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CANCELLATION

Learn the best strategies for canceling a travel club membership, including contract review, communication, and the "one-time courtesy" approach for refunds.

How do you get out of a travel club? Try this trick

July 7, 2025June 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever tried to get out of a travel club, you know how difficult — and often impossible — it can be. But even when you’re getting a chorus of “nos,” there’s still a way to free yourself. Just ask Devyn Gemmell.

Categories Advocacy
Can Airbnb cancel a booking at 4 a.m., lock your account and keep your money? That's what Nancy Kankindi wants to know after the vacation rental platform showed her the door without explanation.

Airbnb canceled my booking, locked my account — and kept my money!

February 19, 2025February 10, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Can Airbnb cancel a booking at 4 a.m., lock your account and keep your money? That’s what Nancy Kankindi wants to know after the vacation rental platform showed her the door without explanation.

Categories Advocacy
After John Bernath cancels his flight from Amman, Jordan, to Tel Aviv, on Royal Jordanian Airlines, a Booking.com representative promises him a full refund. So why has he received nothing?

I canceled my Royal Jordanian Airlines tickets months ago. Where’s my money?

January 9, 2025May 29, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

After John Bernath cancels his flight from Amman, Jordan, to Tel Aviv, on Royal Jordanian Airlines, a Booking.com representative promises him a full refund. So why has he received nothing?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Michael Kivel had to cancel his car rental reservation with Avis due to an illness, he expected a prompt refund. However, the process turned out to be more complicated than anticipated. Despite initially cancelling his reservation online and subsequently receiving an email confirmation of a $1,016 refund, the money remained elusive.

Avis promised me a refund of $1,016 — so where is it?

June 21, 2024September 11, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

What happened to Michael Kivel’s refund from Avis? The company promised him his money after he had to cancel his car rental reservation. Is the money lost?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
In the thrilling tale of Julie Brown's Costa Rica tour, Overseas Adventure Travel cancels her pretrip excursion, leaving her to face unexpected costs. A hidden truth emerges as she seeks answers and battles for fairness, uncovering surprising twists along the way. Will justice prevail, or will she be left to bear the burden alone? Find out in this captivating journey of travel, challenges, and resilience.

Should Overseas Adventure Travel cover my airfare for a canceled pretrip excursion?

May 27, 2025July 31, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Overseas Adventure Travel cancels Julie Brown’s pretrip excursion on her Costa Rica tour. But who will pay for her new airline ticket? The company says she’s responsible, but is she?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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?

June 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
Radisson Hotels cancels a reservation made with points, causing a Taylor Swift fan to scramble for last-minute accommodations.

No room for Taylor Swift fans: Radisson cancels points hotel booking!

January 19, 2024May 7, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When the Radisson Hotel cancels a reservation made with points, a Taylor Swift fan is left in a bind to find last-minute accommodations. Learn about your rights and available options in this situation.

Categories Advice, Advocacy

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