Bank chargeback denied after airline bankruptcy
A consumer paid $1,600 for flights, the airline went bankrupt rendering issued credits useless, and the card issuer denied the chargeback dispute. This leaves travelers with no financial recourse when airlines fail mid-dispute. It reflects a systemic gap in consumer protection for travel purchases.
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