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There's a musty smell in her Vrbo rental. Can she get her money back?

There’s a musty smell in her Vrbo rental. Can she get her money back?

January 19, 2024February 7, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Lyft charged me $80 for spilling a drink. But there was no drink!

Lyft charged me $80 for spilling a drink. But there was no drink!

January 19, 2024February 5, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Lyft charges Peter Leung $80 for spilling a drink in one of its cars. But he says he didn’t drink anything. Does he still have to pay?

Categories Problem Solved
AeroMexico canceled my flight. I want a refund, not a ticket credit

AeroMexico canceled my flight. I want a refund, not a ticket credit

March 18, 2024January 30, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

AeroMexico cancels Patrizia Azzellini’s flight and offers her a ticket credit. She’d prefer a refund. Who’s right?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
My new GE range shattered. Do I have to wait two months for a repair?

My new GE range shattered. Do I have to wait two months for a repair?

May 3, 2024January 29, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Travel insurance is complicated. Here's the guide you need to understand everything about it.

Help! BG&E won’t refund my monthly service fee

January 19, 2024January 24, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

BG&E agrees to waive Larry Bauman’s monthly service fee but then charges him anyway. Is there a way to get his money back?

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Help! Trainline charged a $43 change fee after my train was canceled

Help! Trainline charged a $43 change fee after my train was canceled

January 19, 2024January 15, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
After a "traumatic nightmare" on Amtrak, can I get my money back?

After a “traumatic nightmare” on Amtrak, can I get my money back?

January 19, 2024January 10, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Kimberli Eicher and her daughter just experienced the worst Amtrak train ride imaginable. It was so bad that they canceled their return trip and flew home.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Airbnb lost my reservation and then banned me

Airbnb lost my reservation and then banned me

January 7, 2025January 10, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
She has to cancel her flights after a hurricane threatens her destination wedding. Will she have to throw away her American Airlines tickets ?

After a hurricane threatens her destination wedding, are these American Airline tickets worthless?

April 3, 2025January 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
She canceled her credit card. Will she ever see her refund for the BTS concert?

She canceled her credit card. Will she ever see her refund for the BTS concert?

November 24, 2024January 6, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When BTS cancels Barbara Evans’ show, Ticketmaster offers her a refund. There’s just one problem: She canceled the credit card she used to pay for the tickets. Will she ever see the money again? 

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