Turns out there is such a thing as a free lunch.
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If you think you can’t afford your next vacation, think again. In a recessionary economy, you can score a free vacation, or something close to it. Here are six secrets that will help you travel without paying.
US Airways plans to announce tomorrow that it will bring complimentary sodas, juices, tea, water and coffee to its flights starting next month. Charging for soft drinks — particularly bottled water — was highly unpopular with its passengers.
Let’s fast-forward to Aug. 1, when US Airways begins to charge for soft drinks on its flights, including bottled water. How’s that going to go over? Not very well.

Elliott is consumer advocate
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