The New York Times – Travel:
A woman splurged for a lie-flat seat, but it got jammed in the horizontal position for most of the 14-hour flight. How much should United compensate her?
Category: Rebates and Refunds
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Help! The Hotel Had Rodents, and Our Credit Card Won’t Accept a Dispute.
The New York Times – Travel:
A couple spent $630 to reserve a room at Yosemite a year in advance, but days before their trip, they learned it had a rodent problem. Why did Citi tell them it was too late?
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I Had Buyer’s Remorse. It Almost Ended My Marriage.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When you can’t agree on the right city to live in, home can be more hell than haven.
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Common Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 2024
The New York Times – Travel:
Our columnist begs you to avoid middlemen, get promises in writing and stop expecting perfection in an imperfect world.
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One Couple Reconsiders Their Cruise as War Continues in the Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
A Jewish couple about to go on a long-delayed $29,000 dream trip to Egypt and Jordan are afraid to travel because of the war in Gaza, but Viking says it’s safe.
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Help! My Tour Got Canceled But Travel Insurance Won’t Pay
The New York Times – Travel:
Destruction from Hurricane Ian led a tour operator to cancel a 10-day excursion to Cuba, leaving a woman with a useless $1,500 plane ticket. That’s what travel insurance is for, right? Our columnist dives into the red tape.
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Solving Your Travel Nightmare Is His Mission
The New York Times – Travel:
Seth Kugel, who writes the Tripped Up column for The New York Times, offers readers travel advice and problem solving — including, once, a $17,000 refund.
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What Can Stranded Travelers Expect from Southwest?
The New York Times – Travel:
The troubled carrier says it will honor “reasonable requests for reimbursement” for those whose flights were delayed or canceled because of its meltdown. What will that mean in practice?
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Help! I’m 93, My Postponed Cruise Has Been Postponed Again, and I’d Like My Money Back.
The New York Times – Travel:
A cruise company keeps pushing back its planned journeys, offering credits instead of a refund, and a passenger feels like the ship has sailed on her ability to enjoy a boat trip. Our columnist tries to get her the cash.