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I am about to write the worst review ever of expedia if i don't get help right away from someone who speaks good english and has authority to help me out. i've just spent hours on the phone to india for what should have been a quick hotel booking. i called to complain of bait and switch on prices, and was finally offered a $50 coupon for my next booking for all the time i waited. i booked a room at full price to get this coupon. when i tried to use the coupon on a second booking it could not be applied to my booking! "please check the terms and conditions" -- which were nowhere to be found! i'm ready to cancel my first booking and slam expedia with a terrible review! i've never had this problem before, and have been using expedia for years! if you are losing this loyal customer, you are about to lose many more!!

You were lucky to get through to anyone at all at Expedia. I've spent hours and hours and hours over three days trying to get through to anyone on their customer service phone line, their chat line and their e-mail, all to no avail. They really owe their customers much better customer service.

How do i speak to someone that has some power about a customer service problem?

Demand to speak to a Supervisor though you better have time because it will take anywhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours. Once the Supervisor does nothing or little to nothing to resolve your concern, ask to speak to a manager. Get ready to really wait. DO NOT ACCEPT THE "WE'LL HAVE A MANAGER CALL YOU WITHIN 24 to 48 HOURS" When you figure out you don't matter, sit down and right a review!

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Help! Can anyone advice me if there is a legal policy to cancel a booking? I booked a home trough Expedia HK which direct me to Home Away. I realised after I entered my credit card that the currency was not in HKD but in USD so I wanted to cancel my booking (within 5mn after I paid). Expedia replied that they cannot cancel but only Home away. Home Away replied that they cannot cancel but only the direct owner. The direct owner replied that they don't want to cancel/refund.

Has anybody else had an issue with a flight being booked twice recently?

Info about reviews, hi, i would like to enquiry on my itinerary #7425467132845, hi i just reserve a car but i did not receive the invoice, i booked a flight yesterday and when i came online to print my itinerary today the flight was not booked and now it costs over $1200 more. can you please assist me i always use expedia.com to book my flights and hotels and never had this to happen. is there anyway that expedia would honor the flight i had booked, how do i go about managing my flight. do i have to do it online or can i do it at the desk, can’t see your question ask to get answers from the expedia staff and other customers..

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AVOID AVOID AVOID !

Extremely hard to deal with just use other sites. Never refund you for anything

Date of experience : June 10, 2024

The worst nightmare to book air tickets through Expedia.Bought around trip tickets through them to Istanbul on Turkish Airways. On the way down every thing was smooth with 20kilo. Baggage on the way back they cancelled my reservation on Turkish airline and booked me on Pegasus Airlines with no baggage to check in. I ended up paying 200 euros to check in my baggage.i called Expedia and they Said sorry we can’t help. This is a joke I talked to Turkish airline and they said Expedia do it always because Pegasus is cheaper to fly with-so Expedia makes more mone.never again and please don’t book through Expedia.

Date of experience : February 02, 2024

Hotel booking cancelled due to covid

Hotel booking cancelled due to covid. Coupon given for the full amount but when used to rebook I suddenly lost over $200. On complaining i got a coupon for the same accommodation which expires in Dec. No chance of using it as already booked. Absolute rubbish.

Date of experience : July 04, 2022

A s**tty experience

A s**tty experience. I purchased tickets with them, and in the end, they turned out to be something different than what I bought—different airlines. I couldn't check in or choose seats, and the baggage was not included as mentioned when selling the tickets. The customer service does not handle anything.

Date of experience : June 30, 2023

Expedia travel became a nightmare

This has got to be the worst experience I ever had with a vacation purchase. I made reservations through expedia for hotel and flight, it was fully refundable. But following my payment, I only received emails about the trip from Travellink and now it was nonrefundable. Hotel was fine cancelling, but travelling referred to another sub, named eDREAMS. This was not a dream, it was a nightmare. I lost 1500 dollars and got really angry because Expedia takes no responsibility - just refers me to their subs like eDREAMS, with call centers in India. I am shocked. NEVER again will I use Expedia.

Date of experience : July 22, 2022

Do not trust Expedia

I booked a trip to Mexico found out the flight was not included so I cancelled my trip. I was totally refunded. 2 days later I found same hotel and flight for cheaper. As it turns out somehow it shows I booked a flight on aircanada was charged to my account. Not only did I not book it the departure was in the us. I live in Canada 🇨🇦. I contacted Expedia they said I was only booked for a hotel and refunded. I opened a dispute and customer service did nothing. I’m hoping this will be resolved with my visa account. Will never again use Expedia again. Air Canada suggested that Expedia used my information to book the flight even though I cancelled booking.

Date of experience : December 04, 2023

After booking a 2 night stay in a hotel…

After booking a 2 night stay in a hotel with expidia, all was going well until we turned up to find the Hotel derelict, it had been closed for 6 months, we was going to tring chillfest we had and paid for tickets pre booked and paid for taxis, total amount £500.00 tried all Friday night to find somewhere else but with no luck. Contacted expidia and they offered me a £50 voucher off my next booking. This company is a complete rip off I would stay away, 2 weeks later still nothing back apart for a message we are trying to resolve this for you.

Date of experience : July 13, 2022

Do not ever use this company worst company ever

worst company ever, Do not ever use this company They changed my flight after I have made my choice and before I paid and then they disregarded my complaint which was send within minutes after receiving my confirmation. Ignores complaints, total disregards of Danish legislation, even though they have a Danish webpage.

Date of experience : October 31, 2018

Booked a hotel well in advance. Paid upfront as non-refundable. Arrived at the hotel after an extremely long stressful journey to find it closed. Later on return home contacted Expedia for refund and compensation. So far after a good few days have received an email saying `'the money is being held by the hotel as it was non-refundable." Obviously not my responsibility that the stay was cancelled via the hotel being closed and not my issue with the hotel it's Expedia as they took the booking and my money. Such a shame as until now I've had no issues with Expedia everything has gone super smoothly in the past. Will never use again absolutely disgraceful.

