“Extreme” travel inconveniences — and how to avoid them
I’m still wondering how I ended up in seat 18E — a middle seat — on a Hong Kong Express flight from Phuket, Thailand, to Hong Kong. But it was an extreme inconvenience.
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Planning a trip for 2026? Don’t miss this must-have accessory, say experts
It’s not fear driving Harry Wenkert to make a “must-have” travel purchase for 2026. It’s peace of mind, he says.
I canceled my cruise, but my $19,148 credit card claim is lost at sea
Brent Feinberg and his wife cancel their cruise after a medical emergency. Why won’t their credit card cover their $19,148 loss?
Denied boarding and turned down by insurance — can I help this reader?
When Jennifer contacted me, I thought she had an excellent chance of getting a partial refund from her travel insurance company.
Dad’s sick – why won’t Allianz cover Mom’s claim?
Chris James’ mother cancels her vacation after his father falls ill. Why won’t Allianz cover her insurance claim?
Does insurance cover my frequent flier miles?
He uses frequent flier miles to pay for a return flight to the United States from Australia. Insurance company is balking at a refund.
My ticket credit is gone — can you help me get it back?
Velta Mahon’s airline ticket credit is gone and she says it’s Hotwire’s fault. Is there any hope of a refund?
Is JetBlue scaring passengers into buying travel insurance?
If you’re a frequent flier, maybe you’ve already been roughed up by an airline, rhetorically speaking. I try to stay away from planes myself. I fly very infrequently and I book airline tickets even less.
Will travel insurance cover my missed tour?
Carolyn Cluff’s husband is injured in Portugal and he misses part of his tour. Now their travel insurance company is balking at paying their claim, even though their policy should cover them. How does she persuade the insurance company to reconsider?