Sunday, November 28, 2004; Page P01

Remember when flying was fun? Neither do we. Between delayed and canceled flights, understaffed ticket counters, long lines, intrusive security procedures, lost luggage, no meals, surly passengers, stressed-out flight attendants and the specter of terrorism, chances are your next trip won't be a lot of laughs -- but there are some things you can do to make it a little more bearable. As the busy winter travel season unfolds, here are 25 common flight snags and how you can avoid them.

25 Ways to Make Your Next Flight Easier continued