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In this issue. How to boost your online power when you travel. Plus, tips for avoiding fare errors and are travel clubs worth the money?
New posts
• Hey, travelers: 7 secrets for boosting your online power (MSNBC)
• Should airlines honor low fares that are obvious mistakes? (The Washington Post)
• “I am fearful I will lose the money we worked so hard to save”
• Is Spirit Airlines’ $9 Fare Club worth the money? Can I get my money back if it isn’t?
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Christopher Elliott is the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals. Critics have called it “eye-opening” and “inspiring” — it’ll “grab your attention and won’t let go.” Order your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iTunes.
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