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When Danny Gardner cancels his Master Protection from Sears, a representative tells him to be patient and that the bank is slow to process refunds. But it's been four months.

I canceled the Master Protection on my washer. Can I get a refund from Sears?

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Danny Gardner cancels his Master Protection from Sears, a representative tells him to be patient and that the bank is slow to process refunds. But it’s been four months.

Categories Problem Solved
After American Airlines downgrades Margarethe Hoenig on her flight from Dallas to Auckland, New Zealand, the airline promises her a partial refund. Then it says it can't. What's going on?

Downgraded on my American Airlines flight to New Zealand — do I get a refund?

May 11, 2025June 26, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

After a passenger gets bumped to economy class, American Airlines promises her a refund for her flight downgrade. Then it refuses.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
No, it's not too soon to start thinking of your summer 2024 vacation -- and the smart travel strategies that will get you there without losing all your money (or your mind).

Summer 2024: Travel smarter with these clever vacation strategies!

September 4, 2024April 13, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

No, it’s not too soon to start thinking of your summer 2024 vacation — and the smart travel strategies that will get you there without losing all your money (or your mind).

Categories On Travel
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
There's a right way to board a plane, and you're probably not doing it. Actually, it might be more accurate to say your airline isn't doing it.

Here’s the secret to boarding a plane the right way

February 19, 2024November 2, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

There’s a right way to board a plane, and you’re probably not doing it. Actually, it might be more accurate to say your airline isn’t doing it.

Categories Advocacy
Julie Kuklenski has a Saks return problem. She sent back Stella McCartney cross-body bag. But the company won't return her money.

Saks return problem: Where’s my money?

October 25, 2024November 1, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Julie Kuklenski returned her Stella McCartney cross-body bag to Saks. But the company won’t return her money. What’s going on?

Categories Problem Solved
How do you solve a problem with a cruise? Here's one Holland America passenger who had raw sewage in his cabin. And this is how he fixed it.

“A cruise from hell”: Raw sewage in my cabin on Holland America!

August 2, 2024September 22, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

How do you solve a problem with a cruise? Here’s one Holland America passenger who had raw sewage in his cabin. And this is how he fixed it.

Categories Advocacy
In a world where words are easily ignored by a company, here are five things you can say that will cause your complaint to fail.

Want your complaint to fail? Just say these five things

May 16, 2024August 3, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

In a world where words are easily ignored by a company, here are five things you can say that will cause your complaint to fail.

Categories Advocacy
A critical part of Jaimin Patel's Mitsubishi Lancer is corroded. Although he pays for the repair, Mitsubishi ultimately recalls the component. Why won't the company cover his costs?

Mitsubishi issued a recall for my car. Why won’t it pay for the repair?

January 19, 2024June 27, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

A critical part of Jaimin Patel’s Mitsubishi Lancer is corroded. Although he pays for the repair, Mitsubishi ultimately recalls the component. Why won’t the company cover his costs?

Categories Featured, Problem Solved

Do airline passengers need a dress code?

July 27, 2025June 18, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Airlines should consider implementing a dress code to improve the flying experience for all passengers. It could reduce unruly behavior.

Categories Featured, On Travel, Popular
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