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Case Dismissed

These case dismissed articles are cautionary tales from the Elliott Advocacy files. Although we could not resolve these cases, there are valuable lessons contained here.

Janice Dittman expected a ticket credit when she canceled her Virgin Atlantic flight from San Francisco to London.

Am I not entitled to a ticket credit, Virgin Atlantic?

February 1, 2024October 10, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Janice Dittman expected a full refund when she canceled her Virgin Atlantic flight from San Francisco to London. Instead, the carrier credited her for the taxes and offered no apologies for pocketing the rest of her money.

Categories Case Dismissed
Can we talk about entitlement? I know you want to. I see your comments on this site. Tun to us for help for" entitlement issues."

No, you’re not entitled to that. Here’s why.

February 1, 2024May 4, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Can we talk about entitlement?

Categories Case Dismissed

I don’t “trust the Midas touch” anymore!

April 13, 2024April 14, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Skyye Watson’s Nissan Rogue vibrated when she stepped on the gas pedal, an annoying but fixable problem. In the process, her faith in Midas has been shaken — and despite our advocacy team’s best efforts, we can’t repair the damage.

Categories Case Dismissed
The travel industry’s favorite new word seems to be “no.” Sergio Lopez knows that. So does Melanie Channick.

Florida Blue ignored my claim — could you get them to answer me?

December 15, 2023November 25, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Alan Wolfson’s claim for post-operative equipment hasn’t been processed for almost a year. What does he have to do to get Florida Blue’s attention?

Categories Case Dismissed
She thought she was covered by her travel insurance. She wasn't, her insurance claim was denied.

A broken kneecap, a denied insurance claim — and a missed cruise

February 2, 2024November 9, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

I know what you’re thinking. Did Debby Russo fall behind on her interest payments and get roughed up by a loan shark?

Categories Case Dismissed
She tried to make a direct reservation with the Majestic Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Fla., she found herself talking to a third party.

HotelsOne took my money — can you help me get it back?

February 2, 2024November 2, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Mary Puchein wants her $499 back.

Categories Case Dismissed

Another $72 in taxes for my hotel? But I thought we already paid!

February 6, 2024October 16, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

When it comes to price transparency, airlines get almost all the attention — and rightfully so. But Joseph Jacobazzi wants us to devote a little bandwidth to hotels today. Bonus: His case doesn’t involve mandatory resort fees.

Categories Case Dismissed
Good insurance policy from Trip Mate can protect your vacation investment, there are always exceptions like John Yuken.

Trip Mate cuts it close with definition of “pre-existing” condition

February 6, 2024October 15, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

It doesn’t take much to incite the commenters on this site to recommend travel insurance. And while it’s true that a good insurance policy can protect your vacation investment, there are always exceptions like John Yuken.

Categories Case Dismissed
If you think loyalty programs are a win-win, meet Elizabeth Poon. She doesn't feel like much of a winner right now.

So you wanna stay at the Intercontinental Thalasso Spa Bora Bora? Not with your rewards points

August 14, 2023October 8, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

If you think loyalty programs are a win-win, meet Elizabeth Poon. She doesn’t feel like much of a winner right now.

Categories Case Dismissed
Nancy Taylor's was an exception as a United Airlines customer. We tried to help with the frequent flier miles.

Hey United Airlines, where are my 180,000 frequent flier miles?

February 6, 2024October 4, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Although we almost never get involved in loyalty program cases, Nancy Taylor’s was an exception. And even though we tried to help, our advocacy team came up empty-handed.

Categories Case Dismissed
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