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Released by: WashPIRG Foundation Release date: Thursday, December 2, 2021Report: Airlines' refund policies, scheduling problems irk flyersWASH PIRG AIRLINE REPORT 214P Wed.pdfKristin Horowitz and her...
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CFPB receives over 2,500 junk fee comments
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