Recent articles blared a startling headline revealing that some passengers pay as much as eight times more than others seated next to them. Of course, savvy senior travelers have been aware of that since way back when TWA flew up, up and away.

Today, budgeting for flights is complicated for even the brightest rocket scientist. The ever-evolving internet enables airlines to raise or lower prices instantly at any moment, depending on many factors.

OK, you just gotta take Fido with you. He wouldn’t be happy caged in a kennel. Also, since it’ll be a long, lonesome highway journey, you’ll appreciate the companionship. However, many dogs suddenly taken from familiar surroundings and jammed into a moving car will react with fright, nervousness and upset bodily functions.

There are some things you can do to avoid doggy distress during a long drive and make it more pleasant for both you and Fido.

Practice Makes Perfect: Before embarking on the trip, do some short ones for an hour or so. Make them pleasant, with dog treats as reward for good behavior. If Fido is tiny and sometimes sits on your lap as you drive, it shouldn’t ever happen, especially on long road trips.

We often enjoy returning to these classics, and find the viewing as satisfying as visiting with old friends.

Harry and Tonto (1974): Art Carney sheds his goofy Honeymooner TV character to portray a kindly widower. When evicted from his New York apartment, he drives across the country to Los Angeles with Tonto, his elderly cat. Tonto’s health fails, in a sad scene, Harry says goodbye just before the animal shelter puts Tonto to sleep.

Going In Style (1979): Carney gives another great performance in this tragi-comedy about three seniors who decide to cap off their dull retirement lives by robbing a bank. The other two are portrayed by George Burns and Lee Strasberg. The heist is successful and to celebrate, they fly to Las Vegas.