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Corwin Simmonds encountered a frustrating $457 overcharge from Budget after renting a car in France. Despite multiple unauthorized charges and poor customer service, he persisted in seeking a resolution. Learn how he navigated the process and ultimately secured a refund for the erroneous charges.

Budget overcharge: I paid an extra $457 for my car rental in France!

December 20, 2025May 5, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Corwin Simmonds rented a car from Budget in Marseille, France, he never expected a simple transaction to become a frustrating ordeal with multiple overcharges and a bewildering lack of customer service. 

Categories Advocacy
Should airlines limit or ban alcohol on planes? Passengers like Jodi Smith have an opinion.

Should airlines ban alcohol on flights?

November 13, 2025April 27, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Should airlines limit or ban alcohol on planes? Passengers like Jodi Smith have an opinion.

Categories On Travel
It seems airlines are constantly finding new ways to make flying more uncomfortable. But for Mary Ann and David DeMichael, AirTransat succeeded beyond its wildest dreams.

They paid for an extra legroom seat on AirTransat. Then they got a downgrade.

December 11, 2025April 21, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

It seems airlines are constantly finding new ways to make flying more uncomfortable. But for Mary Ann and David DeMichael, AirTransat succeeded beyond its wildest dreams.

Categories Advocacy
If you've ever stored your luggage with a hotel, you probably know the nagging question: Is my bag safe?

How to prevent hotel luggage theft: 5 expert strategies

April 26, 2025April 19, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever stored your luggage with a hotel, you probably know the nagging question: Is my bag safe?

Categories Safe Travels
Why is RVshare holding Aaron Olbrich's $1,500 deposit after he returns his rental van? And can he ever get his money back?

RVshare is keeping my deposit! Can you make them return it?

April 26, 2025April 16, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Why is RVshare holding Aaron Olbrich’s $1,500 deposit after he returns his rental van? And can he ever get his money back?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Jeff Berman's flight from Seattle to Quebec City was a nightmare. A delay on the first leg of his flight left him stranded in Calgary, and the only way out was to buy a new ticket to his final destination.

Airline code-share nightmare: WestJet left me stranded in Calgary!

April 26, 2025April 14, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Jeff Berman’s flight from Seattle to Quebec City was a nightmare. A delay on the first leg of his flight left him stranded in Calgary, and the only way out was to buy a new ticket to his final destination.

Categories Advocacy
Why are passengers acting so badly? And what can you do if you're seated next to an entitled passenger?

Why are airline passengers so entitled and inconsiderate?

August 24, 2025April 6, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Why are passengers acting so badly? And what can you do if you’re seated next to an entitled passenger?

Categories On Travel
It's that moment of hesitation before you head out the door. The one where you ask, "Is it safe to leave my valuables in my hotel room?"

Is it safe to leave my valuables in my hotel room? Here’s how to find out

June 16, 2025April 5, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

It’s that moment of hesitation before you head out the door. The one where you ask, “Is it safe to leave my valuables in my hotel room?”

Categories Safe Travels
When Lori Ashbaugh sends her rug back to Nordstrom, the company decides to keep the carpet and her money. Can it do that?

Nordstrom return problem: I didn’t send them a worn rug!

April 26, 2025March 28, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Lori Ashbaugh sends her rug back to Nordstrom, the company decides to keep the carpet and her money. How can she fix this Nortstrom return problem?

Categories Problem Solved
Tom Mason gets locked out of his vacation rental in Italy. Why is Booking.com ignoring his requests for help?

Locked out of my rental in Italy. Why won’t Booking.com help me?

April 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Tom Mason gets locked out of his vacation rental in Italy. Why is Booking.com ignoring his requests for help?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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