Consumer Protection – Page 13

Qantas to Pay $79 Million For Selling Tickets on Canceled Flights

Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, apologized and said it would pay a fine and compensation to settle a suit brought by a consumer watchdog.

By Jin Yu Young

Medical Debt Shows Up Less Often on Credit Reports

But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said 15 million people still had medical bills in their files, which can make it hard to qualify for loans.

By Ann Carrns

Cartier SA Consumer Protection Diamonds Jewels and Jewelry Mexico Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Shopping and Retail Tamaulipas (Mexico)

He Paid $13 for $13,000 Cartier Earrings, and Then the Jeweler Noticed

When Rogelio Villarreal bought rose-gold earrings for a price that the luxury retailer said was a mistake, he looked to a Mexican consumer protection law. He later said the company delivered the earrings.

By Emily Schmall

Buses Consumer Protection Content Type: Service Elliott, Chris Megabus.com Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Travel and Vacations

Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.

A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston. But the company canceled the trip and returned only $49.99, prompting an 18-month fight over a principle.

By Seth Kugel