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AIRLINE POLICIES

Dianne Ness and her husband were stunned when Delta Air Lines rescheduled their upcoming flight from Boston to Phoenix by 9 ½ hours. 

Delta Air Lines rescheduled my flight by 9 1/2 hours. Do I have to accept this ticket?

September 13, 2024April 15, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Dianne Ness and her husband were stunned when Delta Air Lines rescheduled their upcoming flight from Boston to Phoenix by 9 ½ hours. 

Categories Advocacy
Air travelers often exhibit "exit envy," a phenomenon where passengers rush to disembark the moment the plane lands, leading to chaos and frustration. Whether driven by the need to make a tight connection or simply a desire to leave the plane as soon as possible, this behavior disrupts the usual deplaning process. However, there are courteous ways to ensure you can exit early without inconveniencing others, including enlisting the help of flight attendants or securing a seat near the front. Learn the art of exiting a plane early without stepping on toes.

Why does everyone want to get off the plane first? It’s exit envy!

March 27, 2025February 24, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Why do air travelers want to get off the plane first? As soon as the aircraft pulls up to the gate, it’s a mad stampede to the front.

Categories Featured, On Travel
When traveling, the last thing anyone wants is to face the hassle of lost luggage. This comprehensive guide offers vital information on what to do if your luggage goes missing during air travel, cruises, train journeys, or hotel stays. From understanding the rules of lost luggage claims to tips on preventing your bags from getting lost, this article is an essential resource for travelers. It covers everything from filing claims to avoiding luggage fees, ensuring your travel remains stress-free.

The ultimate guide to finding your lost luggage

December 30, 2024February 13, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

If you’re reading this because your luggage has gone missing, you’re not alone.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
In a quest for better customer service, frustrated travelers like Robert Grunfeld are recording their calls with airlines. While this tactic can yield mixed results, experts suggest alternative strategies, highlighting the complexities of customer service interactions and the evolving legal and ethical considerations in the digital age.

Frustrated travelers start recording customer service phone calls. But does it work?

January 16, 2024January 13, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Oh, the lengths some people will go to get better customer service. Like recording phone calls with a customer service agent. 

Categories On Travel
In 2020, Erika Eng faced a frustrating ordeal when British Airways canceled her Paris flight and failed to refund $994. Despite years of efforts and tangled interactions with Flight Network and credit card companies, her refund remains elusive, exemplifying the challenges many faced with airlines during the pandemic.

British Airways refund disaster: I’m still waiting for my pandemic ticket refund!

May 8, 2024December 8, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Erika Eng booked tickets from Washington, D.C., to Paris in 2020. British Airways canceled her flight but never refunded the money. So what happened to her $994?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Robert Zuercher and his fiancee were flying from Cancun, Mexico, to Cleveland for a somber occasion. His grandmother had died, and they were attending her funeral. But they say Frontier Airlines added to their grief when they were kicked off their flight without explanation -- or compensation.

Kicked off my flight for being disruptive — does Frontier Airlines owe me anything?

November 24, 2024October 6, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Robert Zuercher and his fiancee were flying from Cancun, Mexico, to Cleveland for a somber occasion. His grandmother had died, and they were attending her funeral. But they say Frontier Airlines added to their grief when they were kicked off their flight without explanation — or compensation.

Categories Popular, The Travel Troubleshooter
Thomas Sennett's involuntary downgrade on American Airlines leads to a refund debacle. How was the fare difference resolved?

American Airlines downgraded us. Can I get the fare difference refunded?

April 7, 2025September 18, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

American Airlines downgrades Thomas Sennett and his family to economy class on their flights from Boston to Phoenix. Why isn’t it refunding the fare difference?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Discover how to handle the 'delay rage,' by understanding your passenger rights and utilizing coping strategies during flight delays. Explore the bigger issue of airline accountability and potential government regulation to improve the air travel experience.

Don’t become a victim of delay rage this summer. Here’s how.

July 15, 2024July 23, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

If the click of the public announcement system in the boarding area is all it takes to make your heart skip a beat, maybe you’re susceptible to this summer’s travel epidemic: delay rage. 

Categories Airline Problems, On Travel
On a recent flight from Phoenix to London, Gerri Hether found herself seated next to an overweight passenger -- so overweight that he couldn't fit into his seat. 

Do overweight passengers deserve a bigger seat on a plane?

July 15, 2024July 15, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

On a recent flight from Phoenix to London, Gerri Hether found herself seated next to an overweight passenger — so overweight that he couldn’t fit into his seat. 

Categories Airline Problems, Featured, On Travel
American Airlines changes Allison Bilski's flight time from 11:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., which is impossible for her to make. Can she get a refund -- or at least a credit?

American Airlines changed my flight. Can I get my money back?

April 3, 2025June 16, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

American Airlines changes Allison Bilski’s flight time from 11:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., which is impossible for her to make. Can she get a refund — or at least a credit?

Categories Featured, The Travel Troubleshooter
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