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AMERICAN AIRLINES

Lengthy refunds are not unique to the travel industry, or even to airlines. But you should probably be prepared for a long wait.

Why did my ticket refund take forever and a day?

January 22, 2024October 23, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Gripes about lengthy refunds are not unique to the travel industry, or even to airlines. But if you want your money back for a ticket, you should probably be prepared for a long wait.

Categories Commentary
A refund for a deceased mother's nonrefundable ticket American Airlines; submitted documents, received form letters, but no refund yet.

Is it too hard to get an airline ticket refund?

July 20, 2024October 19, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

When John King’s mother dies, he asks American Airlines to refund her ticket. Instead of sending the money, it emails him a series of form letters. What should he do?

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter
Paul Kivett’s plane broke down twice before it could take off from Chicago this summer. He arrived in Paris almost five hours late.

Should a European law protect American air travelers?

January 22, 2024September 15, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Paul Kivett’s plane broke down twice before it could take off from Chicago this summer. He arrived in Paris almost five hours late.

Categories The Navigator
That wasn’t Citi’s come-on when it asked Jerry if he was interested in an affinity card that would help him collect American Airlines miles.

Who benefits the most from your airline affinity card? (That’s not a trick question)

January 22, 2024June 28, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Hey buddy, wanna sign up for a credit card?

Categories Commentary
About a half-hour into our outbound flight, we were told that the landing gear did not come up and that we had to return to O'Hare.

Nothing says “I’m sorry” like airline miles

January 22, 2024June 8, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Renata Fidman’s outbound flight is delayed because of mechanical problems, so is her return flight. The compensation? A form letter and a few frequent flier miles. Is it enough?

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter
Mention the word "pets" and "planes" and it's enough to start a dogfight. Kicked off a flight because of a dogfight.

Kicked off a flight because of a dogfight

January 22, 2024May 21, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Mention the word “pets” and “planes” and it’s enough to start a dogfight.

Categories Commentary
If it happens, the expected union of US Airways and American Airlines could be one of the last big legacy airline mergers.

Would a US Airways-American Airlines merger be good for travelers?

January 22, 2024May 4, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

If it happens, the expected union of US Airways and American Airlines could be one of the last big legacy airline mergers. Maybe even the last one.

Categories Commentary, The Navigator
Alexandra odds of getting American Airlines to cover her laundry bill were better than average after, it left her luggage in the rain.

American Airlines left my luggage in the rain but won’t cover damage

January 22, 2024March 22, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Alexandra Wensley’s chances of getting American Airlines to cover her laundry bill were better than average.

Categories Commentary
Tracy faced financial burden trying to change flight for grandfather's funeral after agent promised a refund.

Hey American Airlines, where’s my ticket refund?

January 22, 2024March 9, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

American Airlines promises Tracy Wilkinson a bereavement discount in the form of a refund after her grandfather dies. But now it isn’t even responding to her inquiries. Why the radio silence?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Kristen Hoyle just had one of those flights that give the airline industry an awful reputation. She wants something for the trouble.

Canceled, confused, contaminated — and then ripped off

October 27, 2024March 6, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Kristen Hoyle just had one of those flights that give the airline industry an awful reputation.

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