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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.

Tami desperately needed mercy when she contacted Priceline recently to cancel a nonrefundable reservation at the Hawthorn Suites.

Whatever happened to mercy?

January 23, 2024April 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Mimi is unemployed and disabled, having suffered from lung cancer that metastasized to her brain. Even simple tasks can be a challenge.

To the caring employees at Vons in Chatsworth, Calif. — thank you!

January 23, 2024March 25, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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After years of playing the game, frequent customers are saying, "enough is enough." demanding loyalty in order to be treated with dignity.

Why loyalty programs are dead — and why that’s good news for almost everyone

January 23, 2024March 25, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Early boarding privileges are reserved for frequent fliers and passengers with obvious disabilities, but not on this JetBlue flight.

“There were angels all around me on that JetBlue flight”

January 23, 2024March 17, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Bank of America gets more than its fair share of complaints. But Ann Rieke had a terrific experience with her B of A credit card.

It’s great to have Bank of America in my corner — seriously

January 23, 2024March 11, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Bank of America gets more than its fair share of complaints. But Ann Rieke had a terrific experience with her B of A credit card.

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With Superstorm Sandy the host told her she could cancel her reservation in light of the looming natural disaster.

Is this enough compensation for my canceled room?

January 22, 2024February 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

With Superstorm Sandy the host told her she could cancel her reservation in light of the looming natural disaster.

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A frustrated mom experiencing persistent service issues with T-Mobile, seeks assistance after unsuccessful attempts to resolve problems.

My T-Mobile phone doesn’t work — now what?

May 3, 2025January 31, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Robin Myer’s phone doesn’t work. Neither does her daughter’s. T-Mobile doesn’t seem to care. Can their phones be fixed?

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TSA agents believe they are the last line of defense against terrorism. You have to break a few metaphorical eggs to keep America safe.

Look out! 4 things that get damaged at the airport

January 22, 2024January 30, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

TSA agents believe they are the last line of defense against terrorism, and that sometimes you have to break a few metaphorical eggs to keep America safe.

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Thrifty Car Rental from charging him $165 for unseen damage to the Ford Focus he rented in Glasgow, Scotland.

Do I really have to pay for this chip on my hood?

January 22, 2024January 25, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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William had an issue with as Dollar Rent A Car demanded payment for unspecified damages despite an indication that damage was pre-existing

I rented a damaged car from Dollar — why should I have to pay?

January 31, 2024January 19, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

William Hicks rents a car from Dollar with a ding in it. Now it wants to charge him for the damage. But it can’t prove he did it. Should he pay, anyway?

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