Date of experience : July 19, 2021

Still not recieved my money back

Still not recieved my money back, despite the hotel issued a credit note (as it was so lousy that we did not want to stay there) - so expedia recieved my money but have not refunded them to me yet. It has been almost a month now. Never using them again.

Date of experience : December 02, 2022

Expedia. Money before morals

Pre-covid I booked a hotel in Venice for April 2020. Obviously had to cancel and spoke to the hotel. They were great and advised they had cleared the refund with Expedia.Expedia now advise me that I have a voucher for a future stay which must be used within 12 months. I won't be going to Italy within 12 months as I have Leukaemia and a low immune system but still no refund. Money before morals. Don't trust these people. Just try sending them an email!!!!

Date of experience : September 03, 2020

WORST SCAMMERS OUT THERE!!!

I reserved a car through them on a prepaid reservation. When I got to the car rental counter at the airport last night, the agent at Dollar informed me that they didn't have any cars available and there were dozens of people already waiting for their cars too. I called Carrentals.com customer service and was told they would contact the airport to verify that there were no cars then issue a full refund and would send me an email confirmation as soon as he completed the refund. I was also promised a callback from a supervisor as he told me they don't take calls from customers. I've not gotten my refund, I've not gotten any emails from anyone at carrentals.com and of course, I've not gotten a callback from a supervisor.

Date of experience : February 08, 2022

Great way to waste money

If I could, I would give them a negative number! I used their app to book a hotel room in Denver. I was preparing to go, so I looked it up to make sure all of the details were correct. In a moment of insanity I decided to add a meal. After I clicked to update my reservation, it told me I had successfully created a new reservation for tonight. I immediately tried to contact them to cancel the reservation. The online customer care stated that the booking was not refundable. I have called everyone I know to call and I’m now clear that I have lost $160. To Hilton’s credit, they tried to fix this, but we’re not able. I will never ever use Expedia again. I suggest that unless you have money to burn you stay away from them also.

Date of experience : August 20, 2023

Do not book a hotel through these…

Do not book a hotel through these people. Utter Fraudsters. Will sell you a room that has no resemblance to the room or Hotel on arrival. Rooms so shockingly bad was almost funny. Couldn't stay there. They must be in cahoots with these shocking hotels. We never did get our money refunded.

Date of experience : August 20, 2018

Booked a holiday two years ago through…

Booked a holiday two years ago through expidia and a flight was cancelled by the airline, then covid hit and for the last 18 months i've been trying to get my money back, they blame the airline they give false information such as i was issued a flight credit but it is out of date ! , I never wanted a flight credit and when i spoke to the airline they said i had another year to use it if i wanted to if not then expidia needed to sort out the refund,and I wish i had never trusted expidia, they even remove complains from social media. If i could just infuence one person to use the actual airlines and not expidia then this review is worth it. Don't use them because if it goes wrong they flip ypu off

Date of experience : September 03, 2021

Shameless, canceling all hotels rooms bought through Expedia in Ottawa and letting the government buy them all so protester don’t have a room to stay. Stay in your lane

Date of experience : February 05, 2022

Expidia rip off

I booked flights to and from Lanzarote at an advertised cost of £307, when going through the webpages to pay for the trip we were given an option to pay for hold luggage at £60. Later we noticed that this only allowed for the bags going one way, so we went back a few steps and removed the baggage option. The cost went back to £307 on that page, we moved through that next few pages to pay for the flights and when the invoice came into our mailbox the price we were charge was £367, the baggage had been put back on. I contacted their customer services straight away to ask why and was asked to email my invoice to their customer services. The next day i received an email saying it was not their problem, so tough luck basically!! This is shocking customer service, even if we took baggage with us we would need to pay a further £60 to bring it back. What a rip off. I would not recommend anyone to use Expedia if that’s the way they treat their customers.

Date of experience : August 06, 2018

I use expidia for many years ask gold …

I use expidia for many years ask gold member never have problem but I get better deal today on other web I call customer service see if I get better deal or send deal answer no wast booking for 4 nights we $150 dollares credit in the resort for $677 all including regular room deluxe I get better deal 5 night we $300 dollares Credict in the resort plus $150 dollars on coupon to spend in future for $746 total sorry I don't want cheat but not choosing thank you

Date of experience : August 09, 2017

I had the same experience with a hotel…

I ahd the same experience with a hotel booking in New York, the weekend the city shut down. It was impossible to get through on the phone to Expedia, so i canclled the hotel direct. They sent me a confirmation and stated that NO CHARGES were applicable and i should claim my refund from Expedia. I probably spent 30 - 40 hours on hold, calling at all hours of the day and night 9but at night India takes the calls....). Over and over until I finally reached a live person after 3 weeks.She called the hotel and confirmed - no charges and then it was supposed to hear back within 24 hours. never happened. After my midnight call to india - same story, confirm with hotel 9while I am on hold) and same promise - except now reply to e in 72 hours. never came either, so finally i claimed a refund by way of VISA card and after same hassles they gave me the credit - which of course Expedia could challenge. if they do, I will go to Small claims court, which I can do bc I live not too far from heir headquarter. Never, never, do business with them. Try booking flights and hitels direct, that will be my mantra from now on.

Date of experience : April 29, 2020

good experience

I had a better experience making here than with booking.com, no hidden charges no problems and customer services answers and helped when needed

Date of experience : March 18, 2019

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Expedia For TD: Is It Worth It?

Published: Jun 19, 2024, 12:40pm

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Overview of expedia for td, td rewards program, expedia for td card options, td points utilization, additional rewards and benefits, card management and flexibility, maximizing td rewards, td digital tools, bottom line, frequently asked questions (faq).

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Expedia for TD is a rewards platform made exclusively for TD credit card holders whose cards earn TD rewards. The Expedia for TD platform allows those with access to redeem their points to book vacations, flights, hotels, cruises and more with special perks and benefits. It also allows users to earn points at a higher accelerated rate when booking travel on this platform.

