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An empty bottle can save money at the airport

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The ultimate frugal travel trick is just bringing a worthless piece of empty plastic through the checkpoint. Security agents will wave you right through, allowing you to fill it up at a fountain and avoid paying eight dollars for premium terminal water.

An empty bottle can save money at the airport
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