card. Is it a deal? Not necessarily. Tim Leffel runs the numbers. More: continued here
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What happened to air travel?
I hate to fly. Which is a problem given that part of my income comes from travel writing. Its not a fear of flying. I actually do love to fly. Its the way that traveling via commercial airline has become torture. More: continued here
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12 travel tips from the flight crew
If you want advice on your pipes, you go to a plumber. Trouble with your wiring? Talk to an electrician. So when it comes to tips on air travel, who better to ask than the flight crew? James Wysong rounds up 10 flight attendants and comes back with 12 tips for travel. More: continued here
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Viva la (passenger rights) revolution!
This Valentine???s Day marks the first anniversary of the passenger rights revolution. It will probably also be its last ??? unless you do something about it. More: continued here
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Tips for dining alone
Theres no reason to feel like a when ordering a table for one. More: continued here
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A mystery charge for my Madrid rental
What is ???Super CDW??? ??? and why is it on Rick Murai???s credit card bill after he rents a car from Alamo in Madrid? The car rental company???s Web site is less than clear about the fee, and Murai???s credit card company refuses to get involved. Is he stuck with the bill? More: continued here
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South Pacific cruise marries real adventure with luxury
Can luxury and real adventure go together on a cruise? Tom Huth boards the good ship bound for remote Pacific islands. More: continued here
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10 tips for chasing the winter blues
Airport code GIG ??? wheres that? James Wysong didnt recognize it, but he soon found out ??? and it banished all the snow, ice and other seasonal miseries that winter had piled on his doorstep. For those of us who dont have a tropical destination in our immediate future, James offers 10 tips for cha …
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