Originally Posted by
lhrsfo
You should try having gluten intolerance issues and eating out at typical restaurants in America.
Is America really the only country where this happens?
Originally Posted by
lhrsfo
It's a rare place outside big cities where the staff have any understanding of food.
I'm guessing that many countries are this way re: gluten issues.
Originally Posted by
Idowrite
I'll admit, none of these are awful experiences. But they underline that even experienced frequent travelers must battle for what they deserve or settle for less. It makes traveling less pleasant. You commit loyalty and money and time to these programs and instead of just enjoying your earned benefits you must often push to get what you deserve.
sorry to hear of your week but your statement is true, one should be aware of the rules/perks.
I recall when I was a road warrior in the 90s, carrying around a printout of the T&Cs for Hilton Diamond when it seemed most every check-in was a fight for the breakfast perk.