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FUEL

I rented a car from Hertz in Miami a few months ago. Before returning it, I filled it up with gas. I double-checked the fuel gauge.

A $93 “top off” charge for my rental car?

January 22, 2024August 31, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Danny Griffin just received a $93 bill from Hertz for refueling his rental car. But wait, didn’t the company give him a receipt that verified his tank was full when he returned the vehicle? Yes, but that doesn’t make any difference.

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter
When Sylvia Dawson tried to book airline tickets from New York to London for a group traveling next month, she was taken aback by the fare.

Ridiculous or not? Airlines fall in love with fuel surcharges all over again

January 20, 2024April 6, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

When Sylvia Dawson tried to book airline tickets from New York to London for a group traveling next month, she was taken aback by the fare.

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Walter signed up for a British Airways Chase Visa card recently, he thought he’d be jetting off to London after earning just 50,000 miles.

Ridiculous or not? When a “fuel surcharge” costs more than an airline ticket

January 20, 2024March 23, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

When Walter Nissen signed up for a British Airways Chase Visa card recently, he though he’d be jetting off to London after earning just 50,000 miles.

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"What will they think of next?" here's one possible answer: How about an airline ticket price that rises or falls with the price of fuel?

Ridiculous or not? Allegiant proposes new airfare that changes before the date of travel

January 20, 2024February 28, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What will they think of next?” then here’s one possible answer: How about an airline ticket price that rises or falls with the price of fuel?

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