From our forums: time to re-regulate the airlines?
The TalkingTravelers forums are mulling the merits of re-regulating the airline industry. Recent comments from Robert Roach Jr., the general vice president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, triggered the debate.
From our forums: what ever happened to competition?
Our TalkingTravelers forums are on fire with a discussion about airline competition — specifically, the government’s granting of antitrust immunity to Skyteam.
Room with a wrong view
Bob Ledford is promised a room with a two-sided ocean view when he books through Expedia. But when he arrives, the view isn’t what he expected, the hotel doesn’t seem to care, and Expedia won’t post the negative review of the resort. What’s wrong with this picture?
From our forums: will gas prices affect travel?
It all started with a link to a cheap gas finder on our forums. From there, the discussion moved into familiar territory.
From our forums: What does an airline owe you for a delay?
Your flight’s delayed. What does your airline owe you? That’s what one traveler is wondering on the blazing hot TalkingTravelers forum (which you really ought to join now).
That’s some cleaning charge
Bart Everson’s bill at an Alabama resort includes a big surprise: a $166 “cleaning fee.” No, Everson didn’t trash the room; in fact, the charge hits his credit card before he even checks in. The fine print in his reservation does mention a cleaning fee, but doesn’t say how much he’ll be charged. Does he still have to pay?
Where are my vouchers?
After Myron Sigal’s wife is injured on a Mediterranean cruise, the Sigals can’t make their return flight from Venice to Philadelphia. US Airways promises them a voucher for the unused portion, but months later, there’s no sign of it. Is the money lost?
From our forums: Delta’s earnings in the toilet
There’s just no other way to put it. Delta Air Lines’ $6.39 quarterly loss has taken even industry insiders by surprise.
From our forums: what’s so new about girlfriend getaways?
Our TalkingTravelers forums are busy dissecting the phenomenon of girlfriend getaways. Some insist the trends has been with us for a long time. Others say it’s about time.
5 travel traps lurking in the fine print
Your cruise ship may not be seaworthy. Your airline isn’t responsible for your checked luggage, and if something’s stolen from your room, good luck getting the hotel to cover your losses. Surprised? Don’t be. It’s all in the fine print. Christopher Elliott takes a look at some travel contracts.