A late fee? But I paid my rent on time!
Stacey Hopkins pays half a month’s rent after a new owner moves into the building and changes the due date for rent checks. But now she’s being charged a late fee. What’s going on?
Here’s why you shouldn’t show up late to the gate
When Stephen Oualline and his daughter arrived at the gate in Kona, Hawaii, for their Alaska Airlines trip San Diego, they were told that the plane had already departed. After a rebooking and an unplanned overnight in Oakland, Calif., Oualline wanted the airline to reimburse him for the money he spent to get them home, but it refused. Now he wants us to help him — but can we?
Her Delta Air Lines flight crew didn’t show up for work
Deborah Glotzer showed up for her recent Delta Air Lines flight from Boston to Seattle. Her flight crew didn’t.
How to never miss your flight
I recently was inspired by my wife (who often inspires me). Unfortunately, this inspiration took place during a frantic phone call as she was stuck on the highway, 20 minutes before her plane’s scheduled departure. This flight was the only one that would have enabled her to make it in time for a business meeting.
Should cruise lines take a hard line on late customers?
Don’t miss the boat.
If you do, you could end up on this site, your story discussed and dissected in front of tens of thousands of readers.
Another $246 for a late rental? This must be some kind of mistake.
When Charles Whitmore returned his Dollar rental to the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., airport location less than 24 hours after it was due, he expected to pay a penalty. But $246? That must be some kind of mistake.
The story of a slow boat, a missed plane and a $200 change fee
The case came in on a Saturday afternoon, just as a brutal winter storm descended on the East Coast. Richard Pryzeki reported that his son and family were stuck on the Carnival, which was trying to dock in Tampa. Could I help them?
Did he really miss Qatar’s cut-off?
When Douglas Molander got stuck in Bangkok traffic on his way to the airport, he was worried about making it in time.
If my plane is late, why do I have to be at the gate on time?
United’s early morning departure from Orlando to San Francisco is one of the more gruesome flights in the U.S. Orlando International Airport is big, the security lines are long, and there are many infrequent fliers, especially families.
Six months later, Dollar wants me to pay $808
Talk about a late bill. Six months ago, Les Baker rented a car from Dollar Rent A Car in St.
Avoid early and late check-out fees – here’s how
Have hotel chains turned to airline tactics by charging ridiculous fees, such as early departure and late check-out fees? And
Alaska Airlines bumped a real American hero – should I get involved?
It’s not every day that you hear from a real American hero like Chuck Yeager. Yes, the Chuck Yeager. It turns out he and his wife, Victoria, catch my syndicated column in The Sacramento Bee.
A perfect score for Southwest Airlines — perfectly awful!
I’m a big fan of Southwest Airlines, but the latest Transportation Department report card isn’t.
And the award for tardiest airline of the summer goes to …
… American Airlines, according to a report released late today by FlightStats. Less than two-thirds of its flights — 64.55 percent — were considered on-time. An eye-popping 16.20 percent of its flights were more than 44 minutes late.