More Americans are afraid to travel now. Here’s what to do about it.
Maybe it’s the one-two punch of the recent hurricanes in the Southeast or the escalating tensions in the Middle East. But Americans seem more afraid to travel than ever.
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Banned by American Airlines for being “intoxicated and engaging in sexual activity” — but was it her?
American Airlines says Erin Wright was drunk and had sex with a man on a recent flight, and now she’s banned. Wright says American Airlines didn’t give her a chance to tell her side of the story and that this is a case of mistaken identity — and she can prove it
My wedding was ruined! What does Sandals owe me?
Alex and Jaime Passakos say their honeymoon at Sandals was ruined — and they want compensation.
Traveling? Here’s what to say if you want to get the worst treatment — guaranteed!
It’s easy to get treated like a second-class citizen when you travel: Just say the wrong thing. That’s an undeniable fact that people are rediscovering during the busiest year in the history of modern travel.
My Amazon package never arrived. Now they’re hiding behind a freight forwarder
Mirella Veen orders $430 worth of computer equipment and shelves through Amazon. But her freight forwarder loses it while shipping it to St. Maarten. Who’s responsible?
Help! NCL and Chase are arguing about my $250 refund, but I just want my money back
Linda Carnivale wants her $250 cruise deposit refunded. But now her bank and cruise line are arguing over who is responsible for the money. Does it matter? And can she get her money back?
How companies try to silence you when you have a problem
The document seemed harmless enough — a “release of all claims” in exchange for a cash settlement. Lowe’s sent it to one of our readers when she asked it to fix a botched kitchen installation.
Aer Lingus made me miss my flight. Then it charged me these booking fees!
Catriona Garry misses her flight from Edinburgh to Boston because there’s only one ticket agent at the airport. Can she get $1,200 in rebooking fees refunded?
Problem with luggage: I waited too long to file a claim with my airline!
When Lesle Collins flew from Dallas to Denver last summer, her baggage did not. She tried to file a luggage claim — but she could not.
I ordered bras, but they sent me a hideous shower curtain
Deirdre Stewart orders six bras online but receives only two — plus a “hideous” shower curtain. Will PayPal’s protection plan help her?