If there’s a medical emergency on your flight, the cabin crew is likely not flying solo. Doctors on the ground can give advice. Here’s how they work.
Author: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY
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Most and least expensive destinations: Try these off-the-beaten-path spots
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‘They brought it up in three different pieces’: Traveler’s chair damaged on short flight
Karin Strickland said her wheelchair sustained minor damage, which was fairly easy to repair. She feels “lucky” it wasn’t worse.