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Should I Take The Case?

A weekly feature in which I ask readers if I should mediate a case.

When Dave checked into the RIU two years ago, he was greeted by trucks and construction workers where there should have been a quiet beach.

Why won’t RIU extend my hotel voucher?

January 22, 2024December 17, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

When Dave Mootz checked into the RIU Playacar two years ago, he was greeted by trucks and construction workers where there should have been a quiet beach. The area was undergoing a much-needed beach restoration project — during his much-needed Mexico vacation.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
Ryanair has a well-earned reputation for unapologetically burying its customers in fees, including charges for carrying their bags on board.

Ryanair orders passenger with bag question to “shut up” — does she deserve a refund?

January 22, 2024December 10, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Should I Take The Case?
When she checked out of her hotel, it revealed the "net" rate it was charging her online travel agency — a number far lower than quoted.

They showed her the net rate and now she wants it

January 22, 2024November 26, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Eleanore Brouhard knows a secret.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
If you're an airline apologist, you'll probably answer Angelina Bellamy's question reflexively, if not dismissively.

Did KLM lie about her ticket refund?

December 30, 2024November 19, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

If you’re an airline apologist, you’ll probably answer Angelina Bellamy’s question reflexively, if not dismissively.

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Here's a problem I run into every now and then, and which I normally refer back to the airline which usually tells the passenger "tough luck.

They canceled the flight anyway — can I get a refund?

July 4, 2024November 12, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Here’s a problem I run into every now and then, and which I normally refer back to the airline – which usually tells the passenger “tough luck.”

Categories Should I Take The Case?
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