Travel Tip
First, one thing you might want to bring to travelers' attention
is that little clause in the IATA Regulations pertaining to
"involuntary rerouting" -- where the airline has to make other
arrangements for ticketed and checked-in passengers whose
flights are delayed more than 3 hours. I have used it a few
times, although it has required a strong push on my part to
get an airline to move me on, regardless of the cost to
them. Airlines have endorsed tickets (even absorbing upgrades),
paid for short-time hotel (by-the-hour airport hotels), bought
me fresh clothing, etc... whether in compliance with the IATA
regulations or just to get rid of an annoyance, I cannot say.... What
I can say is not to bother complaining to a counter clerk, but to
corner a supervisor (and I do mean physically force (but not
man-handle) them into a corner, not letting them move away until
they give in)
Second: now is the time to make reservations and reserve tickets
for the Prague Spring Music Festival... and for your travelers,
the Czech Government is looking into the two-price system employed by
hotels, restaurants and theatre where Czechs pay less than half what
is charged tourists. For music lovers.. what other city in the world
has a 10 meter high metronome clicking back and forth above the city?
-Paul
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