How Does Expedia for TD Work?

Expedia for TD works similarly to the original Expedia travel platform that many Canadians already know and use. Like the main platform, Expedia for TD is a one-stop shop for all of their vacation and travel needs. Using this platform, eligible cardholders can book flights, hotels, cruises, car rentals and vacation packages. However, Expedia for TD goes beyond the original Expedia platform by allowing cardholders to earn TD Reward points at an accelerated rate.

 Partnership Benefits

The TD Expedia partnership dates back to 2011, when both brands partnered to create the TD for Expedia portal. The TD for Expedia portal allows users to book all of their vacation needs in one place with a few added member-only perks. These include the ability to earn points faster—users earn up to nine TD Rewards points for every dollar spent in travel purchases by phone or online through Expedia for TD. Additionally, some cardholders (those who have the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite) will get an annual TD travel credit of $100 when they book travel through Expedia for TD. All eligible cardholders can redeem their TD Rewards to pay for all or some of their trip on the platform.

Navigating the Expedia for TD Platform

Since the Expedia for TD Platform is only for TD Rewards members, you will need to log in. To do so, you can use your existing TD online banking credentials.

Once logged in, you can click through the ‘redeem’ section and search for the destination or type of travel for which you wish to use your TD Rewards. When you find what you are looking for, you can book online via the portal or contact a customer representative by phone who will help you redeem your TD Rewards to book your trip.

TD Rewards is TD’s points program. Certain TD credit cards will earn you TD Rewards that can then be redeemed towards various items including travel from the TD Expedia portal as well as gift cards, merchandise and more.

Earning TD Rewards Points

To Earn TD Rewards points, you will need to hold a TD credit card that collects them. Once you have one of the credit cards, you can earn TD Rewards by using your card for your everyday shopping needs, both in person and online. Different credit cards have different earn rates for various purchase categories. To maximize earning TD Rewards points, be sure to choose the best TD Rewards credit card with the highest earn rates in the purchase categories that most fit your spending habits.

Redeeming TD Rewards Points

If you would like to redeem your TD Rewards towards travel via Expedia for TD, you can do so on the online portal or over the phone. Log into your account using your TD banking credentials and search for the travel deal you wish to purchase. Once you find what you want, you can choose the ‘redeem points’ option. It is up to you whether you would like to redeem all your points or just some of them towards your reward.

Expedia for TD is available to cardholders who have a TD credit card that collects TD Rewards. There are four credit cards that offer this.

TD Platinum Travel Visa* Card

The TD Platinum Travel Visa* Card allows cardholders to earn TD Rewards on everyday purchases and at an accelerated rate for multiple categories, including groceries and recurring bills. The highest earn rate is with Expedia for TD, where cardholders will earn six TD Rewards points for every dollar spent. Other perks and benefits include comprehensive travel insurance and discounts with select Budget and Avis Rent-A-Car locations.

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Up to $370 in value†

$89 (fee rebated for first year)

Regular APR (Purchases) / Regular APR (Cash Advances)

20.99% / 22.99%

The TD Platinum Travel Visa Card ’s rewards program is quite robust, especially for frequent Expedia customers, and boasts good—although not competitive—travel and consumer protection features.

• Generous welcome bonus.
• Better rewards program than most TD cards.
• Similarly-priced cards have better travel perks.
• Earn up to $370 in value†, including up to 50,000 TD Rewards Points†. Conditions apply. Account must be approved by September 3, 2024.
• Welcome Bonus of 15,000 TD Rewards Points when you make your first Purchase with your Card†.
• 35,000 TD Rewards Points when you spend $1,000 within 90 days of Account opening†.
• Pay no annual fee for the first year
• To receive the first-year annual fee rebate, you must activate your Card and make your first Purchase on the Account within the first 3 months after Account opening and you must add your Additional Cardholders by September 4, 2024.
• Earn up to 6 TD Rewards Points for every $1 spent on Expedia® for TD†
• Earn 4.5 TD Rewards Points on every $1 you spend at your favourite eateries and grocery stores
• Earn 3 TD Rewards Points for every $1 of your recurring bill payments
• Earn 1.5 TD Rewards Points for every $1 you spend on everything else
• Includes travel insurance coverage
• Benefit from no travel blackouts, no seat restrictions and no expiry for your TD Rewards Points (as long as your account is open and in good standing)
• This offer is not available to residents of Quebec.
• † Terms and conditions apply.

 TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card

The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card is a higher-tier credit card with comprehensive travel insurance coverage as well as perks and benefits, including car rental discounts at participating Avis and Budget Rent a Car locations and an annual $100 TD Travel Credit. Like the other credit cards on this list, the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card offers accelerated earning opportunities in multiple categories. The highest earn rate is on Expedia for TD purchases, which earn eight points per dollar spent.

TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card

Up to $700 in value†, including up to 75,000 TD Rewards Points†

$139 (fee rebated in the first year)

Think of the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card as a cheaper step down from its higher-flying cousins on this list. Packed with travel benefits, but lacking a heavyweight rewards program, this card is really aimed at frequent fliers rather than high spenders who also like to travel.

• High earn rate for rewards with Expedia.
• Exclusive travel benefits.
• Expensive annual fee.
• Low annual net rewards earnings for average spenders.
• Earn up to $700 in value†, including up to 75,000 TD Rewards Points, no Annual Fee for the first year† and additional travel benefits. Conditions Apply. Account must be approved by September 3, 2024.
• Earn a welcome Bonus of 20,000 TD Rewards Points when you make your first Purchase with your Card†.
• Earn 55,000 TD Rewards Points when you spend $5,000 within 180 days of Account opening†.
• Earn a Birthday Bonus of 10% of the TD Rewards Points you have earned over the past year, up to a maximum of 10,000 TD Rewards points†.
• Get an annual TD Travel Credit † of $100 when you book at Expedia ®  For TD.
• Get an Annual Fee Rebate for the first year†.
• To receive the first-year annual fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder, you must activate your Card and make your first Purchase on the Account within the first 3 months after Account opening. To receive the first Additional Cardholder first-year annual fee rebate, you must add your first Additional Cardholder by September 4, 2024.
• This offer is not available for residents of Quebec.

