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you do not take to time to read this article then you could be the
next victim of online travel purchase. I, like most Americans, when
purchasing things online or installing new software usually skip
over the long terms of agreement presented before you can complete
an online sale or installation. Because of this, we become victim
to our travel sellers stipulations.
Most online travel booking sites don’t guarantee that you
will get what you pay for. Not only is their service not guaranteed
but you are not guaranteed to receive a refund if they fail to deliver.
Here are just a few snippets of some of the agreements provided
by top online booking sites. You will never just click “I
Agree” again!
TRAVELOCITY
Source: http://svc.travelocity.com/info/info_popup/0,,TRAVELOCITY:EN|TERMS_WINDOW,00.html
Source Date: June 22, 2003
INDEMNIFICATION. You shall defend and indemnify Travelocity.com
and any third party providers and distributors and their officers,
directors, employees and agents from and against any claim, cause
of action or demand, including without limitation reasonable legal
and accounting fees, brought by or on your behalf in excess of the
liability described herein or by third parties as a result of your
use of this site.
Interpretation: This means that --not only can
you NOT sue them; but if you do, you must defend them. Hmm.
EXPEDIA
Source: http://www.expedia.com/daily/service/legal.asp?CCheck=1
Source Date: June 22, 2003
THE CARRIERS, HOTELS AND OTHER SUPLIERS PROVIDING TRAVEL
OR OTHER SERVICES FOR EXPEDIA, INC. ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
AND NOT AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF EXPEDIA, INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES.
EXPEDIA, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THE ACTS, ERRORS,
OMISSIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, BREACHES OR NEGLIGENCE OF
ANY SUCH SUPPLIERS OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURIEIS, DEATH, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, OR OTHER DAMAGES OR EXPENSES RESULTING THEREFROM. EXPEDIA,
INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES HAVE NO LIABILITY AND WILL MAKE NO REFUND
IN THE EVENT OF ANY DELAY, CANCELLATION, OVERBOOKING, STRIKE, FORCE
MAJEURE OR OTHER CAUSES BEYOND THEIR DIRECT CONTROL, AND THEY HAVE
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSE, OMISSIONS, DELAYS,
RE-ROUTING OR ACTS OF ANY GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY.
Interpretation: Basically, they are liable for
nothing; no matter what.
ORBITZ
Source: http://www.orbitz.com/App/registration/terms_popup.jsp
Source Date: June 22, 2003
DISCLAIMER. Neither Orbitz nor the FAA makes any promises
or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of any
delay or other air traffic management information on this site,
and Orbitz and the FAA expressly disclaims liability for any errors
and omissions.
Interpretation: [Ahem]. Hopefully, you get the
point.
A quality travel agent will go-above-and-beyond for you. The benefits
far outweigh the minor additional cost as compared to 'do-it-yourself'
online purchasing. Seek out a quality travel agent and give your
mind a rest.
Bon Voyage!
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