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Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit organization that mediates cases between consumers and businesses. These are commentary articles that detail our efforts and provide educational information for consumers.

Would you share with your readers how you do this and your procedures and techniques? That way, we would have better tools to work with."

How do you get a company to bend to your will?

January 29, 2024January 7, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Would you share with your readers how you do this and your procedures and techniques? That way, we would have better tools to work with.”

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Crossing the Golden Gate bridge is the driving highlight of any visit to Northern California. But not for Claudia Moore.

Should car rental companies profit from toll roads?

January 29, 2024December 27, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Crossing the Golden Gate bridge is the driving highlight of any visit to Northern California. But not for Claudia Moore.

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She’s heard about surcharges imposed on older renters, mandatory insurance requirements and other unanticipated fees.

Car renters may hit potholes when they cross borders

January 29, 2024December 21, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

She’s heard about surcharges imposed on older renters, mandatory insurance requirements and other unanticipated fees.

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Pigs can fly. At least on US Airways. A passenger packed an oversize "emotional support" pig on a flight from Connecticut to Washington.

Flying pigs can make you a better traveler – here’s how

January 29, 2024December 20, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Pigs can fly. At least on US Airways. A passenger packed an oversize “emotional support” pig on a flight from Connecticut to Washington.

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Pack these tips for a better holiday trip

September 5, 2024December 13, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Leaving something at home is the number one mistake holiday travelers make, according to a new poll. And it’s not just essential items.

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Airlines are considering a new class of service — and I use the term "class" loosely — called economy "minus."

It’s time to kill economy class

January 29, 2024December 6, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Airlines are considering a new class of service — and I use the term “class” loosely — called economy “minus.”

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The "comfort" coach seats for which she'd paid had been changed. The airline re-seated her two rows away from her husband.

Hey airlines, enough with the musical chairs!

January 29, 2024November 22, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

The “comfort” coach seats for which she’d paid had been changed. The airline re-seated her two rows away from her husband.

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Is the travel industry winning the propaganda war?

Is the travel industry winning the propaganda war?

September 24, 2024November 15, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Is the travel industry winning the propaganda war? Are you so used to hearing certain catchphrases that you’ve become desensitized to them?

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Let's hear it for the travel heroes. The Houston airline agent held a United Airlines flight for a passenger visiting his dying mother.

Let’s hear it for the travel heroes!

January 29, 2024November 8, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Let’s hear it for the travel heroes. The Houston airline agent held a United Airlines flight for a passenger visiting his dying mother.

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The Republicans took over control of the US Senate Tuesday's midterm elections. Now I'm not saying Republicans are the bad guys.

Why don’t you start your own airline and other ridiculous post-election suggestions

January 29, 2024November 6, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

The Republicans took over control of the US Senate Tuesday’s midterm elections. Now I’m not saying Republicans are the bad guys.

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