TD Rewards Visa* Card

This is a no-annual-fee credit card, meaning perks and benefits are limited. However, it still allows cardholders to earn TD Rewards in multiple categories. For every dollar spent on Expedia for TD purchases, cardholders will earn four TD Rewards points.

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15,152 TD Rewards Points† (a value of $50 on Amazon.ca†)

19.99% / 22.99%

Cheap and relatively spare, the TD Rewards Visa Card gives a mean interest rate deal, but little else to cardholders.

• No annual fee.
• Mediocre travel and consumer protection plan.
• Earn 15,152 TD Rewards Points† (a value of $50 on Amazon.ca†) when you spend $500 within 90 days of Account opening†, plus no Annual Fee. Account must be approved by January 6, 2025.
• Earn TD Reward Points on all the things you normally do, whether you use your card for groceries, dining or paying bills. The rewards will add up quickly so you can enhance your everyday experiences and enjoy a wide variety of rewards.
• Flexibility to redeem your TD Rewards Points on a wide variety of rewards at Expedia ®  For TD, Starbucks ®  and more.
• Mobile device insurance of up to $1000 if you lose or damage your phone.
• Booking your travel through Expedia ® for TD† to maximize the TD Rewards points you can earn on your travel purchases
• No travel blackouts†, no seat restrictions† and no expiry† for your TD Rewards Points as long as your account is open and in good standing.
• Redeem your TD Rewards Points towards making purchases at Amazon.ca with Amazon Shop Points. Conditions Apply.

TD Business Travel Visa* Card

For those looking for a business credit card, the TD Business Travel Visa* Card offers a range of insurance and automotive perks and benefits. All purchases will earn TD Rewards points with accelerated categories including restaurant and foreign currency purchases. This card also has the highest earn rate for travel booked via Expedia for TD at 9 TD Rewards points for every $1 spent.

Best for Expedia for TD Travel Booking

Earn a value of up to $997 in TD Rewards Points (that's up to 150,000 TD Rewards Points)

$149 (rebated in the first year)

19.99%/22.99%

If you want to earn lots of TD Reward Points for your regular business spending while simultaneously getting the most TD Reward points available for Expedia for TD purchases, this is the card for you. Plus, seven types of insurance coverage ensure you’re protected if anything happens on any trip you take.

• High TD Rewards earn rate on Expedia for TD purchases
• 7 types of insurance, including travel medical insurance
• Shop with TD Reward Points on Amazon.ca
• Shop online and use points at TDRewards.com
• Annual fee rebate in the first year.
• Business purchases don’t have the highest earn rate
• Need 200 TD Rewards Points for only a dollar in savings on Expedia For TD
• Earn up to 150,000 TD Rewards Points Π for the first year from Account opening (a travel value of up to $750 when you book travel Purchases through ExpediaForTD.com) The account must be opened and approved by September 3, 2024.
• Get full Annual Fee rebates for the first year for the primary cardholder and the first two Additional Cardholders (a value of up to $247). The account must be opened and approved by September 3, 2024.
• Earn 9 TD Reward Points per dollar when you book travel via Expedia For TD using your card
• Earn 6 TD Reward Points per dollar for Restaurant Purchases and regularly recurring bill payments.
• Earn 6 TD Reward Points per dollar on foreign currency purchases
• Earn 2 TD Reward points per dollar on business purchases.
• Save on everyday business expenses with Visa Savings Edge program
• Get access to the TD Card Management Tool: An easy way to access online reporting, review your business expenses, manage your existing credit limits and apply spend controls.
• 7 types of insurance coverage, including emergency travel medical and flight/trip delay
• Redeem your TD Rewards Points for your next trip at ExpediaForTD.com and get access to exclusive deals. Conditions apply.
• Link your eligible Card to earn 50% more TD Rewards Points and Stars. Redeem points for even more Stars. Conditions apply.
• Redeem your TD Rewards Points towards purchases at Amazon.ca with Amazon Shop with Points. Conditions apply.
• Auto Rental Collision/ Loss Damage Insurance16. Use your TD Credit Card to charge the full cost of a car rental to get the Collision/Loss Damage coverage at no additional cost.
• Save with Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car. Use your TD Credit Card to save a minimum of 10% on the lowest available base rates in Canada and the U.S., and a minimum of 5% on the lowest available base rates internationally, on qualifying car rentals at participating Avis and Budget locations.

One of the biggest perks of the Expedia for TD portal is that you can use your TD Rewards to book all kinds of travel and are not limited by specific hotel brands or airlines.

Hotels and Accommodations

To redeem hotels or accommodations, choose the ‘stays’ tab and search for your desired location and dates, as well as how many guests and rooms you will need. You can use several different filters to find the best property for you and narrow down hotels based on location within the city, ratings, amenities and more. When you find the one you want, choose the option to redeem your points when booking.

Flight Bookings and Seat Restrictions

When searching for flights, click the flight tab and select your start and end destination as well as selected dates and the number of travellers. You can also choose one-way flights or multi-city as well as select the class you want to fly in (ie: economy or business). Once you hit search you can narrow down your options by choosing specific airlines and even the flight duration in terms of if it’s direct or how many stopovers. When you find the best option, choose redeem points when booking. There are no blackout dates or seat restrictions.

Car Rental Services

If you are looking to rent a car, click the cars tab. Enter the pick-up and drop-off point and the dates you want to rent. From there, you can filter based on the type of car and the car rental company as you compare. As with the other travel options, make sure to choose the option to redeem your points when it comes time to check out.

