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When Stacy Mills rented a car from Alamo recently, she says the vehicle had "several minor scratches" on the front right door of the vehicle.

Maybe I shouldn’t have taken this case after all

January 22, 2024September 13, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

When Stacy Mills rented a car from Alamo recently, she says the vehicle had “several minor scratches” on the front right door of the vehicle. Although she tried to report the damage, an employee waved her off, telling her not to worry.

Categories Commentary
A tour to Ecuador with flight insurance from Friendly Planet. The tour canceled, they rescheduled, Access America denied their $137 claim.

Does travel insurance have too many exceptions?

January 22, 2024March 23, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Catherine Markland assumes her travel insurance policy will cover her canceled tour. But it doesn’t. Can her trip be saved?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Beware of the pre-existing medical conditions clause in your travel insurance policy! Oh alright, maybe that's a little dramatic.

Case dismissed: “The insurance will not cover our tickets”

June 27, 2024November 3, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

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