Q: I fell on the sidewalk recently, and although nothing was broken, my bandaged knee makes walking and standing a bit difficult. For the next two months, I’ll be flying in and out of major cities, and may have problems getting around inside airports. Some flights will be on a no-assigned seat airline. How do I get permission to go through security  without lining up and then get aboard early?

Q: Are those add-on baggage charges and other fees still in effect? It doesn’t seem fair, now that gasoline prices are down again to less than half of what they were six months ago? If the airlines are paying so much less for gas now, why must they continue to pile on all those rip-off extra charges and take away what used to be free?

Q: Last year when I tried to bring Christmas presents for my grandkids aboard a flight, I had troubles with my carry-ons. I don’t want to be searched and hassled again this year by airport security. I know those guys and gals are just doing their jobs, but I bet they’d strip-search Santa Claus. Just what are the rules?

Q: How can I make my holiday traveling less stressful?

A: There’s all kinds of expert advice available for you, most of it useless. The only effective way to cut the anxiety, anger and frustration to survive holiday travel is to heed Queen Victoria’s advice to her daughter on the young princess’ wedding night. “During the worst of it, think of England.” In other words, when things get overwhelming during your hectic holiday travels, just think of home, family, peace and quiet.