WIREDInsider: DODGE AIRLINE FEES BY CARRYING ON

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There are two kinds of people in today’s commercial air travel society: those with “status” and those without. The 1K Elite Gold Medallion whatevers among us enjoy priority boarding, seat upgrades, and free checked luggage. Non-status muggles…

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