Gail Todd
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Disabled fliers should not face travel handicapsDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Recently, while waiting for a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago, I was seated next to a woman whose leg was in a full-length cast. The ski resorts were just starting...
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Avoid getting burned by hot vacation dealsDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Recently, in my mail I received what appeared to be an incredible offer. It was a vacation to the Caribbean that included airfare and hotel stays for five nights at an e...
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Holiday tips keep fliers' spirits up, stress downNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Last year when my neighbor decided to wing it and spend the holidays in Mexico, she was concerned about finding a place to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast. I don'...
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Lost luggage tales that might make you lose itNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - On Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, we ran a couple of columns about lost luggage. Apparently, they hit a button with several of you. Your baggage hit my desk at an astounding rate. ...
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Find great deals at center for lost luggageNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - This is the time of year when I try to schedule a flight to Huntsville, Ala., where my travels began going downhill. It had nothing to do with delayed flights, something...
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What to do when you and your old bag separateNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Second of two parts Last week we discussed ways to keep your luggage from becoming lost in space. But even the best-laid plans can't guarantee the suitca...
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Don't lose your shirt the next time you flyOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - First of two parts When Karyl Barnes flew to Manchester, England, by way of London Heathrow Airport, she didn't just kiss her husband goodbye. She also kissed her l...
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Lately, ads get more space while fliers get lessOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - If you've flown on US Airways lately, you might have noticed something new has been added. Specifically, ads. Because tray tables are no longer needed for meal services,...
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Flier gets a dressing-down for her clothes callOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - What do you think of the coverup Southwest was involved in this summer? I'm not talking about selling tickets under the counter or buying airplane parts from some third-...
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Bug curtain might remove sting from air travelOct 06, 2007 11:00 pm - Did you hear about the man who got stung when he checked in for his flight in New Zealand? It wasn't that his seat was given away. Or that the flight got canceled. Or th...