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Travel agent spills her best secrets (12 2 25)
Sally McDonald
December 02, 2025
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💵 Today’s Top Stories
 | Team Clark’s resident travel expert with decades of experience offers her tried and true resources for booking cheap trips. Read more. |
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 | A Clark listener called his insurer to ask a general question about home repair. Even though he made it clear he wouldn’t file a claim, his insurer added a claim to his file. Will that raise his premiums? Read more. |
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✈️ Consumers Take a Loss on Flight Cancelation Compensation Rules
If you listen to every Clark podcast episode, you heard him applaud a rule finalized near the end of 2023 that would’ve required U.S. airlines to offer certain minimum compensation for canceled or delayed flights within their control.
The rule, which brought the U.S. more in line with Europe and Canada, would’ve required airlines pay $200 to $775 in cash, plus cover meals and hotel rooms, if flights got delayed or canceled due to things like:
Mechanical issues
Staff shortages
System outages
Sadly, on Nov. 14, the Department of Transportation withdrew the cash compensation rule, saying it would result in “unnecessary regulatory burdens.” The DOT instead will let airlines “compete on the services and compensation that they provide passengers.”
Now, the law requires refunds for canceled flights. But customers may need to be proactive in contacting the airline for reimbursement.
Outside of that, airlines get to decide for themselves on any potential compensation. That places a renewed emphasis on third-party travel protections, such as from credit card companies.
📊 Stat of the Day
⛽️ $3.02: Price per gallon of gas expected over Thanksgiving weekend, tied with last year for lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s better than 2021 ($3.39), 2022 ($3.56) and 2023 ($3.25). According to AAA, the national average for Thanksgiving was $3.026 and for Black Friday was $3.022.
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🎙️ Podcast
With building and rebuilding costs soaring, a huge percentage of homeowners are underinsured. Clark explains why you need to contact your carrier immediately if your coverage won't cover the full cost to rebuild. If you own your home free and clear, Clark shares a strategy to increase your coverage while offsetting the premium increase. If you have a mortgage, he has a crucial warning about your deductible. Also, learn how to get the most bang for your buck this holiday season by following Lane Howard’s brilliant shopping strategy: buying pre-owned luxury brands. It’s a smart way to save money, but you need to be aware of the pitfalls.
☎️ Need Money Help?
The Team Clark Consumer Action Center is a free helpline that can help you navigate your money questions. Call 636-492-5275. Visit clark.com/cac for more information.
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