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Forum

Nobody was unruly, but the flight got canceled anyway

A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto never left the ground because one young child would not stay in a seat belt. Nobody was unruly. No crew…

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Commentary

States are doubling down on consumer protections. But why do airlines get a pass?

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Destinations

In Queenstown, tourism sustainability comes down to earth

Essential Reading

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StubHub says the Rick Springfield concert was postponed, but it wasn’t. Can I get a refund?

The Travel Troubleshooter

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Advocacy

No, blood on the walls does not count as a vacation rental amenity

On Travel

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Commentary

A stunning reversal for airline consumer rights

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Safe Travels

More travelers are losing their insurance claims because of this. Don’t be one of them.

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Problem Solved

My hotel reservation disappeared. Why won’t Booking.com refund me for my new room?

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The Travel Troubleshooter

Viva Aerobus canceled my flight. Why did it send my $844 refund to the wrong bank?

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This summer’s biggest points swindle

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Airlines want to hide the real price of your ticket. Should the government let them?

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The FBI wants you to report cruise crime. Then what?

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You’re mad at the wrong machine

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The laws of physics say you can’t be in two places at once—unless you have a Capital One card

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Is this the worst check-in policy in the history of travel?

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I paid $500 for an upgrade on Swiss, then the airline kept it

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The $1,863 mistake: Why a missing last name cost one passenger his ticket

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Can Wellington become the world’s first zero-waste capital?

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A New Zealand ecosanctuary with a 500-year plan to turn back the clock

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On Tahiti’s outer islands, time is the ultimate luxury

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How an airport sandwich could destroy your next vacation

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Do I still need to take photos of my rental car?

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No more digital detoxes? Why you should keep your phone with you when you travel

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New ways to make your hotel room safe

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