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Is This Enough Compensation?

Did the company offer enough compensation? That is the question.

No food and bags on British Airways

No flight, meals, phone or bags from British Airways — and no compensation

February 6, 2024November 18, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Whoever said, “Any landing you can walk away from is a good one” must not have known David Youngquist. And they aren’t familiar with the current service level at British Airways — at least, not as he experienced it.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?

A flight cancellation sinks a Princess cruise

June 23, 2025November 3, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

When Joan Judice’s flight to her cruise was canceled, it created a domino effect. Every supplier involved — her airline, cruise line and travel agent — took a half-step back during the resolution.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?

A blown tire and bizarre bathroom break for this Delta “vacation”

December 16, 2023December 22, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Lisa West’s case is strange, but not as strange as the response she received from Delta when she complained about it.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?

Even more funny airline math on this downgrade, but is there a solution?

December 15, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

United’s frequent flier program, MileagePlus, promises “the best combination of service and rewards for frequent travelers.”

But Thomas Williams says he got neither when he tried to use his hard-earned miles for a flight from Boston to San Francisco.

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Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
Howard Madnick calls it the "disappearing reservation" American has offered a resolution, but he wants to know: Is it enough?

Never mind, American Airlines — just send me a refund!

August 15, 2023December 1, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Howard Madnick calls it the “disappearing reservation” trick. I’ll let him describe a bizarre series of circumstances that led to several reservations being made and then lost. American has offered a resolution, but he wants to know: Is it enough?

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
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Why did American reverse course on my compensation?

January 18, 2024November 27, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

When Alan Estrebou is delayed by almost a day on American Airlines, the company promises him compensation. Then it backs out. Should American honor its word?

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?, The Travel Troubleshooter
Heather Stork's flight from St. Louis to Amsterdam was a mess from start to finish. Delta compensated her with travel vouchers.

Did Delta do enough for this delayed passenger?

December 8, 2023November 24, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Heather Stork’s flight from St. Louis to Amsterdam was a mess from start to finish. Delta compensated her with travel vouchers. Is that enough for the mess that she had to endure?

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
I feel partially responsible for what happened to the Keberles. They contacted me with a question about travel insurance and compensation.

Is this enough compensation for an interrupted Windstar cruise?

February 5, 2024November 17, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

I feel partially responsible for what happened to the Keberles. They contacted me with a question about travel insurance and compensation.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?

Is this enough compensation for a ‘difficult’ journey?

February 5, 2024November 3, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Air travel can be hard. It’s been that way since the dawn of commercial aviation — and people like Robert Oliver know it.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
Economy class airline seats are small consider what happened to Deana Worth on a recent American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Miami.

An airline seat dispute quickly spirals out of control

February 2, 2024March 31, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Economy class airline seats are small consider what happened to Deana Worth on a recent American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Miami.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
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