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Travel Troubleshooter: Orbitz Promises Free Bag On Flight, Then Makes Passenger Pay

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Q: I booked a Condor Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Frankfurt, Germany, through Orbitz for my family. Orbitz's website explicitly listed the fare as economy classic, which included one free 70-pound checked bag for both legs of the trip. The confirmation itinerary confirmed this.

But Condor's email showed something different. Our ...Read more

Travel Troubleshooer: After Paying For Cruise In Full, Traveler Gets Hit With Extra Charges

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Q: I recently booked a seven-day Caribbean cruise on Holland America. I paid $650 for a veranda stateroom, courtesy of an MGM casino certificate. An agent verbally confirmed the booking, and I got a zero-balance invoice. Then Holland America changed the price to $1,450 and told me to pay $800 more, or I would lose my cabin.

I've begged ...Read more

Travel Troubleshooter: National Car Rental Holds Wrongful Claim Over Renter's Head

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Q: I recently rented a Hyundai Sonata from National at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Within minutes of driving off the lot, I started hearing noises from under the car. I drove a couple of exits, then turned around and brought it back.

When I entered the National facility, one of the attendants said, "Well, there's another Sonata with ...Read more

 

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