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Here's an idea for creating a better flying experience: Why not stop economy-class airline seats from reclining?

No more reclining airline seats! Let’s lock ’em

October 3, 2024June 11, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Here’s an idea for creating a better flying experience: Why not stop economy-class airline seats from reclining? 

Categories Featured, On Travel
Kay just wanted the wig she ordered from Amazon. At least, that's what she claimed. The online retailer sent her the wrong hairpiece, and when she tried to return it, Amazon kept her money. Sounds like a case of Amazon falling down on the job, right? Not quite.

You might be a dishonest customer if Amazon does this to you

March 29, 2024June 10, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

As Kay anxiously waits for a resolution from Amazon, little does she know that her questionable actions during the return process may have triggered a web of suspicion. With mounting evidence suggesting her potential dishonesty, will Amazon uncover the truth behind the manipulated return label? And more importantly, will Kay ever see her $151 refund or face the consequences of her actions? The final answer lies just beyond the horizon.

Categories Advocacy, Featured
Will Wells Fargo intervene and aid Nicholas Butler in the aftermath of $7,853 Istanbul bar charges? Find out now.

Charged $7,853 by Wells Fargo after visiting a bar in Istanbul– is this fraud?

July 8, 2025June 8, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Nicholas Butler gets charged $7,853 at a bar in Istanbul under shady circumstances. Will his bank step up and help him undo the charges?

Categories Featured, Problem Solved
Sears promises to cover the cost of Wanda Warren's dishwasher installation. Then it offers her a check for $180 -- which isn't enough. Does it owe her more?

Help! Sears won’t cover the cost of installing my replacement dishwasher

March 24, 2025June 6, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Sears promises to cover the cost of Wanda Warren’s dishwasher installation. Then it offers her a check for $180 — which isn’t enough. Does it owe her more? 

Categories Featured, Problem Solved
When Laurie Mannino tried to change her airline tickets on British Airways, she ran into a common problem: The airline kept her on hold for hours.

Warning! Airline scammers are posing as fake call centers

January 19, 2024June 4, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When Laurie Mannino tried to change her airline tickets on British Airways, she ran into a common problem: The airline kept her on hold for hours.

So she Googled “talk to a human at British Airways” and found a number that picked up on the first ring.

It was a fake.

Categories Advocacy, Featured
Airline seat selection fees are one of the most hated surcharges in the travel industry — and they should be illegal.

Let’s ban airline seat selection fees

March 18, 2025June 4, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Airline seat selection fees are one of the most hated surcharges in the travel industry — and they should be illegal. Here’s how to avoid them.

Categories Featured, On Travel, Popular
When IcelandAir changes Patricia Boyle's flights from Baltimore to Washington Dulles, she asks for a refund from her tour operator, IcelandAir Holidays. Why isn't it responding?

IcelandAir changed her departure airport. Here’s how we got $2,972 refunded

May 1, 2025June 1, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When IcelandAir changes Patricia Boyle’s flights from Baltimore to Washington Dulles, she asks for a refund from her tour operator, IcelandAir Holidays. Why isn’t it responding?

Categories Featured, The Travel Troubleshooter
Learn more about the process of securing a Ticketmaster refund when a concert is postponed. Learn to navigate ticket terms and conditions

Can I get a refund from Ticketmaster for this Alan Parsons concert?

January 19, 2024May 31, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Joe Eckre has tickets to see Alan Parsons, but the artist has postponed the event. Can Eckre get a refund?

Categories Featured, Problem Solved
Learn how to navigate and recover from Zelle mistakes, including sending funds to the wrong person, through effective dispute processes and timely actions.

Sent money to the wrong person through Zelle? Here’s how to get it back

June 26, 2024May 28, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Chuck Brown sent money to the wrong person through Zelle. Will he ever get it back?

Categories Advocacy, Featured
Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.

Should you recline your airline seat? No, and here’s why

December 22, 2024May 28, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.

Categories Featured, On Travel
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