TD Rewards cardholders can also take advantage of the following perks and benefits:.

Travel Insurance Offerings

One of the big perks of travel credit cards is the insurance coverage that they come with. While insurance coverage varies by credit card, some of the insurance options included with TD Rewards cards include the following:

• Travel medical insurance
• Flight/trip delay insurance
• Trip cancellation/interruption insurance
• Common carrier accident insurance
• Delayed/lost baggage insurance
• Auto rental collision/ loss damage insurance
• Hotel/motel burglary insurance

Be sure to check each card for specific insurance inclusions.

Exclusive Deals and Savings

TD Rewards cardholders can choose to redeem points to pay for some or all of their travel rewards. They will have 24/7 access to a dedicated TD for Expedia support team and can take advantage of Expedia’s Price Guarantee. Additionally, if you are a TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite cardholder, you will receive an annual $100 travel credit.

Non-Travel Redemption Options

It is worth noting that TD Rewards can be redeemed for other non-travel categories, including merchandise, gift cards and cash credit. TD Rewards can also be redeemed towards Amazon and Starbucks purchases.

Travel is expensive, and things don’t always go according to plan. That’s why  the following features are important:

Free Cancellation and Price Guarantee Features

When searching for hotels on Expedia for TD, you can filter your results to show properties that offer free cancellation, meaning you lose nothing if your plans change.

Furthermore, there is also an Expedia Price Guarantee for some Expedia purchases. This price guarantee states that Expedia will refund the difference if you find a cheaper flight and hotel package within 24 hours of booking. Expedia will also refund the difference if you have booked a hotel and find a cheaper rate up to 48 hours before check-in.

Reward Point Expiry Rules

TD Rewards points do not expire as long as you keep your account open and remain in good standing. So if you are saving for your dream vacation, don’t worry. Just keep on using your credit card correctly to collect points and save until you can reach your redemption goal.

While TD Rewards can be used for a variety of redemptions, including travel redemptions with other third-party companies, the best value for your TD Rewards is to book travel through Expedia for TD. You will need a minimum of 200 points to redeem your TD rewards towards travel on Expedia for TD, and each batch of 200 points is valued at a dollar. This means each TD Reward point is worth 0.5 cents when redeemed through Expedia for TD.

Optimizing Everyday Purchases

To maximize earning TD rewards, you will want to choose a credit card based on your purchase habits and take advantage of accelerated categories to earn TD Rewards faster.

Understanding the Rewards Earn Rate

As mentioned above, booking travel through the Expedia for TD portal has the highest redemption rate. However, your TD Rewards can be used for various other redemption options. Here’s a quick breakdown of the rewards earn rate so you can stretch your TD Rewards further.

To help make paying off and monitoring your TD credit card activity easier, TD Bank offers an app that allows you to manage your TD credit card online.

The TD App Experience

The TD app is available on iOS and Android devices and has relatively good reviews on both. From the Apple App Store, the TD App has 4.5/5 stars. On Google Play, it’s rated 3.8/5. The TD App is free to download and use. Reviews overall are positive for ease of use but there are some frustrations with updates, especially if they require an additional learning curve.

Expedia For TD is certainly worth it if you are a TD customer with one of the three TD credit cards that offer a high earn rate for TD Reward Points. Those points will go a long way when booking travel through the service. Even though it takes a large number of points for an entire trip paid with points, the option to pay for your trip partially with points and partially on your TD credit card is a welcome one and will get you a vacation through the Expedia For TD portal much faster. As with a lot of rewards credit cards, booking travel is the best use of your points, but the fact that the trip doesn’t have to be paid entirely with points and you’re not restricted by what airline you can take or what hotel brand you can book at, gives Expedia For TD that little extra flexibility that most credit card travel rewards programs just don’t have.

What can I book through Expedia For TD?

Expedia considers itself to be a one-stop-shop for travel and allows you to book everything from flights and hotels to vacation packages, cruises, trains and even car rentals through the TD for Expedia Platform.

Does Expedia For TD price match?

Expedia for TD does price match to an extent. According to Expedia’s price guarantee, if you find a cheaper flight and hotel package within 24 hours of booking or a cheaper hotel rate up to 48 hours before check-in, Expedia will refund the difference.

What other redemption options are there for the TD Rewards program?

In addition to Expedia for TD, TD rewards can also be redeemed for merchandise, gift cards, cash credit and for both Amazon and Starbucks purchases, as well as other travel purchases.

What’s the difference between Expedia.ca and Expedia For TD?

Expedia.ca and Expedia for TD both allow users to book a variety of different types of travel. The advantage of using Expedia for TD is that you can earn TD rewards at an accelerated rate, and TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite cardholders can earn a $100 travel credit.

Do TD points expire?

Your TD points will not expire if you keep your account open and remain in good standing.

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Expedia report finds americans win the gold medal for taking fewest vacation days in the world.

24th Annual Vacation Deprivation Report finds Americans are more vacation deprived than ever; unveils tips from around the world to help U.S. travelers get more out of their time off and save on their next trip

SEATTLE , June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Expedia's 24 th  annual  Vacation Deprivation Report , 1  released today, roughly half of Americans don't plan on using all their time off this year (53%), despite receiving just 12 days off annually — the fewest of any country surveyed. Expedia's report has been analyzing time-off trends around the world for 24 years, and while American vacation deprivation (defined as the feeling of not having enough time off) has now hit an 11-year high at 65%, rates are down in many other parts of the world. It's clear working adults in the U.S. could benefit from adopting some of the time-off strategies and attitudes in other countries.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9179057-expedia-24th-annual-vacation-deprivation-report/

Japan:  American and Japanese workers take a similar number of days off each year (11 and 12 respectively), but surprisingly Japan boasts the lowest vacation deprivation levels in the world (53%). Based on the survey, this could be attributed to Japanese workers taking more frequent, short vacations and prioritizing relaxation during their getaways.

