Carnival Cruise Line cancels bookings made at reduced prices due to website glitch during IT maintenance
Carnival Cruise Line experienced a website glitch during IT maintenance on Saturday that temporarily displayed drastically reduced fares. Customers booked cruises at prices far below normal, including one passenger who reserved a 6-day balcony cabin for $300. The company subsequently canceled all affected reservations, refunded customers, and offered $100 onboard credit as compensation.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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The Post frames Carnival's response as cancellation and refund, while Breitbart emphasizes passenger frustration and includes debate over whether the company should have absorbed the loss. The Post stresses the company's legal position; Breitbart amplifies customer sentiment.
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“Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Bookings After Glitch Dramatically Cut Fares: 'Literally a Steal'”
“Carnival facing backlash for canceling cruise bookings due to website glitch showing cheap prices”
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