Vacanze da sogno a prezzi stracciati? Ecco come evitare le truffe | Geo Rai 3

27 Feb 2024 · 6 min
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In this Geo Rai 3 interview, host Sveva talks with Massimiliano Dona, President of the Unione Nazionale dei Consumatori, about the post‑COVID travel market. They explain why many travellers now opt for do‑it‑yourself (DIY) bookings – soaring flight prices, reduced airline staff and limited airport slots – and when a traditional travel agency still makes sense, especially for complex trips that need guarantees. Dona exposes a series of manipulative pricing tactics used by online travel portals: urgency banners, “only X seats left” messages, hidden fees such as seat‑selection surcharges, and the practice of “price slicing” where the advertised price is split across multiple screens. He then reveals how sophisticated algorithms adjust prices based on the consumer’s device, browsing history, and even the specific account, leading to price discrimination. Practical advice is offered to counter these tactics: browse in incognito or with a VPN, clear cookies, use a different device or a friend’s phone, avoid completing a purchase from the same session that generated the quote, and always document the offer (screenshots, catalog copies). Finally, Dona stresses consumer rights – keep evidence, file complaints on‑site, and assert those rights directly with hotels or airlines, as the law often requires the consumer to raise the issue at the point of service. The conversation ends with a promise to continue discussing consumer protection in travel.

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