Another tax on air travelers? It’s nonsense
Rochelle Peachey is no stranger to high taxes and fees on airline tickets. A frequent flier between Miami and London, she routinely sees government charges that double the price of her ticket.
Christopher Elliott
“Because of your attitude, you have earned a trip into our body scanner!”
Whenever I hear from someone like Angela Wright, I can almost predict the TSA’s knee-jerk response to her complaint.
Is this enough compensation? “Very disappointed” by Southwest – so they sent me a voucher
I‘ve already written about Southwest’s new restrictions on credits. Well, passengers haven’t exactly warmed to them and other policy changes.
TSA watch: Confessions of a rogue Transportation Security Officer
“As a proud American, I served my country with loyalty and dedication in the aftermath of 9/11 by joining the TSA and the fight on terror,” the letter begins.
The Travel Troubleshooter: Am I stuck with this $378 phone bill?
Jeffrey Grim can’t make a connection in Brussels because of an error made by his online travel agency. In order to fix the problem, he racks up $378 in phone bills. Should the company cover his expenses?
My father died — please refund my rental car
Sometimes, even death isn’t a good enough reason for a refund.
Ridiculous or not? “Low cost” airlines that cost more
When David Simon wanted to fly from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he assumed “low cost” airline Southwest would offer the lowest fare.
TSA watch: They’re looking for the wrong thing – and congratulating themselves for it
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
A “little dent” in my Enterprise rental adds $500 to my car rental bill
Carri Schoeller is charged an extra $500 after she returns her rental car to Enterprise. The reason? There’s a small scratch on the bumper. Didn’t they say little scratches don’t count? Yeah, but talk is cheap.
Case dismissed: Canceled our tour after a hurricane — how ’bout a refund?
When hurricane Irene plowed through the Northeast late last summer, she didn’t just leave half of New England underwater. The storm also ruined a vacation or two, including the tour of Niagara Falls Jim Allendoerfer had set up for his fiancee and her family.