The 76-year-old veteran contacted Spirit Airlines in April to explain the situation and ask for a refund, but a company representative told him that the tickets were non-refundable.
The reservation process began in May 2011 and Nissan asked for a fully refundable reservation fee.
I have asked for a non-refundable £3m-a-month deposit".
"We will be asking for a non-refundable deposit from the preferred bidder just to demonstrate they're serious.
New York and Maryland, for example, charge no user fees, although New York does ask users for a refundable $10 deposit, and Maryland requires drivers to maintain a $25 minimum balance in their toll accounts.
In addition to a valid driver's license, companies ask for a deposit, which is refundable, and two or three references as well as requiring what is listed below.
Furthermore, although this holding deposit should be returned if the landlord decides not to proceed with that particular tenant, some letting agents may ask for non-refundable deposits, leaving tenants without a home and out of pocket.
Instead, the company is asking for either a non-refundable deposit of $25,000 for the top trim Pioneer, or $10,000 for the base model Sport – but if that's too rich you can also put down a $2,500 escrow deposit which can be refunded and which will put you on the waiting list.
If staying a while, get a Go Card from a train station or 7-Eleven store for a refundable A$10 £4.800).
I was booked to fly to Goa on 20 December, and paid for a refundable ticket through Opodo.
