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This week’s burning question
Getting a biased fare through an online travel agency? We’re looking for anyone who has recently used an online travel agency like Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity or Priceline, and believed they were looking at all available fares. Later, you discovered there were lower fares or a more convenient routing through an airline that wasn’t listed on the site. We’d love to hear your story. Here’s how to reach us.
The latest news from Consumer Traveler
When a big lie gets legs in Congress
Consumers and the free market are facing a full frontal attack from the airlines. Their minions have swarmed through the House of Representatives casting an untruth that members both Republican and Democrat are swallowing hook, line and sinker.
Nickel and diming — a path to consumer discontent and DOT assistance
American Airlines President Scott Kirby, speaking at a recent research conference, defended “nickel-and-diming” by the airlines.
Are airlines pulling a bait and switch?
Alina Novak’s complaint had a familiar ring to it. While she was searching for an inexpensive round-trip ticket from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on TripAdvisor.com, she stumbled upon a $177 airfare.
6 European hotel booking tips
These days the internet makes it really easy to book a hotel anywhere in the world. Except when it doesn’t.
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