“It sounds like criminal activity to me”
And now, a little story about names, online travel agencies, airlines and the TSA.
Commentary
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.
Kicked off a flight because of a dogfight
Mention the word “pets” and “planes” and it’s enough to start a dogfight.
What gives them the right to frisk Henry Kissinger?
No one should have been surprised when Nobel Peace Prize winner and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger issued a statement praising the the Transportation Security Administration for its professionalism after he got a pat-down last week in New York. What was he supposed to do, call the TSA a criminal organization?
Travel insurance claims can hinge on the tiniest details
When it comes to travel insurance claims, Hannah Yun was about as sure as anyone that hers would be successful. She was wrong.
Travel insurance didn’t cover her Princess cruise after husband’s death
When Christine Rehak cancels her cruise after her husband’s death, she assumes her travel insurance will reimburse her vacation. But she’s wrong. Is she going to be stuck with a credit voucher she’ll never use?
Are energy fees about to make a comeback?
The Oyster Bay Beach Resort is a highrise hotel in St. Martin that promises guests white sand beaches, “breathtaking” views of the Caribbean and a “paradise found.”
Am I being scammed by Celebrity Cruises?
arryl and Carolyn Sigel believe they were scammed by their cruise line. After you read about what happened to them on the Celebrity Summit, you might agree with them.
I slammed my Kona condo online and now it’s keeping my deposit
With its dramatic black volcanic rock, stunning seascapes, and impossibly tasty coffee, Kona, Hawaii is one of the world’s most unexpected destinations. And when Lynn Regan booked a condo there last year, she was looking forward to experiencing the Big Island’s differentness.
What do you really know about the TSA?
When it comes to the TSA, you may know less than you think.
Want an airline to change? Then speak with a million voices
When it comes to customer service, travel companies constantly push the limits with fees, surcharges and onerous policies. No industry does it more than the airlines, and no domestic airline does it more than Spirit Airlines, the small Florida-based carrier known for its risque ads and creative extras.