Traveling is a lot of fun, but don't let your vacation fall victim
to scams, world events or changing regulations. By staying informed
and being a careful consumer, your dream vacation can be everything
you want it to be.
TRAVEL
ALERTS
Far & Wide Bankruptcy
Tips
On September 24, 2003, Far & Wide filed for federal bankruptcy
protection in the Southern District of Florida. According to Far
& Wide, some of its subsidiaries will be re-acquired by its
previous owners and plan to continue operating. If you currently
have a reservation with a Far & Wide company, you should work
with your travel agent to determine your next step.
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travel alerts
FLYING
BANKRUPT AIRLINES
In these tough economic times, struggling airlines may declare bankruptcy.
It's one thing when the carrier stops flying altogether - and you
already have a ticket - but what should you do if it is continuing
to operate flights? TravelSense offers these tips
to consumers holding tickets on any airline that has declared Chapter
11 bankruptcy.
AVOIDING TRAVEL
SCAMS
Everybody loves a vacation, especially one that's offered at an
unbeatable price. If you have been offered a great bargain on a
cruise or resort vacation, but you cannot seem to get all the details
unless you pay the company first, it may be a scam. Here
are some tips to help identify - and avoid - travel scams.
TRAVEL COMPLAINTS
Even the most well-prepared travelers can encounter some problems
during a trip. Here are some tips
to help you get these problems resolved.
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