The New York Times – Travel:
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Thinking About a Solo Cruise? Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
As solo cruising becomes more popular, pricing and cabin types are changing. Deals can be found, especially with advance planning, but it takes a little know-how.
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How Much Money Did This Year’s Met Gala Raise?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ticket prices to the event have sharply risen, making it a fund-raising bonanza for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
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Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.
The New York Times – Travel:
A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston. But the company canceled the trip and returned only $49.99, prompting an 18-month fight over a principle.
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Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
The New York Times – Travel:
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.
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What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees
The New York Times – Travel:
The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect.
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Here’s Why This Bouquet of Red Roses Costs $72 in NYC.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A dozen red roses is timeless. But its price tag is not. At Ditmars Flower Shop in Queens, where costs have soared in recent years, a bouquet is $72, up from $60 in 2019.
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Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers
The New York Times – Travel:
Are you a flexible traveler? Holland America’s standby cruises may be for you. The cost: $49 a day, excluding fees, taxes and extras. The catch: It might be a hair-raising, last-minute scramble.
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Japan Airlines Downgraded Our First Class Seats and Skimped on the Refund
The New York Times – Travel:
A couple is bumped from ultraluxury to semi-luxury on a trans-Pacific flight and receives what they feel is only a pittance in compensation.