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Bacteria on a plane. This is no movie.

Posted on May 21, 2014 by

Airplanes are full of germs. Now there’s a surprise. Pack scads of humans into a bus with wings, and what would you expect? We already know airplane bathrooms are the worst. Do you wipe down the sink and counter as … Continue reading →

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Fate of some airline service up in the air

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

When I stepped onto a plane the other day, I stepped in the middle of turbulence that’s been going on for years. It had nothing to do with the weather, though it was raining. Or the plane or the pilot. … Continue reading →

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Are frequent-flier points worth it? Plus, how to fly right

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

The other day I jumped at an offer from an airline I frequent. Normally I ignore email offers, but this one grabbed me. It was a chance for frequent fliers  to buy double miles at half the cost. Comes in … Continue reading →

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