Whenever you need to get something accomplished, and you're stuck dealing with a low-level flunky (no offense to the flunkies of the world), DON'T ask "How can I get this thing done/changed/removed/approved?". They will say "I don't know" and you will be screwed.

Ask instead: "Who do I need to talk to in order to get this thing done/changed/removed/approved?"

Someone, somewhere ALWAYS has the power to grant your wish. And, since you're letting the flunky shift responsibility for the decision away from themselves, the person you're talking to will ALWAYS happily point you to someone who is either authorized to grant your wish, or someone who has a better idea of who your wish-granter might be.

At some point in your journey, the person you're talking to will answer "I can help you with that".

Repeat as necessary until you get what you want.

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Blogdaughter Tammi of Tammi's World posted the handiest links ever for infrequent fliers who are lost in a sea of confusion regarding the latest airline rules on what is and isn't allowed.

The Transportation Security Administration home page.

And the ever-changing list of what you can and can't bring.

You might want to bookmark these.

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