Travel
DOT to airlines: Refunds are not optional for canceled flights
The Department of Transportation issued a stark message to airlines that serve the U.S. Friday, reminding carriers that they must provide cash refunds to travelers whose flights are canceled by the airline.
Venezuela
Venezuelan naval boat rams cruise liner, damages itself, sinks
The proprietors of the German-owned RCGS Resolute cruise ship said its vessel had been receiving maintenance in international waters on Tuesday morning when the armed navy boat approached it and ordered it to change direction.
The encounter escalated when, according to the company, “gun shots were fired and, shortly thereafter, the navy vessel approached the starboard side at speed with an angle of 135 degrees and purposely collided with the RCGS Resolute.”
...”While the RCGS Resolute sustained minor damages, not affecting vessel’s seaworthiness, it occurs that the navy vessel suffered severe damages while making contact with the ice-strengthened bulbous bow of the ice-class expedition cruise vessel RCGS Resolute and started to take water,” the company’s statement said.
People are still flying. Stuck on stupid.
Thanks for the airline update.
I took the voucher when they canceled my flight since it was obvious it was going to be a hassle to get the refund.
I haven’t decided to pressure the airline for a refund yet, but they _really_ don’t want to mess with me if I decide to go that way.
I have made some posts explaining how to get what you want from big corporations—short version, run your own scorched Earth negative PR campaign—and they will more than happy to meet your every wish. ;-)