The New York Times – Travel:
Hotel ‘junk fees’ are becoming an increasingly annoying part of the travel experience. New proposals before Congress take aim at them.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Travelers Who Need Visas to Visit Europe Face a Monthslong Wait
The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers who require a short-term visas to visit Europe say they face monthslong delays, jeopardizing their travel plans and making an already unpredictable system worse.
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How to Get the Best Foreign Exchange Rate
The New York Times – Travel:
How to avoid foreign transaction and bank fees, and where to get the best rate when you travel abroad.
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If It’s Expensive, Does That Make It a Luxury Watch?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
There are several reasons brands increased their prices in recent years, and positioning certainly was one of them.
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Why Charter and Disney Are Fighting, and What It Means for Viewers
The New York Times – Sports:
Millions of subscribers to Charter’s Spectrum service cannot watch the U.S. Open or college football games this weekend, and the dispute has far-reaching implications for the industry.
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The Risks of ‘Skiplagging’
The New York Times – Travel:
Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains, but airlines prohibit the practice.
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How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem
The New York Times – Sports:
The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled.
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It’s Simple: Fewer Watches, Higher Prices
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
“Let’s face the reality,” one executive said, “this is a trend in the luxury business. And we are part of that business.”
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AMC Theater Chain to Stop Charging for Better Seats
The New York Times – Film:
The contentious initiative will be abandoned next month, though the company will roll out a new one involving lounge-style seating in the front rows.