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Hans Christian Andersen is credited with penning that oft-repeated quip: To travel is to live. But, as I noted a few days ago here on StuckatTheAirport.com, at the Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Odense, Denmark, I learned that the author of “Thumbelina,” “The Little Match Girl,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and many other well-known fairy tales, →

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Lost a camera while traveling? Don’t lose hope.

12/21/11

Tom Hansen found a memory card on the ground in Athens and became determined to track down the owner. Here's how he did it. →

How do airlines decide who gets those coveted upgrades?

12/03/11

Each Friday on msnbc.com’s Overhead Bin blog I have the pleasure of tracking down an answer to a reader’s questions. This week the topic was: how do airlines decide who gets those much-coveted seat upgrades on the airplanes? With full airplanes these days, many frequent fliers seeking upgrades find themselves unable to get a spot →

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Where to eat locally when you are stuck at the airport

12/02/11

Gastronomic guru Anthony Bourdain’s new Travel Channel show, “The Layover,” offers viewers tips on how and where to fill up on local fare if you have just a 48-hour layover in a city. But what if your layover is much shorter and you’re stuck at the airport looking for a tasty local meal to tide →

Holiday discounts & diversions at US airports

11/30/11

Here’s my ‘bonus’ At the Airport column on USAToday.com this week: a round-up of some of the holiday entertainment and special offers at airports this holiday season. Even if everything goes according to schedule, getting to and through the airport can be a real headache during the hectic holiday travel season.To ease the stress and →

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