What’s new on Elliott: Bankrupt hotels, you don’t own your phone calls, and Orbitz pledges a total price

September 15, 2009

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Burning question: What’s your one airline wish? The holidays are coming up, and I thought I would ask you, dear readers, if you could make one wish of the airline industry — anything at all — what would it be? Eliminate luggage fees? Start quoting a fare that actually covers the price of the trip? Please send me a note and don’t forget to include your full name, city, and what you do for a living.

In this issue. How to tell if a bank is about to foreclose on your hotel. Plus, who owns your Internet phone calls? And Orbitz promises it will deliver a “total” price.

New posts

Bankrupt hotel? 5 insider tips for knowing your resort is in foreclosure

Hey travelers, who owns your Internet phone call? Hint: it may not be you

OK, when did they start handing out these frequent flier cards?

Starwood tweaks onerous cancellation policy after customers compare it to airlines

How the travel industry can win you back

At the Vero Beach Hotel & Spa

Socked for my friend’s single supplement

Orbitz’ Harford: Quoting a total price is “a strategic priority for us”

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got gift ideas September 17, 2009 at 11:42 am

Thanks for all the great tips!

Jeff September 17, 2009 at 10:45 pm

Hi,

I came across your blog via Google alert for travel accessories. I was curious if you’d be interested in a blogroll link exchange. My blog is at http://oh-4.com/blog .

Thanks.

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