If that amount drained their bank accounts and maxed their credit cards they probably shouldn't be spending money on a cruise.I mean even with free healthcare, that will most likely not cover what would happen on a private cruise liner in international waters.
Also travel insurance is your friend. I'm all for free healthcare but we're not there yet and may never be.
So their credit card had a 1500 limit? Is it normal for people to have such low limits? I would never travel with such a low limit because emergencies happen.
If that amount drained their bank accounts and maxed their credit cards they probably shouldn't be spending money on a cruise.
Also travel insurance is your friend. I'm all for free healthcare but we're not there yet and may never be.
So their credit card had a 1500 limit? Is it normal for people to have such low limits? I would never travel with such a low limit because emergencies happen.
This gives heavy 'People on food stamps shouldn't be allowed to buy soda or steak' vibes
And then this is certainly a thing that's now been said
People on food stamps are allotted so much per month. As far as I know they can buy steak if it's uncooked, but I understand certain limitations to help them manage that amount and not run out of food by spending a weeks worth of EBT on a restaurant meal.
I dont think restaurants accept EBT
They most likely put the cruise and who knows what else on the card. A couple with not even $1500 in the bank who does luxury things can't be very good with money.Cruises can be pretty cheap actually. Especially when you can split the cost with someone.
They most likely put the cruise and who knows what else on the card. A couple with not even $1500 in the bank who does luxury things can't be very good with money.A Royal Caribbean cruise is not a luxury thing.
A Royal Caribbean cruise is not a luxury thing.It's a luxury thing if you have $2000 to your name.
If you dont have to fly then a cruise is a pretty cheap vacation.
That was bullshit. The cruise line was in the wrong. Morally, and probably legally. I can't imagine how you're allowed to detain someone like that, even for nonpayment.
Anything that isn't a necessity is a luxury. For a cruise you're looking at around $400 per person for the base package.That's reckless when you have no money.
People on food stamps are allotted so much per month. As far as I know they can buy steak if it's uncooked, but I understand certain limitations to help them manage that amount and not run out of food by spending a weeks worth of EBT on a restaurant meal.Thought things better
In this case someone with no savings, no health insurance, a history of medical problems, and super low available credit should have maybe thought thought things through a little better. At least they were let off the boat since I don't think it's legal to hold someone hostage over a bill. The article title doesn't even sound accurate since they were asked how much they could pay and left without paying the full amount.
This gives heavy 'People on food stamps shouldn't be allowed to buy soda or steak' vibesPeople on food stamps should be allowed to buy steak and soda as long as theres money on the account.
And then this is certainly a thing that's now been said
> goes on cruise vacation
> has no health insurance
> $2,500 drains two bank accounts and maxes a credit card
Thats just piss poor planning. But I also wonder if they were legally able to detain them on the boat? I bet theres some weird maritime law about debt or something.
> goes on cruise vacationNo health insurance and a history of seizures
> has no health insurance
> $2,500 drains two bank accounts and maxes a credit card
Welp, looks Im living here now -me