{"id":151,"date":"2015-07-11T06:04:45","date_gmt":"2015-07-11T06:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nocrappyexcuses.com\/?p=151"},"modified":"2015-07-11T06:08:45","modified_gmt":"2015-07-11T06:08:45","slug":"same-s-different-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nocrappyexcuses.com\/index.php\/2015\/07\/11\/same-s-different-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Same S***, Different Day…."},"content":{"rendered":"

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In my opinion, all of the flight insurance and similar plans are just a way for said company to take advantage of the consumer. Specifically related to airlines, since I started buying my own tickets in 1998, I’ve always opted out of the $25+ flight insurance. I’ve done this for the simple reason that I know if there’s a legitimate reason to cancel \/ change, MOST airlines will work with you if you’re patient and respectful. And the one time that they won’t, if you have to eat a $125 change fee, that’s far less than all of the money you’ve wasted for insurance.<\/p>\n

IMO, this all is a BAD idea. But since it makes millions for the airlines every year, it must be a good idea, right? WRONG.<\/p>\n

Well, while I see it and it is my belief & opinion that it is WRONG, some other industries see it as a great idea. Case in poin — Active.com has started to offer the same service. On the race that I just registered for, it was offered at $6.99. IMO, just like the airline industry, this is another WASTE. The reality is that if you have a legitimate reason, 95%+ of ROs\/RDs will either let you transfer your bib or refund it. And for that small percentage that won’t you’ll still be ahead by not having spent your money on this.<\/p>\n

I don’t believe the airline industry will EVER remove the flight insurance or checked bag fees. They’ve both gotten legs under them and will stay because they’ve succeeded. I truly hope that Active.com will pull this as part of the registration process before it gets legs.<\/p>\n

Remember — just because something ‘works’ doesn’t mean it’s always a good idea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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