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Longtime travel writer, travel advocate, and international caregiver. I worked as a travel journalist for almost 45 years, then started Travelers United, now the largest travel advocacy group in DC. As a caregiver, I had the opportunity to travel with my mother who lived to 96 years or age and with another friend who lived to be 86. We explored the USA and Europe together.

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There is still much confusion about whether or not passengers can get refunds for canceled airline travel during the past three months.
• Basically, if the airline cancels your flight here in the USA or for an international flight, passengers can re...
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Here is an article I posted on my website. Hope it helps.Know wheelchair policies to make flying easierCharlie Leocha
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You can let the airline know as soon as you make your reservation. They need to know whether you will be traveling with a caregiver and whether you will be bringing a wheelchair with you or will be using one at the airport. Call TSA or reach out to A...
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Here is a list of wheelchair, medications, and oxygen equipment policies at major airlines. This list was compiled by TripSavvy. It is the most complete overview of airline policies that I have found. Wheelchair Policies at Top 10 U.S. Airlines Ameri...
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6. When taking a road trip, make it a discovery -- of music.That discovery should include songs about the cities you might be passing through. On a trip through California you might sing along to California Girls, or try California Dreaming by the Ma...
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There is still much confusion about whether or not passengers can get refunds for canceled airline travel during the past three months.
• Basically, if the airline cancels your flight here in the USA or for an international flight, passengers can re...
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Here is an article I posted on my website. Hope it helps.Know wheelchair policies to make flying easierCharlie Leocha
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You can let the airline know as soon as you make your reservation. They need to know whether you will be traveling with a caregiver and whether you will be bringing a wheelchair with you or will be using one at the airport. Call TSA or reach out to A...
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Here is a list of wheelchair, medications, and oxygen equipment policies at major airlines. This list was compiled by TripSavvy. It is the most complete overview of airline policies that I have found. Wheelchair Policies at Top 10 U.S. Airlines Ameri...
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6. When taking a road trip, make it a discovery -- of music.That discovery should include songs about the cities you might be passing through. On a trip through California you might sing along to California Girls, or try California Dreaming by the Ma...
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There is still much confusion about whether or not passengers can get refunds for canceled airline travel during the past three months.
• Basically, if the airline cancels your flight here in the USA or for an international flight, passengers can re...
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1
Kudo
1763
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Here is an article I posted on my website. Hope it helps.Know wheelchair policies to make flying easierCharlie Leocha
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Kudos
1954
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You can let the airline know as soon as you make your reservation. They need to know whether you will be traveling with a caregiver and whether you will be bringing a wheelchair with you or will be using one at the airport. Call TSA or reach out to A...
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Here is a list of wheelchair, medications, and oxygen equipment policies at major airlines. This list was compiled by TripSavvy. It is the most complete overview of airline policies that I have found. Wheelchair Policies at Top 10 U.S. Airlines Ameri...
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6. When taking a road trip, make it a discovery -- of music.That discovery should include songs about the cities you might be passing through. On a trip through California you might sing along to California Girls, or try California Dreaming by the Ma...
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Date Registered | 05-29-2013 05:19 PM |
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Total Messages Posted | 17 |
Total Kudos Received | 9 |