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In this issue. TSA’s failures. Plus, Delta’s customer service VP speaks, and the latest tarmac delay hall of shame.
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• What the hell is really going on at the TSA? (And why should you care?)
• What do Minor Trips, Scottevest and the Seattle TourSaver have in common?
• “I gained more respect for Miley Cyrus than I would have thought possible”
• Quality Inn hits war hero with $200 broken-mirror fee
• Delta wins tarmac delay hall of shame in latest month as airline complaints skyrocket
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