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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?

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

October 29, 2025December 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
Philips recalls our readers' CPAP machine. But delivering a new one to him may take a while. How long is too long to wait?

Philips recalled my husband’s CPAP machine. Now it wants us to wait for a replacement

January 19, 2024November 8, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Philips recalls our readers’ CPAP machine. But delivering a new one to him may take a while. How long is too long to wait?

Categories Problem Solved
Alec Nowers wants Uber to refund his $100 credit, but the company won't help him. Can he get his money back?

Uber owes me $100. Can you help me get it back?

February 23, 2024October 23, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Alec Nowers wants Uber to refund his $100 credit, but the company won’t help him. Can he get his money back?

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?

December 30, 2025October 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
Donette Plaisance's GE microwave was plagued with problems, including stopping mid-cycle and running without heating or lights. After numerous frustrating service calls and weeks of waiting, she sought a refund for the $1,528 spent. Ultimately, persistence and contacting GE led to a replacement, hopefully free from the microwave curse.

My GE microwave never worked. What can I do?

January 17, 2024October 4, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Donette Plaisance’s GE microwave oven is cursed. Sometimes it stops mid-cycle. Sometimes it continues to run, but without any lights or heating. Can she return it?

Categories Problem Solved
Leslie Luke's quest for a refund on her undelivered dress order highlights challenges in credit card disputes, but a consumer advocate helps resolve the issue with Citibank.

I never received my dresses. Why won’t Citibank refund my money?

June 28, 2024September 27, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Leslie Luke orders dresses from an online store, but he never receives them. Why won’t his credit card help him get a refund?

Categories Problem Solved
Joe King struggles with Samsung to refund a discontinued security kit. Persistence -- and a little consumer advocacy -- lead to resolution.

Can I get my money back for this Samsung ADT starter security kit?

May 10, 2024September 20, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Samsung offers Joe King a refund for his home security starter kit, but then refuses to pay him. Can it do that?

Categories Problem Solved
Laura's wine cooler ordeal with Sollevare continues. Stuck between two giants, will justice prevail? Find out now.

Hey Lowe’s, my Sollevare wine cooler doesn’t work! Can I get a refund?

January 19, 2024September 12, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Laura Lowry’s Sollevare wine cooler doesn’t work, and neither does the replacement. Who does she talk to about a refund?

Categories Problem Solved
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
Angela's $200 Amazon gift card vanished. Refunds went awry, promises broken. Will Angela ever see her money?

I want my stolen $200 gift card back from Amazon. Can you help me?

June 19, 2024August 30, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Angela Hoo orders a $200 gift card from Amazon, but it’s stolen from her doorstep. Amazon offers a refund, but then it refunds the wrong card. How can she fix this?

Categories Problem Solved
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