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Month: October 2011

Here we go again! Another tarmac stranding incident — beware of outraged talking heads on TV

January 22, 2024October 30, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

It seemed eerily familiar: A JetBlue aircraft, a freak storm, passengers stranded on an aircraft for hours — and all happened near the media capital of the world.

Categories Commentary
If Disney totaled this guest's minivan, why won't it cover the damage?

Is this enough compensation? Disney totaled my minivan

January 22, 2024October 25, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

As Joyce Dunne was checking out of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Orlando recently, a cast member slipped her some bad news: Her Honda minivan had been damaged by the parking valet.

Categories Commentary

Another tax on air travelers? It’s nonsense

January 22, 2024October 23, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Rochelle Peachey is no stranger to high taxes and fees on airline tickets. A frequent flier between Miami and London, she routinely sees government charges that double the price of her ticket.

Categories The Navigator

“Because of your attitude, you have earned a trip into our body scanner!”

January 22, 2024October 22, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Whenever I hear from someone like Angela Wright, I can almost predict the TSA’s knee-jerk response to her complaint.

Categories Commentary

Is this enough compensation? “Very disappointed” by Southwest – so they sent me a voucher

January 22, 2024October 18, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

I‘ve already written about Southwest’s new restrictions on credits. Well, passengers haven’t exactly warmed to them and other policy changes.

Categories Commentary

TSA watch: Confessions of a rogue Transportation Security Officer

January 22, 2024October 15, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

“As a proud American, I served my country with loyalty and dedication in the aftermath of 9/11 by joining the TSA and the fight on terror,” the letter begins.

Categories Commentary

The Travel Troubleshooter: Am I stuck with this $378 phone bill?

January 22, 2024October 14, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Jeffrey Grim can’t make a connection in Brussels because of an error made by his online travel agency. In order to fix the problem, he racks up $378 in phone bills. Should the company cover his expenses?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

My father died — please refund my rental car

January 22, 2024October 13, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Sometimes, even death isn’t a good enough reason for a refund.

Categories Commentary

Ridiculous or not? “Low cost” airlines that cost more

January 22, 2024October 12, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

When David Simon wanted to fly from Milwaukee to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he assumed “low cost” airline Southwest would offer the lowest fare.

Categories Commentary

TSA watch: They’re looking for the wrong thing – and congratulating themselves for it

January 15, 2025October 8, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Categories Commentary
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