Robert and Joan Miller of Ironton planned to set sail on an Alaskan cruise, but missed the boat when the airlines cancelled their flight to Seattle.

They were flown to Juneau, Alaska, instead, where they waited two days for the ship to port. Then, when they finally boarded, they were fined $300 per person, in violation of the Jones Act.

The Jones Act was established in 1886 and states foreign ships can not transport passengers between U.S. ports.

The Millers were out money they spent in Juneau, as well as the $600 fine. They have emailed lawmakers, the airlines and cruise lines to try and get reimbursed, but have had little or no help.