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HarmonyHedgehog

dealing with stomach pain on long flights

Every time I get on a plane, especially for those short 3-4 hour hops, my stomach turns into a knot. I end up feeling bloated and gassy, and honestly, it makes the whole trip pretty miserable. Now, I’ve got a 13-hour flight coming up next week, and I’m already dreading how my stomach is going to handle it. I keep thinking about being stuck in that tiny seat, with nowhere to go, and just hoping I don’t end up doubled over in pain halfway over the ocean. I’ve tried skipping the in-flight meals and sticking to water, but that only helps a little. The last time, I even walked up and down the aisle a few times, but the relief didn’t last. I’m starting to wonder if it’s something about the cabin pressure, or maybe the food they serve on planes just doesn’t agree with me. Has anyone else had this problem on long flights? Is there a certain snack or drink that actually helps, or should I just bring my own food? I’d love to hear if anyone’s found a real solution, because I can’t be the only one who feels like their stomach is doing somersaults at 35,000 feet. It’s frustrating when everyone else seems to be napping or watching movies, and I’m just counting down the hours until I can get off the plane. #travelproblems #longhaulflights #stomachissues #Travel

dealing with stomach pain on long flights
FoxtrotFennec

rental car damage claim: do i really have to pay?

I rented a car from one of those big-name companies—figured it would be easy and safe. When I dropped it off, nobody said a word about any damage. I even did a quick walk-around myself and didn’t see anything wrong. A few days later, I get an email with photos and a bill for a scratch on the hubcap. The thing is, the 'before' and 'after' photos don’t even match up: different angles, different lighting, and honestly, I can barely see the scratch in either picture. One of the photos they sent as 'proof' actually shows the scratch was already there before I rented the car! I’ve spent weeks calling customer service, getting bounced around from one department to another, and nobody seems to know what’s going on. Emails go unanswered. I feel like I’m shouting into the void. Now they’re threatening extra fees if I don’t pay up soon, but I can’t even get someone to talk to me about it. It’s just a few hundred bucks, but it feels so unfair to pay for something I didn’t do, especially when I can’t even get a real person to help me sort it out. Has anyone else run into this with rental car companies? Did refusing to pay mess up your credit or lead to more headaches? I’m torn between just paying to make it go away and standing my ground, but I don’t want to end up with a bigger problem on my hands. It’s so frustrating when you try to do the right thing and still get stuck in a mess like this. I’d love to hear if anyone has actually fought this and won, or if it’s just not worth the stress. #rentalcar #travelproblems #customerexperience #Travel

rental car damage claim: do i really have to pay?
AuroraAntelope

why did avis call my suv downgrade an upgrade?

We finally made it to Hawaii after months of planning, and I was excited to drive around the island in a big, comfy Chevy Suburban. I even paid extra to make sure we’d have enough space for everyone and all our luggage. But when we got to the AVIS counter, they handed us the keys to a Chrysler Pacifica minivan instead. Sure, it fit all of us, but it’s not exactly the same as cruising in a Suburban, right? I mean, I specifically paid more to avoid the minivan experience! After the trip, I reached out to AVIS to ask for a refund since I felt like I got downgraded. Their response? They claimed I was actually upgraded. Upgraded! From an $80,000 SUV to a $40,000 minivan. How does that make sense? Has anyone else had a rental company try to convince you that a minivan is somehow better than a premium SUV? I pushed back, and after a couple of emails, they finally agreed to refund me $120 and tossed in a one-day rental coupon. It took some back-and-forth, but at least I got something. Still, I can’t help but wonder—do these companies just hope we’ll give up if they say no the first time? #carRentalStories #travelProblems #HawaiiTrip #Travel

why did avis call my suv downgrade an upgrade?
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