Consumer protections are improved in new Senate and House versions of the FAA bill. With the introduction the House and the Senate versions of the […]
House FAA bill allows false advertising…and some good stuff
the final price that consumers want to see is the total cost. Under this bill, the advertised price of my current ticket from Washington, DC, to Madrid, Spain, would be $240.50*. The asterisk is important because it will tell passengers in small type that this price is based on one-half of a round-trip ticket without mandatory taxes and fees. That asterisk adds another $374 to the total ticket. The actual price for this trip is $855.
Marriott-Starwood merger — the first big anti-consumer cancellation policies?
Marriott’s new cancellation policies will mean consumers will have to be more aware of changes. Marriott touts their buying Starwood Hotels and Resorts as a […]
Cars for a summer drive
Reality check: Most of us (me included) are just talking about cars. We don’t have the money for a new vehicle, and even if we did, we’re reluctant to take on another burden. But for those of us who need a new set of wheels, there’s a right way to do it. The perfect summer road trip cars, it turns out, have a few things in common.
7 new cruiser tips
If you’re a new cruiser, you likely have question after question about making your reservation, what actually happens on cruises, meals, entertainment, tipping and many other issues. I’ve found that new cruisers unless they’ve spoken to some “old salts,” haven’t considered some issues they should think about, so here are seven new cruiser tips about potentially unknown concerns.