While we’re in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States has become something of a pariah, with very few countries willing to allow Americans to enter. Our number …
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Airlines
American Airlines’ CEO Says: “Let’s Go Fly, For God’s Sake!”
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe coronavirus pandemic had practically wrecked the travel industry. Right now, either your travel-related business is losing money, or you can’t work for your company because it’s closed or downsized, …
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The murder of George Floyd in May has sparked support of “Black Lives Matter” like never before. The movement has caused the U.S. to take a hard look at the …
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Airlines
Connecticut Mayor Sues Delta Over “Emotional Support” Dog Bite
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe mayor of Bridgeport Connecticut is seeking unspecified damages in a lawsuit he’s filed against Delta Air Lines in state Superior Court. According to the New Haven Register and other …
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Hotels
Understanding Hotel Taxes, Resort Fees & Deposits For Incidentals
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you find a hotel rate, especially in the United States, you will rarely, if ever pay just that amount. Just like when you purchase an item in the U.S., …
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Weekly Recap
Complaining Passenger Got What He Deserved, Air NZ Can’t Sell Tix Until Gov’t Solves New Problem, Airline Alliances Join To Help Passengers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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On July 1, Southwest Airlines changed one of its options for payments at ticket counters, and it’s one that’s been over a decade in the making. They no longer accept …
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Key West has put a referendum on its November ballot that would limit the size of cruise ships that could call on the city’s port. In the month since the …
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Thanks to a report filed by an in-house whistleblower last month, you may now see some changes when at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at airports, at least while …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended its no sail order for all cruise ships departing from the U.S. The order had been set to expire on …