Alaska Airlines in the latest air carrier to jump on the "charge for checked baggage" bandwagon, with their new baggage policy set to go into effect this summer. The new policy applies to all tickets purchased after May 1, 2009 for travel after July 7, 2009 -- just in time for the busy summer cruise season.
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Friday, April 24. 2009
Working with the TSA
I got a note from a writer friend the other day sharing her most recent "security" experience. At the time of her trip she had a cast on her arm, and on her way back from Mexico she had to pass through security at LAX. That's one of the 11 airports that now uses the CastScan machine on casts and prosthetic devices.
And I've had mixed reviews about Cast Scan.
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And I've had mixed reviews about Cast Scan.
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Tuesday, April 21. 2009
United Implements Policy on Oversized Passengers
Every time an airline implements a new policy on accommodating "larger" passengers I get a lot of questions from reporters. Apparently many folks consider this a disability issue.
I don't.
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I don't.
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Friday, April 10. 2009
Security Guard Hassles Wheelchair Traveler
Just when I thought airport security folks were starting to "get it" as far as accessible travel is concerned, a reader directed me to Dave Hingsburger's blog.
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Friday, April 3. 2009
Singapore Airlines Changes Tune
It appears that Singapore Airlines is becoming a little more progressive in working with disabled passengers - or should I say in allowing them to fly unaccompanied.
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