France:  No one vacations quite like the French, taking the most days off in the world (29) and 2.5x more than Americans. There's an emphasis culturally on the fundamental right to rest as more French workers view vacations as a basic right (93% vs 83% of U.S.).

Hong Kong :  Hong Kong was the only market surveyed where respondents didn't leave vacation days unused but took  more  time off on average than they were allocated, and 15% vow to do it again in 2024 (highest globally).

"We may not be able to control how many days off we get, but the research begs the question: What can we learn from other countries that will help Americans break this horrible habit of not using the time off we  do  have, said Melanie Fish , head of Expedia Group brands public relations. "In Japan, people take time off every month instead of just twice a year. For the French, not even a full month of vacation feels like enough time. Clearly there's a lot for the U.S. to borrow from, whether it's spreading your PTO throughout the year or prioritizing rest on your next vacation."

View the full 2024 Vacation Deprivation Report on the  Expedia Newsroom . Now through July 14 , vacation-deprived One Key members can save 25% off or more on thousands of hotels with Expedia's  Summer Sale . With deals valid for travel through the end of October, it's the perfect time to become a One Key member and lock in a trip to ensure PTO days don't get left behind this year.

1 About the Vacation Deprivation Report: Expedia first commissioned Vacation Deprivation in the year 2000 to examine the work-life balance of people worldwide. The annual study is currently in its 24th year and was conducted online among 11,580 respondents across the U.S., UK, Canada , Mexico , France , Germany , Australia , New Zealand , Japan , Hong Kong and Singapore . Commissioned from March 26 to April 3, 2024 , on behalf of Expedia by Harris Research Partners, a global strategic research firm, responses were gathered using an amalgamated group of best-in-class panels. Looking at the margin of error for the global average, a 1–4% difference is statistically significant at 90% confidence.

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Our commitment to insights matched with our unprecedented scale allows us to understand our travelers better than anyone else, delivering exactly what they need, when they need it. Our personalized experiences, backed by incredible technology, enable us to deliver the widest selection of product offerings across accommodations, transportation, activities and experiences that help you get the most out of your journey.

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Americans are the worst (globally) at taking vacation time: Here's how many days we take

• Americans take the least vacations globally, averaging just 11 days.
• Only half of Americans plan to use all their allotted time off.
• The French are doing the opposite. In the survey, France won the spot as the country that gets the most days off, about a month.

Summer vacation mode may be in full swing, but it turns out Americans aren’t the ones packing their bags, according to a new study by travel platform Expedia. 

Expedia’s 24th annual Vacation Deprivation Report, which surveyed 11,580 people across 11 countries in March and April, found Americans to take the least vacations globally. Sixty-five percent of U.S. respondents said they feel as if they don’t take enough time off – the highest rate in 11 years.

Americans not only receive the fewest vacation days each year, averaging just 11 days, but only half of them even plan to use all their allotted time off. 

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How much time off do Americans take?

The study found that Americans take 11 days off a year on average.

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The reasons are all too relatable: Americans said they’re just too busy, and planning a vacation can be “overwhelming.”

Compared with the rest of the world, Americans are almost twice as likely to go a year or more without taking a vacation. Japan, France and Hong Kong were all found to have healthy holiday habits in the study. (Hong Kong respondents actually took more time off than their earned paid time off.)

"Vacations are not a guilty pleasure, yet that's the way Americans have been treating time off for years now," said Mel Fish, vice president of Global Public Relations, Expedia Group Brands, in a statement to USA TODAY. 

“Guilt, hustle culture, and the stress of planning a trip are why 65% of Americans say they're 'vacation deprived,' the highest rate in over a decade of Expedia tracking it. With more than half of Americans not using all their PTO annually, despite getting the fewest amount of vacation days globally, we're clearly overdue for an overhaul when it comes to our relationship with vacation time.”

Even worse, about 19% of Americans said they save up their vacation days for a big trip and end up not even going. 

While Americans grind away at work and manage their busy schedules, the French are doing the opposite. In the survey, France won the spot as the country that gets the most days off, about a month. (You may have heard of the famous French August shutdown , when many businesses close and people get away from the cities.)

In Japan – one of the surveyed countries where its residents take the second-least amount of days off at 12 days – vacations are spread out throughout the year, about every month or so. That contributes to the Japanese having one of the lowest levels of vacation deprivation, according to the study. 

Americans may want to follow suit and take that step to finally book the trip on their bucket list. Going on vacation comes with a slew of benefits for someone’s well-being , like reducing depression. Taking a trip even helps us show up in our daily lives and jobs better. Unfortunately, Americans ranked the lowest out of the 11 countries for prioritizing rest and relaxation during their trips. (Seriously, turn off the email notifications.)

“You know how sometimes your computer needs a reboot? Our brains are much the same,” said Becky Spelman, a psychologist who partnered with Expedia, in a statement to USA TODAY. “Over time, work stress can build up to an unsustainable level and our brain functions start to slow down and work less effectively.” 

Tips to book that trip

◾ Go for the long weekend. Because a big annual trip can be costly and come with a lot of pressure, opt for booking shorter getaways, like a long weekend . Although holiday weekends can cause prices to surge, taking a Friday or Monday off for a long weekend during shoulder season means fewer crowds and lower prices. 

◾ Use technology. Artificial intelligence travel planners and price trackers are at our fingertips, and those can make the research and planning of booking a trip a little less overwhelming. Using a flight tracker to monitor flight costs can help you score the best deal. And if you don’t know where to go, an AI travel planner from Expedia or Booking.com can help you find accommodations and even decide on a destination based on your interests. 

“When we take a break, it’s easier for our brains to absorb new information, process new sensations and create new memories – a process known as ‘cognitive flexibility,’” Spelman said. “The benefits can last long after the vacation is over. By taking time off and ‘rebooting’ our brain, we return refreshed, which can lead to longer-term job satisfaction.”

