I caught the last 5 minutes of a 30min show on the FLN network called Top 20 Travel Tips. Seeing only the last 5 minutes allowed me to catch the #2 and #1 travel tips.
#2 was a great one, and something I didn't know about! "Invoke the 240 rule". This rule says that if your flight is cancelled, delayed or misconnected and it is clearly the airlines fault, you are intitled to the next available flight even if it is not on the same airline. AND even if the available seats are first class!!
Three things to remember:
1. The delay or cancellation must clearly be the airline's fault (ex: not weather related)
2. Some "newer" airlines don't honor this rule because they weren't around when this rule was set in place and they didn't "sign the agreement".
3. Be polite when negotiating the 240 rule. Even though you are entitled to the 240 rule, the negotiating will go a lot smoother if you keep a smile on your face.
While I agree with #1, it was a little disappointing and anti-climactic. "Avoid getting lost; get GPS". This is a no-brainer these days. A GPS can help make your vacation less stressful when traveling to a city you are unfamiliar with. Even if you have directions to and from your hotel or airport, a GPS is priceless if you run across unexpected road construction. And using a handheld GPS over a paper map can help you look less like a tourist.
Did anyone watch the entire show? Did I miss anything good?
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