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I Sometimes Believe Life Is Very Unfair

For those of us who love to travel, (I realize this isn't nor should it be our topmost concern) but, this disease has wreaked havoc on travel plans.

I had 2 trips scheduled. One to my home state and the other to Egypt. I was leaving for one trip in April and May for the second one.

the travel agent reimbursed me 100% on my Egypt trip. BUT the trip to NY on Delta was the problem. I had insurance. There is an exclusion for pandemics/epidemics. Delta will only allow a change within one year of the purchase. So for those of us who schedule in advance, we have little time to use the ticket.

I booked my hotel on hotels.com. Nonrefundable because I got a great deal. American has agreed to extend my ticket until year end.

I am going to lose money. The airlines needs to step to the plate and offer what the cruise lines are offering.

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jim44444 · 70-79, M

A lot of disruptions to our lives. I am glad I had not bought tickets for our June trip yet.
We canceled our plans to visit kids in NC next week. Not worth the hassle if more stuff gets closed.
The travel industry is notorius for trying to keep your money even in times of disaster.

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Carissimi · F

Wish I could do that, but I’m always thinking, “anything could happen in the next 3-6 months.” @akindheart

jim44444 · 70-79, M

@Carissimi I usually make plans well in advance but this year I have procrastinated. Lucky me.
I am assuming that my 3 day bike ride at end of April will be a no go.

Carissimi · F

Unless you do it alone. @jim44444

Carissimi · F

I agree. They have enough money to reimburse everyone. Hopefully, you can use your ticket before the year is up.

akindheart · 61-69, F

@Carissimi i have a geneological road trip planned for KY in April. that has not been cancelled yet. but i am going to have to take a trip somewhere to use the other ticket to NY. pissed about it because the airlines will keep the money no matter what. Delta said their system purges automatically after one year

Carissimi · F

That’s not right. Under these circumstances, there should be no time limit, or maybe one year after the date of complete eradication of the virus. @akindheart

jjoe01

Sad, I cancelled my trip to Asia in two weeks. At least they give me credit to use for one year.

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akindheart · 61-69, F

@jjoe01 i called my credit card. i will lose my frequent flier credits.

jjoe01

@akindheart But you get your money back.

akindheart · 61-69, F

@jjoe01 i paid 250.00 cash and 100.00 credit with miles. i will lose the miles. no guarantee i will get the 250.00

luv2fish · 61-69, M

We just about got trapped on the little island of Roatan when this virus became an issue. It's a beautiful island and would love to go back.

gregloa · 61-69, M

OMG really?

akindheart · 61-69, F

@gregloa yep. truth

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