Kathleen Wong is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Hawaii. You can reach her at [email protected] .

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• Introduction to Berkshire Hathaway Travel Insurance
• Types of Policies Offered
• Travel Insurance Cost

How to Purchase and Manage a Berkshire Hathaway Policy

• Customer Service and Claims Experience

Compare Berkshire Hathaway Travel Insurance

• Why You Should Trust Us

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection Review 2024

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Berkshire Hathaway is a multinational conglomerate currently helmed by Warren Buffett. It has a particularly robust insurance department, operating widely known auto insurer GEICO . It also provides a wide variety of travel insurance policies fitting for a major player in insurance market. 

This review will help you understand what Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has to offer and guide you toward the right insurance package for your needs.

Covers up to 100% of trip cancellation costs, a minimum of up to $750 in luggage losses, and 24/7 worldwide travel insurance

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Offers up to 100% trip cancellation refund for eligible travel
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Plans are customizable with relevant add-ons
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Good customer service and easy sign up according to traveler reviews
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. More affordable plans offer low caps on medical and emergency coverage
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Premiums are on the expensive side relative to comparable competitor plans
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Claims may take longer during peak travel seasons

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection is one of the leading insurance brands on the market. It offers several plans with key add-ons for travelers.

• This provider underwrites travel insurance policies for a number of other companies in addition to offering its own plans
• Travelers can file claims directly from a smartphone by using the BHTP app

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Insurance Review

Berkshire Hathaway offers a whopping eight plans that cover a wide variety of trips, whether you are planning a road trip, taking a cruise , or focusing on luxury or adventure. If you're unsure of what you need, the flagship ExtraCare product covers the essentials.

With such a variety of plans, Berkshire Hathaway landed a spot in our guide on the best travel insurance companies . It offers low cost options and generally keeps premiums low, even for older travelers. Additionally, all of its policies, excluding its air travel-only plan, offer pre-existing medical condition coverage.

That said, there are a few key exclusions that hold Berkshire Hathaway back. For one, its cancel for any reason coverage is reserved for the most expensive LuxuryCare tier, and it only covers 50% of trip costs when most of the best CFAR travel insurance policies offer 75% back. Additionally, Berkshire Hathaway's claims system is reportedly spotty, and the company rarely engages with its customer reviews

Types of Policies Offered by Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway offers several travel insurance policies for diverse needs. 

The most popular policy, ExactCare, will work for most travelers. ExactCare's travel-agnostic insurance package offers 3 coverage tiers: ExactCare Value, ExactCare, and ExactCare Extra. Each of these policies covers up to 100% of trip cancellation costs, a minimum of up to $750 in luggage losses, and 24/7 worldwide travel insurance. 

Additional coverage options from Berkshire Hathaway

Category-specific insurance plans are available as well for the following types of travel:

Road trip coverage (ExactCare Lite): ExactCare Lite is a low-coverage policy for nonrefundable costs on domestic road trips such as hotel rooms, attractions, and event tickets. ExactCare Lite also includes emergency medical and medical evacuation coverage for covered events occurring more than 100 miles away from your home.

Importantly, if you have pre-existing conditions that require ongoing care such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc., a preexisting conditions waiver can be purchased within 15 days of the initial trip payment. Similarly, coverage for your kids can be included if purchased within 15 days of the initial trip payment.

Cruise coverage (WaveCare):  WaveCare covers nonrefundable costs and medical emergencies on cruises, covering cancellations up to $25K per person and medical evacuation coverage up to $750K, which is important since sea to land evacuations can be costly. 

Adventures and activities coverage (AdrenalineCare): If you're taking a bucket list trip with increased risk, higher costs, or complex travel details, take a look at AdrenalineCare. This comprehensive policy offers higher coverage ceilings for trip cancellation or interruption, equipment delay, license fee refunds, medical emergencies, lost baggage, and medical evacuation.

This product is especially useful if you're planning a trip with tight connections for transit, such as short times between connecting flights or a risky transfer from a vehicle to a boat or plane since the plan includes coverage for missed connections. Coverage for pre-existing conditions, financial default, and terrorism is included.

Flight coverage (AirCare): AirCare covers expenses specific to aviation travel including unexpected aircraft and tarmac delays, equipment failure, lost luggage, flight diversions, and late-night travel delays. This product is a good fit for travelers who are comfortable managing other aspects of travel risk on their own but want additional peace of mind in the event of flight-related hiccups.

AirCare sells a standalone policy or as an add-on alongside Berkshire Hathaway's lower-tier travel insurance plans.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Insurance Cost

The premium you pay will depend on various factors, including the age of the travelers, destination, and total trip costs. The  average cost of travel insurance  is 4% to 8% of your travel costs.

After inputting some personal information, such as your age and state of residence, along with your trip details, like travel dates, destination, and trip costs, you'll get an instant quote for Berkshire Hathaway plans available for your trip. And from there, it's easy to compare each option based on your coverage needs and budget.

Now let's look at a few examples to estimate Berkshire Hathaway's coverage costs.

As of 2024, a 23-year-old from Illinois taking a week-long, $3,000 budget trip to Italy would have the following travel insurance quotes:

• ExactCare Value: $61
• ExactCare: $112
• ExactCare Extra: $99
• LuxuryCare: $121
• AdrenalineCare: $115

Premiums for Berkshire Hathaway plans are between 2% and 4% of the trip's cost, well within the average cost of travel insurance.

Berkshire Hathaway provides the following quotes for a 30-year-old traveler from California heading to Japan for two weeks on a $4,000 trip:

• ExactCare Value: $135
• ExactCare: $178
• ExactCare Extra: $178
• LuxuryCare: $247
• AdrenalineCare: $233

Once again, premiums for Berkshire Hathaway plans are between 3.4% and 6.2% of the trip's cost, within and below the expected range of travel insurance costs.

