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Originally Posted by jw50mayo
You are correct about the insurance. In hindsight I should have gotten that and in the future I will seriously consider that. Though I probably need to research it more.
The I-5 closure didn't happen until about an hour and a half before I arrived at the closure point. I had read that they were not expecting flooding until the morning.
I had planned to drop my car off at a relatives house and it was only going to cost me 30.00 in gas to drive there an back. But any winter travel in the future I need to think more seriously about flying out of Yakima.
I think the thing that got me the most is when a airline has open seats that it won't allow me to change airports for a reasonable fee.
But like someone said earlier, stay away from AA.
Thanks
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It isn't as simple as an airline having open seats. There is a different fare, depending on the airport you fly out of. You know that, which is why you chose to fly out of SEA, instead of closer to home, Yakima - it was cheaper. Sure, the weather/flooding messed with your plans, and I'm sure AA could have been a little more helpful, but ultimately, they have set fare prices, and rarely are those waived, unless the airline, itself, is at fault. You need to remember that AA is not to blame for this.
ALSO ... Priceline is a third party website. It is better to book through the airline, itself, than go through a third part website. Technically, when you book through Expedia, Travelocity, etc., the airline isn't even responsible for your reservation. I've had people come to the ticket counter, and there is a big problem with their reservation, or their reservation doesn't even exist. If they booked it through Expedia, Priceline, etc., I have to inform them to call Expedia, or Priceline, etc., to get it resolved.
Next time, I would use the Expedia and Priceline type website to see what airline has the cheapest fare, and then go book it directly with that airline, on their website. The same fare will exist on that airline's website. Many people don't realize this. Then, you'll have a little more protection.