Would you pay extra to use the overhead bin?
Jetstar’s overhead bin used to be free. But starting next year, it comes with a price tag of up to $37. The airline calls it choice. Would you pay to use the overhead bin?
🔓 PLUS: Which travel companies did scammers impersonate more than 260,000 times this year? And should you book a private jet this summer? Answers are in our Members Only section. Scroll down for more.
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📌 Here’s what you missed this week
Catch up on the latest stories from the Elliott Report
Would you pay extra to use the overhead bin?
If you’ve ever wondered what they’ll think of next—at least when it comes to airline fees—here’s your answer: Jetstar announced this week that it will soon charge you to put a bag in the overhead bin.
A stunning reversal for airline consumer rights
The government hasn’t assessed a single civil penalty against an airline for violating consumer protection rules this year.
More travelers are losing their insurance claims because of this. Don’t be one of them.
When something goes wrong on the road — a flight delay, vanishing luggage, illness — you file a travel insurance claim, expecting a quick reimbursement.
My hotel reservation disappeared. Why won’t Booking.com refund me for my new room?
A missing hotel reservation left him booking two rooms at his own expense. What to do when a hotel cannot find you, and how to get the difference back.
Viva Aerobus canceled my flight. Why did it send my $844 refund to the wrong bank?
Viva Aerobus cancels Carol Bartell’s flight to Mexico and insists on wiring her refund to a U.S. bank account. But the money disappears after a SWIFT code error sends the cash to the wrong credit union.
The laws of physics say you can’t be in two places at once—unless you have a Capital One card
Kim Calla has a superpower. According to her credit card issuer, she can sit in two airline seats at the same time.
Coolcations aren’t cool anymore. Why you should book a trip to a hot place
Is the rush to the Arctic Circle really the smartest way to beat the summer heat, or is it just the fastest way to burn through your savings?
Should airlines ban robots?
Three of the big four carriers already have. Does their reasoning hold up?
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Discount business class seats and buying one-way tickets
Have you ever bought a discount business class ticket? Was it worth it? William, one of our Backchannel Founding Members, is curious. Join the discussion on Backchannel now. (Thanks for signing up early as a founder, William!) Also, please join our discussion on the end of airline passenger rights as we know them.
🔒 MEMBERS ONLY: Red alert for travel scams
The bad guys are targeting two travel companies in particular. Details are in today’s Members Only section.
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