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Where To Go Next for Thursday, March 13
03-19-2008
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Antidote For Lost or Delayed Baggage Covering yourself for lost or delayed baggagecan be a smart move, advises the U.S. Travel Insurance Association. The more people travel, the more baggage mishaps increase.In fact, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (U.S. Department of Transportation), the nation's 20 largest carriers posted a mishandled baggage rate of 7.25 reports per 1,000 passengers for the first nine months of 2007, an almost 20% increase over the same time in 2006. "That translates into nearly 3.5 million bags delayed, lost or damaged for domestic airlines alone," says Brad Finkle, president of the UStiA." If you are traveling to Athens, Greece and your luggage arrives in Athens, Georgia, you have a problem.“ "Many travelers assume that the airlines must cover delayed baggage," says Finkle."While airlines may be liable up to $3,000 on domestic flights for lost or damaged baggage, compensation for baggage delays in case of bad weather or situations beyond the airline's control is up to each individual carrier.One airline may provide toiletries, another up to $25 per day and yet another may not provide anything for such delays.” A bag might have to remain missing anywhere from five to 21 days before it’s considered lost, according to Finkle. To make matters worse, international airlines’ compensation for loss, damage or delay under international agreements can be substantially less than U.S. requirements. The solution to avoiding personal financial damage caused by under compensation for lost or damaged bags, according to common sense and the admittedly biased opinion of the UStiA, is – what else – travel insurance. Passengers with travel insurance don't have to worry about when and whether their airline will cover necessary expenditures in case of weather or non-airline caused delays. Most comprehensive travel insurance policies include a delayed baggage benefit of $100 to $500 total to help with necessary purchases.Depending on the policy, the delayed baggage coverage may become effective within four to 24 hours from the time luggage is reported missing. "The assistance hotline provided with most travel insurance policies will also help track and coordinate the return of your bags so that you don't have to worry about calling the airline each day to find out the status of your bags," adds Finkle. ...More Recent Articles |
It's one of the first things many vacationers look for when they come to Hawaii: finding a way to experience a truly authentic Hawaiian activity. Now, with Ho'omau Na Mea Hala (continuing all things hala), a new and free cultural program presented by Mana Hawaii-Spirit of Hawaii Nei, visitors don't have to look far to get a first-hand glimpse of Hawaiian culture. ...More
Catering to discriminating palates, Crystal Cruises will once again feature some of the world's rarest and most prominent wines in two 2008 Ultimate Vintage Room Dinners. For an intimate spring dinner for just 12 guests, Piero Selvaggio of the famed Valentino restaurants will present creative culinary specialties with 13 vintages from his coveted private wine collection, including a "Super Tuscan" 1997 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido and a Piedmontese 1964 Barolo Riserva Granbussia Aldo Conterno. ...More
Cunard Line is proud to bring Liner Notes to public radio, a new literary travel series that explores fascinating destinations and thought-provoking ways that travel can be experienced and enjoyed. Hosted by cultural wunderkind Paul Holdengräber and recorded with notable and knowledgeable guests over lunch at the Captain's table aboard Queen Mary 2, the series of themed, one-hour shows takes listeners on a journey of wit, wisdom and wanderlust, exploring destinations as they have been imagined and as they exist in literature, painting, film, music and myth. ...More
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) recommends that cruisers carry a variety of payment options, including traveler’s checks when taking a voyage abroad. [Back to Press Releases Main]
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