Where’s my refund from American Queen Voyages? They promised to send it months ago
May Youngclaus has been waiting months for a refund from American Queen Voyages. Is her money lost at sea?
Problem Solved
Problem Solved is a weekly consumer column that fixes reader problems. From broken laptop computers to faulty kitchen appliances, nothing is off limits for this feature. Each story brings a fresh problem and solution in an engaging and succinct Q&A format.
Downgraded on a Lufthansa flight. Where’s my business class refund?
Ellen LaGow and her husband face an inconvenient situation when their return flight from Prague to Denver gets canceled because of a Lufthansa strike. Though they had upgraded to business class, they’re unable to enjoy the same comfort when they rebook on a United flight the next day. Can they get a refund of the fare difference?
T-Mobile won’t honor its promotions. What can I do?
When T-Mobile mysteriously unenrolls Kierra Knox from three promotions, he tries to reinstate the offers. Then T-Mobile blocks him on social media. What’s going on?
Hey Ticketmaster, where’s the refund for my David Foster concert tickets?
Elizabeth Moeck bought tickets for the David Foster Hitman Tour in 2019, but the performance was canceled because of the pandemic. Why won’t Ticketmaster refund her tickets?
My GE Profile washer flooded my home. How do I get it fixed?
Justin Carrier’s GE Profile washing machine breaks, flooding his house. One month later, GE hasn’t repaired the appliance or paid for the damages. What’s going on?
He only needed 30 tablets. He received $13,000 worth of drugs
If a pharmacy gives you too much medication, can you get a partial refund? That’s what one reader wants to know after he receives $13,000 worth of pills.
Eversource Gas says I have a leak. Do I have to pay this service bill?
Jackie Owens’ home has a gas leak, according to Eversource Gas, her energy company. But that’s wrong, and the error has cost her $222. Can she get her money back?
My American Tourister luggage is defective. How do I get it fixed?
One of John Edmunds’ new American Tourister bags is defective. Does he have to ship it to Texas at his expense, or can he get an exchange?
U.S. Customs confiscated her passport. How does she get it back?
When a U.S. Customs agent confiscates Adriana Cordero’s passport, she tries to get it back. But government bureaucracy is standing between her and her ID.
I sent a stranger money through Zelle by mistake. How do I undo it?
When Maura Ruzhnikov sends money to a stranger by mistake on Zelle, she tries to undo the transaction. That’s easier said than done. Will she ever get her money back?