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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.

It’s cold out there — don’t you wish you were here?

January 19, 2024December 5, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

If you live on the East Coast of the United States — and most folks reading this site do — then you’re probably thinking about the weather this weekend. Complaining about it, to be exact.

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Lawsuits against TSA are piling up quickly

January 19, 2024December 2, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

The Transportation Security Administration’s little body-scanning/pat-down problem isn’t just keeping us media types busy. Lawyers are having a field day with it, too.

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TSA agents return confiscated baby food after mom pulls out iPad

January 19, 2024November 30, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Betcha Steve Jobs never thought his iPad would help retrieve baby food from a TSA checkpoint. But these are strange times.

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TSA trouble: It’s not over yet

January 19, 2024November 26, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

The TSA body-scan/pat-down crisis isn’t over — yet.

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Are you exempt from a TSA screening? The list is growing, and you just might be on it

January 25, 2024November 23, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Maybe you aren’t a senior member of Congress, a visiting dignitary or a working pilot — three of the most high-profile groups of air travelers who are exempt from a full-body scan or “enhanced” pat-down by the Transportation Security Administration.

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Some airlines refunding tickets for passengers who fear pat-downs

January 25, 2024November 22, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Sommer Gentry had plans to fly from Baltimore to Charlotte next month. But after she heard about the TSA’s invasive new scanning and pat-down procedures, she decided to cancel.

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TSA sends defiant “holiday travel message” to air travelers: Prepare to be patted down

January 25, 2024November 20, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

TSA this afternoon sent a defiant “holiday travel message” to air travelers: Prepare to be patted down.

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Congress calls on TSA to review pat-downs as agency backs off crew screening

January 25, 2024November 19, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

The days of the Transportation Security Administration’s controversial “enhanced” pat-downs may be numbered.

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My car rental rate doubled — should I split the difference with Hotwire?

January 19, 2024November 16, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

When it comes to fixing travel problems, every happy ending isn’t necessarily a Hollywood ending. Consider the case of Samantha McCormick, a 23-year-old Hotwire customer whose car rental rate unexpectedly doubled.

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TSA threatens to fine passenger who refuses full-body scan

January 19, 2024November 14, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

As the TSA’s use of full-body scanners turns into a national debate, it appears the agency is taking a harder line against passengers who resist.

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