Disappearing Air Miles rewards and other consumer news you may have missed: The Marketplace cheat sheet

Not sure you caught all the biggest consumer and health news stories this week? Don't panic. Read the CBC's Marketplace round-up of what you might have missed.

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How to avoid airline fees

Sunscreen? Check. Passport? Check. Weird airline neck pillow? Check.

But here's what you really need: Some tricks to get out of paying extra airline fees.

Oh, and if you're sending a minor on a flight alone, you may want to catch up on this story first.

Now you see it, now you don't

Some customers are complaining that Air Miles is hiding rewards merch from customers who finally have enough points to score the cool stuff.

This news is not winning the company any points with customers, who are already annoyed about this. And this. Oh, and this.

Bills ... bills ... booze

The Ontario liquor store launched home delivery this week.

It's by snail mail, so unfortunately, it won't be much help if you run out of beer while hosting a barbecue or just need a mojito delivered, pronto, because you're thirsty, and it's hot outside. 

Here's how the new delivery works.

Maybe don't cut this cord

How fast can you type A-L-A-R-M-I-N-G?

Apparently, some wireless keyboards can let hackers see everything you type, including passwords, from as far as 75 metres away. 

Check to see if your keyboard is one that could be talking trash about you.

Your call is very important to us

We've all been there: You're dealing with your cellphone company's customer service and want to throw your phone against the wall (which would just require more service).

We even cracked the code of getting a good deal on your cellphone plan.

Now, the CRTC wants to know what you really think of your wireless carrier.

On TV: How to get the 411 on your kid's teachers

If your child's teacher has been disciplined, how would you find out about it? We looked at how serious complaints about teachers are handled across Canada and found that in most provinces, teacher discipline is rare, slow and secretive.

Watch the full story on CBC TV this weekend or online now.