Video Explains One Of The Most Lucrative Mileage Exploits Of All Time

by Gary Leff

Apr 04 2020

You’d buy coins from the U.S. government at face value, pay by credit card, and get free shipping. There were ever-changing rules about how many coins you could buy and how often, but for a time it was unlimited – and some people bought seven figures worth.

The coins were heavy. You had to take them to the bank. And you had to track shipments. But that there was no net cash cost to the deal, and no real limit for awhile on how much you could earn, plus that it lasted in one form or another for about three years makes it an all-time classic.

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US Government: Airlines Must Contact Everyone They Refused A Refund To And Offer One

by Gary Leff

Apr 03 2020

DOT is telling airlines that continuing to deny refunds for cancelled flights and significant schedule changes is “a violation of the carriers’ obligation that could subject the carrier to an enforcement action.”

However the government will not act against airlines that have improperly refused refunds already provided they get their act together and fix their policy, educate staff about the change, and contact everyone that already took a voucher to let them know they are entitled to a refund.

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Department Of Transportation Will Make Airlines Offer Refunds For Cancelled Flights

by Gary Leff

united plane
Apr 03 2020

In an interview Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says that airlines have to refund customers when they cancel flights. That’s clear, published DOT policy.

Secretary Chao also said that the government should not ground the airlines, and that flying decisions should be left up to them – and that the nation needs the airlines flying, even now.

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Travel To Australia From $360 Roundtrip From All Over The U.S. This Fall Or Winter

by Gary Leff

sydney opera house at sunset
Apr 02 2020

You can fly to Australia from all across the U.S. this fall and winter starting at just $360 roundtrip.

Airlines are waiving change fees for travel booked now, so if you do have to change your planes you’ll at least get a full travel credit without penalty to use on a future trip. Hopefully this is far enough out that we can travel again without worry!

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