But the couple soon found out the next day when they tried to cancel.

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When CIT told customers they could cancel the leases only by paying 10% of the contract value, Shearer erupted.

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When crests and troughs meet, they will cancel each other out.

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And when the service is no longer required, they can cancel that subscription with no equipment left unused in the corner.

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Kingfisher, owned by Vijay Mallya, was hit by a strike in July - the airline was forced to cancel 40 flights when workers refused to work saying they had not been paid for months.

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Here is an important thing to consider: when airlines cancel due to their own fault, such as a mechanical mishap or pilot scheduling screw up, they are liable for expenses their delayed passengers incur.

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