Dear Heloise: My husband works at the San Antonio airport. Recently, he had a customer who didn't show up for her flight.
He paged her from his station, and then he paged her three times throughout the airport. As soon as the doors closed on the plane, she showed up at the desk asking about her flight.
She had been listening to music in the waiting area. Her earphones kept her from hearing the announcements, so she missed her flight!
Please remind your readers how important it is to be able to hear airport announcements when traveling.-Edna S., via email
STAPLE PULLER
Dear Heloise: My fingernails weren't strong enough to keep open those rings for keys, dog ID tags, etc. The prongs on a staple remover worked perfectly with no effort.-Debby S., Rosamond, Calif.
RECYCLE TONER CARTRIDGES
Dear Heloise: My office recycles toner cartridges by returning them to the office-supply store. The store gives us credit for the returned cartridges-$2 per! This can add up quickly, and we apply that credit toward new purchases.
Let your readers know that the credits may expire, so use them quickly.-Julie W., Albuquerque, N.M.
PHONING IT IN
Dear Heloise: I take advantage of the toll-free phone numbers and consumer hotlines provided by companies. I look for the number and website printed on the packaging of their products; the folks on the phone are warm and friendly, and lots of times they will offer to send me coupons in the mail-um, yes, please!
This is a great service that more people need to take advantage of!-Katie H., Round Rock, Texas
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