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CRUISE NEWS! Major American Airlines Change | Tragic Travel News | Princess Deposit Confusion

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👁️ 4K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 9:58
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Effective immediately, when you book your flights on American Airlines and you book economy, you are no longer going to earn airline miles with it or loyalty points for your status with American Airlines.

If I had loyalty with American Airlines, I'd be using up my miles and switching to another airline. That's how strongly I feel about this change.

I want you to know that is not the case at all. So, look a little bit further down and you're going to see the little section that says cancellation schedule.

First of all, we want to keep her family in our thoughts and prayers because what a sad situation.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the cancellation schedule on your Princess booking confirmation to determine if your deposit is refundable or non-refundable.
If you have loyalty with American Airlines, consider switching to another airline due to the new policy on economy bookings.
Keep perspective on travel safety and don't let one incident deter you from traveling.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the new American Airlines policy on earning miles for economy bookings?
QHow can I tell if my Princess cruise deposit is refundable or non-refundable?
QWhat happened in the Nile river cruise collision in Egypt?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

We have several important travel and cruise updates today that I want to make sure you understand clearly. First, there’s big news from American Airlines. Effective immediately, if you book an economy ticket, you will no longer earn airline miles or loyalty points toward status. I explain why this is such a significant change, how it could affect your future airline choices, and why this would be a deal-breaker for many frequent travelers. Next, we talk through the ongoing confusion around Princess Cruises’ refundable vs. non-refundable deposits. I explain exactly where to look on your booking confirmation to know which type of deposit you have, why many people are misunderstanding this, and what to consider as cruise prices continue to move—especially on 2027 and 2028 sailings. Finally, we discuss sad news out of Egypt, where two Nile River cruise ships collided, resulting in the tragic death of a passenger. We take a moment to acknowledge the loss, talk about what happened, and keep perspective on travel safety—while also recognizing the steps Egypt continues to take to protect tourists. There’s a lot to think about today, and I’d really love to hear your thoughts. Thank you so much for being here with me. God bless you. 💙⚓️ Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let's Go! Travel Tips and joining us as we talk about cruising to such destinations as Alaska and the Caribbean, but also to more distant and exotic locations in Europe, including the Mediterranean, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway and beyond. We share the latest Cruise News Today and Cruise Travel Tips. Please be sure to tell us in the comments your own experiences so we can all learn how to best enjoy our cruise vacation. Thank you and God Bless you! 🏪 Our new Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merchandising Website: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 Our YouTube Merchandise Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶‍♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, please share to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===CONTACT INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #letsgotraveltips #princesscruises #ILoveThisBoat #loveboatcruise #letsgo! #cruiseupdates #cruisecritic #cruiseship #ILoveThis