the wall street journal guide to power travel how to arrive with your dignity sanity & wallet intact
p imagine a world without late planes missed connections lost luggage bumped passengers cramped seating high fees and higher fares surly employees and security lines ... . p ordinary travel is an extraordinary ordeal . yet despite the high prices and huge hassles travel is essential along with the need for tips tricks and techniques to improve the journey . the wall street journal guide to power travel is an entertaining road trip and a helpful guide drawn from scott mccartneys popular middle seat column which explains why bad things happen to good travelers and what you can do to improve your lot . expert advice and tips include p how to get cheap fares first class upgrades and better seats . p how to minimize chances of lost luggage and what to do when baggage doesnt show up . p how to avoid delays get around tsa bottlenecks and minimize the chances youll get stuck at some distant airport and what to do if you do get stuck . p how to complain to an airline and get some attention right down to what to ask for in compensation and how to get the governments attention .