A Texas family consisting of two 40-year-old parents with a 10-year-old and 4-year-old on a two-week trip to Australia for $20,000:

• ExactCare Value: $509
• ExactCare: $430
• ExactCare Extra: $771
• LuxuryCare: $972
• AdrenalineCare: $933

Quotes for this trip cost between 2.15% and 4.9%, within the average cost of travel insurance. 

A 65-year-old couple looking to escape New Jersey for Mexico for two weeks with a trip cost of $6,000 would have the following quotes:

• ExactCare Value: $272
• ExactCare: $526
• ExactCare Extra: $462
• LuxuryCare: $582
• AdrenalineCare: $584

Premiums for Berkshire Hathaway plans for older-age travelers are between 4.5% and 9.7%, which is well within the average cost for travel insurance. While it's certainly more expensive than coverage for younger travelers, it's on the lower end of what travel insurance companies often quote for older travelers. 

Berkshire Hathaway's online quote generator is intuitive and easy to use. You'll need to provide the following information for a quote: 

• Destination country
• Travel dates
• Date of booking
• Traveling method (Car, plane, ship)
• Number of flight segments
• Postal code
• Number of travelers
• Traveler(s) age 
• Trip cost per traveler
• Email address

Once you submit those details, you'll get a list of eligible travel insurance policies and the cost comparison. If you're traveling by air, you'll have to input your flight information. You can also add bonus coverage options and riders to your insurance shopping cart before completing the transaction online.

How to File a Claim with Berkshire Hathaway Travel Insurance

Berkshire Hathaway customers can file a claim through the claims portal, by emailing claims [email protected], or calling (844) 411-2487 and choosing option 5 (+1 (715) 303-6333 for people abroad). Customer service representatives are available between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday, and the company is closed for national holidays. Callers can also reach an emergency operator 24/7 for travel or medical assistance by selecting options 1 or 2.

You can also file a claim using the dedicated app, available for both iOS and Android devices. That said, customer reviews have mentioned that the app doesn't work, so a more traditional route may be more reliable.

Customers have a year from when the loss occurred to file a claim, though Berkshire Hathaway encourages claimants to file as soon as reasonably possible. For certain types of claims, such as lost baggage, you only need to submit a photograph of the claim you filed with the airline in addition to some basic information about the situation.

Berkshire Hathaway Customer Service and Claims Experience

Berkshire Hathaway boasts an average of 4.31 stars out of five on its Squaremouth page. Most of the positive customer reviews center around peace of mind. Customers were glad they had their policy but didn't have to file a claim. Many of these reviews focus on the buying process, which is fast and customer service is responsive. Reviews note easy processing if you need to push your trip back (and use the same policy for your new trip).

That said, reviews where a claim was involved were more checkered. Customers reported difficulty reaching Berkshire Hathaway's claims team and long wait times, which may be more pronounced during high travel seasons.

While reviews allow customers to air their grievances or sing the praises of their insurance company, they're also a great way for customers to get a response from a company when all other communication methods fail. Many travel insurance companies regularly respond to customer reviews on SquareMouth, Trustpilot, and the Better Business Bureau. Unfortunately, Berkshire Hathaway is not one of these companies. 

Learn more about how Berkshire Hathaway compares to top travel insurance providers.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection vs. Nationwide Travel Insurance

Berkshire Hathaway is ranked favorably next to Nationwide, which is one of the most popular travel insurance providers in the market. You can't go wrong picking a plan from either company. Both offer similarly priced and customizable policies for different types of travelers. These plans are highly ranked by both the Better Business Bureau and thousands of positive customer reviews.

Read our Nationwide Travel Insurance review here.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection vs. WorldTrips Travel Insurance

If you're in the market for one of Berkshire Hathaway's budget insurance policies, you may also want to consider options from WorldTrips. Like Berkshire Hathaway, WorldTrips is an industry leader providing low-cost plans with great coverage for most trips at competitive rates.

If you need travel medical insurance for a study abroad program, WorldTrips offers an international policy designed to meet students' needs. Keep in mind, WorldTrips has exclusions for pre-existing conditions on many policies. So if you're planning on being abroad for an extended period, you should make prior arrangements for things like diabetes, asthma, or other chronic conditions.

Read our WorldTrips Travel Insurance review here.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection vs. Credit Card Travel Insurance

If you're considering the ExactCare Lite or AirCare travel plans from Berkshire Hathaway, you might find equal or even superior credit card travel protection .

Some credit card providers offer travel insurance benefits with sizable payouts. This includes reimbursements for lost or delayed baggage far exceeding Berkshire Hathaways coverage limits. Similarly, some of the best credit cards offering travel insurance also advertise generous ceilings for medical insurance and evacuation benefits extending coverage into the million-dollar range.

Read our guide on the best credit cards with travel insurance here.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection FAQs

Yes, Berkshire Hathaway offers plans for international travelers such as its ExactCare, ExactCare Extra, ExactCare Value, and LuxuryCare.

Berkshire Hathaway has a plan for adventure sports and activities called the AdrenalineCare plan.

Customer reviews on Berkshire Hathaway's claims process are very mixed. Some customers reported a quick and simple claims process while others report having gone over a month without resolution or communication. 

Yes, almost all of Berkshire Hathaway's policies offer pre-existing medical condition waivers . 

Berkshire Hathaway is known for its reliable coverage options, comprehensive plans for various travel needs, and a strong reputation in the insurance market.

Why You Should Trust Us: How We Reviewed Berkshire Hathaway Travel Insurance

To review Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, we looked at coverage limits, cost, customer service, claim limits, how plans can be customized, and much more. Then we compared these factors with the best travel insurance companies .

We named Berkshire Hathaway as a top pick in Insider's best travel insurance companies guide because of the company's long-standing reputation in insurance. Berkshire Hathaway's travel insurance policies provide a slew of coverage options at different price points for various types of travelers. Furthermore, the company offers great customer support, intuitive resources, and a big name giving customers peace of mind.

Learn more about how we rate travel insurance companies .

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