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I would argue that 4Mbps fell within the "normal" limit for Stream pre-Starlink. Rarely was I ever able to get better than 1.5. Occasionally 3 but my normal would have been less than 1Mbps with over 1200mSec of latency. I can understand the throttle based on the package one buys. I would think that 10Mbps would be the max for Stream, then throttle down to 5 with a minimum of 3 for the lowest package. All of this without any increase in current pricing

Would be interested to know what package you were paying for and if the prices have raised dramatically. 5.19Mbps is fast compared to "back in the day", however, it's still obviously throttled back. Thanks for sharing though.

Buy a policy from a 3rd party vendor or a broker. Put the cost of the trip at $500. (I say $500 because pricing is the same from $1 to $500, then increases at $500 increments) You'll still get the full medical and evac coverage this way. You'll also have a bit of the rest of the comprehensive if needed.

Yes

As Hank said, good question. My wife fell in Cancun and needed x-rays and stitches. Had to put $3600 on the credit card before services began. Total charge was about $3400. We're traveling to Europe next year. I'm taking a card with $25K credit limit along with a very good travel insurance policy bought thru a broker who has been very helpful in the past dealing with an emergency.

Thanks to all who responded. Saving tons of cash by not having to but an internet package and a beverage package for 2 for a 13 day cruise.

Anthem of the Seas Grand Suite Both of us are Diamond As I understand things as of today, we receive 4 drink vouchers each each of us receive free zoom internet since we are in a GS So, my questions are (with these considerations that we no longer drink alcohol like we used to) Will the 1 or 2 drinks we have each night in the Suite Lounge count towards the voucher? Maybe 3 or 4 specialty coffee's a day. So, should that be a "Refreshment pkg", or a "coffee card"? Refreshment pkg offers coffee's along with water and sodas. And the JR Shakes 😁

Please provide a link or source for this information. It is my understanding that some insurers “may” provide a means to guarantee payment in some limited cases. However, I have never been told or read from a reliable source that a “Primary policy will quite often guarantee or pay the deposit required”.

Not even close.

A requirement? No However, can you afford a major medical emergency on a cash based system? Your Blue Cross Blue Shield may have an international rider but know that Cozumel General Hospital is NOT going to direct bill your insurance company and let you go home. There are many stories recently where people had to start up fundme websites, just to pay the hospital bills to be discharged from the hospital. Note: Travel Insurance doesn't solve this basic issue of paying upfront either. However, the right policy will refund you the money. At least the refund allows you to avoid bankruptcy

While I encourage people to try multiple lines, I can't get behind the complaint of charging for more than 2 entrees. 1 entree is plenty. 2 is okay. 3 is just gluttony at its finest but still you do you. Just pay for it.

In instances like this, I research terminal maps on google and I use FlightAware and Flightradar24 to look at the history of past arrival and departure gates and past history of arrival and departure times. The past history does not give an exact answer for your travel day but can help determine a plan of action. Does past history indicate that the incoming flight is in a different terminal than the outbound flight? Do I need my running shoes? Are my flights normally early or late. By looking at the terminal maps you can see what transportation options are available if changing terminals. You can see where the closest toilet is. Maybe where the closest coffee shop is. etc.

As a Veteran, I can only say that after sailing for 20 years on Carnival and other brands, I've only found the military discount useful 1 time. Every other time either the discount wasn't available, or I could find better pricing elsewhere. However, if this is a battle that you choose to fight, I would imagine that once you get someone on the phone, you won't let them off the phone until you are satisfied. Go get em!

whos name is on the vacation protection policy? No good deed goes unpunished. Nice guys finish last.

Well, you're probably going to be very surprised when you can't use mobile check-in. The ticket needed to get thru TSA won't be issued until you show a physical valid passport at the ticket counter.

There is no "dress code" on elegant night. It's just a suggestion. Yes, back in the day, people got all decked out. However, those days are a bygone era. Today? 5% might be in tux and gown, 30% might be in suits/with tie and business attire, the rest will be dressed just like yesterday's evening meal.

Yes. In case of emergency on the ground, it’s important for emergency responders to see what’s going on inside the cabin. while at the jetway in the summertime, it’s important to keep the shades closed to help cool the interior of the plane.

I can only wish and hope and pray that this someday becomes my biggest complaint in life.

Its in the luggage storage area in the bottom of the bus. The driver stays with the bus.

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Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance right? As an US citizen, an ETIAS will be required late next year to visit/enter a Schengen member country. ETIAS - European Travel Information and Authorisation System. My question, and I have sent an e-mail requesting clarification but no response, is will cruisers making port stops only be required to apply for this ETIAS. Example would be a cruise from Southampton with port stops in Schengen countries and return to Southampton. Yes, an ETA for the UK will be required in the future, but currently not scheduled until 2025.

First of all, "Unfair" stops being an excuse for things not going your way when you graduate from kindergarten. 2nd, if your policy is secondary then you have to show proof that you have exhausted all other methods to recover any perceived losses.

To expand on what FlyerTalker is talking about is that all air travel purchased from a cruise line are considered consolidator tickets. These tickets are negotiated in advance. The terms and conditions "may" include restrictions that would not pertain to tickets purchased directly from the airline itself. That's one of the reasons for the savings along with other reasons. 99% of the time, the consumer won't experience any difference, except for "maybe" not earning miles or not being able to pre-select seats. The biggest difference a consumer may feel is if things go TU and the flight runs into irregular operations issues. There is a thread above this one that discusses Cruise Air and Deviation. It's old, but still relevant. Knowlege is power. Read the thread, then decide if the savings outweigh the benefits for your needs.

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I can feel your pain, but they are within their right to require receipts. I filed a claim for my Lost/Misplaced/Stolen wedding band. I had to file multiple claims and provided original receipt. Was able to provide all documentation and finally received max benefit of $500. I mean can you imagine the number of fake claims they could be liable for if they didn’t require all this documentation?