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Philips recalls our readers' CPAP machine. But delivering a new one to him may take a while. How long is too long to wait?

Philips recalled my husband’s CPAP machine. Now it wants us to wait for a replacement

January 19, 2024November 8, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Philips recalls our readers’ CPAP machine. But delivering a new one to him may take a while. How long is too long to wait?

Categories Problem Solved
Are portable concentrators are allowed on planes? One couple on a Viking Cruise found the answer the hard way: not necessarily.

Will Viking cover her airfare cost after a surprise portable oxygen problem?

June 9, 2024November 28, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Are portable concentrators are allowed on planes? One couple on a Viking Cruise found the answer the hard way: not necessarily.

Categories Advocacy
TSA agents believe they are the last line of defense against terrorism. You have to break a few metaphorical eggs to keep America safe.

Look out! 4 things that get damaged at the airport

January 22, 2024January 30, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

TSA agents believe they are the last line of defense against terrorism, and that sometimes you have to break a few metaphorical eggs to keep America safe.

Categories Commentary
Remember when the TSA accidentally published its passenger screening manual online a few years ago? Will it do it again?

Secret TSA memo explains differences between medical devices and weapons of mass destruction

January 24, 2024January 29, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Remember when the TSA accidentally published its passenger screening manual online a few years ago? Well, in light of this week’s events, which call into question the agency’s basic operating procedures, I’m not waiting around for it to do that again (although it probably will).

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