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Here are 5 things you didn't know were free when you fly

5 Free Things You Can Get When You Fly
Oct 14, 2016

There's constant frustration with airlines these days, and much of that comes from everything costing way more than a pretty penny.

But if you think nothing is free on planes, you'd be wrong. It's just a matter of asking. Here are seven things you can still get for free on a flight.

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