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American & Delta: Free Meals At Some Cheap Seats


Remember not too many years ago, when your economy fare included delicious meals for all passengers? These days, when flying as a peasant, you’re lucky to get free water and a teeny foil bag containing a peanut or two.

Now, American and Delta Airlines add free quickie meals for economy passengers on some of its long flights between New York and California. Not exactly banquets, they include some packaged sandwiches, salads and chips.

Of course, while you’re enjoying the complimentary meal, don’t be upset to realize you’re actually paying for it. The costs will be included among all the other extra charges tacked on to your economy ticket price.
How Much Is That Doggie In The Window? PDF Print E-mail


Your wandering travel4seniors.com caught this sad face on camera, but the doggie is actually not for sale. He’s grieving because he was left behind the glass window in a doggie daycare center. Of course, the traveling owner’s trip will end and take him home again in a couple of days. Thus the reunion will be sure to turn the doggie face from downhearted to lighthearted.
 
Before You Fly, Get Wheelchair Airport Updates PDF Print E-mail


Busy terminals can be confusing and frustrating for senior travelers in wheelchairs. When necessary to get help, ask at any airline desk to contact the resident Complaints Resolution Official (CRO) for you.

Laws require there are trained CRO personnel on duty at all times in U.S. and major foreign airports. A website that offers constantly updated info for those who must travel with wheelchairs, go to emerginghorizons.com
 
Venice, Italy: Will The Lovely City Soon Sink Into The Sea? PDF Print E-mail


The beautiful tourist attraction is a frequent destination of your travel4seniors.com editor. Several times it was difficult to get around Venice due to seasonal flooding at St. Mark’s Square and other popular tourist sites. In recent years the situation has been getting worse, and there are dire predictions that it could become a disaster.

If you’re planning a visit to Venice, keep up on the latest news about the weather and possible flooding problems. www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/apr/30/sinking-city-how-venice-is-managing-europes-worst-tourism-crisis
 
Free Ferry: Manhattan To Staten Island With Great Views PDF Print E-mail


Not everything in New York City costs lots of money. And along with this free ride, you get to cruise close by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Every time your travel4seniors.com editor takes the trip, it’s a nostalgic reminder that both my Mom and Dad had the same views as immigrant kids more than a century ago. For schedules, locations and other info, go to freetoursbyfoot.com/staten-island-ferry
 
San Francisco CA: Homeless Spreads From City To Airport PDF Print E-mail


If travels take you to busy SFO, you’ll encounter many people there who have no other place to go. They encamp both outside and within the terminal, adding to crowding, confusion and lack of cleanliness.

San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in the US, with high rentals ever rising due to inflation and greedy real estate owners. Many homeless are jobless, mentally ill, addicted and otherwise forced into the streets, and now at the airport.

When encountering beggars, instead of a hand-out, you can better help by giving to agencies equipped to deal with the problem, including the Red Cross and Salvation Army. www.ktvu.com/homeless/increasing-presence-of-homeless-people-seeking-shelter-at-sfo-airport
 
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