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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.

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.

Categories Commentary

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?

Categories Commentary

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.

Categories Commentary

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

January 22, 2024January 25, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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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?

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter

3 tips for handling upgrade guilt

January 22, 2024January 11, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Do you suffer from upgrade guilt when you fly in first class? You probably do — and if you don’t, you should.

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Delta’s Ausband: “Customer service is very important to the bottom line”

April 22, 2024December 21, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Here’s part two of my interview with Allison Ausband, Delta Air Lines’ vice president for reservations sales and customer care.

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Delta’s Ausband: When it comes to customer service, “we want to be even better”

January 22, 2024December 20, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Allison Ausband is Delta Air Lines’ vice president for reservation sales and customer care. I met with her last week to discuss the progress since our last interview in 2010. Here’s part one of our interview.

Categories Commentary

Oh no! I missed my connection and had to pay extra

January 22, 2024December 14, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Sue Broxholm’s connecting flight back home is delayed, and her airline eventually asks her to pay an extra $462 to continue her journey. Is that right? And if not, should it give her a refund?

Categories Commentary

Should I have been charged extra for my checked luggage?

January 22, 2024December 7, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Deborah Bouchette researches the luggage rules for an upcoming flight, but is surprised by a 200 Euro fee to check her bag, anyway. Her airline says she should get a refund — so why isn’t she?

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