Re: QM2 Repercussions




"gwm215 gwm215" <gwm215@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Does this 100% refund set a precedent in the cruise industry? Oh, yes!
> Certainly it muddies the policies on itinerary changes known before
> departure or those incurred from sailing on a vessel with a pre-existing
> condition [passenger contracts will probably grow in length and require
> more formal acceptance before sailing].
>

Or perhaps, if they want to sail from US locations, the cruise lines will be
required to have contracts that provide more passenger protection.

For a long time, cruise lines have played the "international waters" card...
where they basically do pretty much whatever the want, and get away with it.
Where no laws apply.

Maybe it's time for some consumer protection.

--Tom


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