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Frontier Airlines charged a passenger twice for the same checked bags and then refused a cash refund, offering only expiring credit.

Frontier Airlines overcharged me $220 for luggage! Can you help me get it back?

October 14, 2025August 20, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Allison Sanders prepays for her checked luggage on a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Orlando. But the airline charges her for her bags twice. Now it won’t refund her for the second charge. Can she get her second charge back?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Ticketmaster customer locked out of her Braves tickets before the game and denied a refund. See how she challenged Ticketmaster's inaction.

Ticketmaster fraud: Locked out of Braves tickets, no refund!

August 24, 2025August 15, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Toni Bowick buys tickets to an Atlanta Braves game through Ticketmaster but then can’t access them before the event. Ticketmaster claims she doesn’t have an account. And then it keeps her money. Can Ticketmaster do that?

Categories Problem Solved
Turo renter gets hit with a $500 bill for cracked paint she believes was already there. See how she challenged Turo's damage claim.

Help! Turo is charging me $500 for cracked paint on my rental car

August 14, 2025August 13, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Latisha Thompson rents a car through Turo and is charged $500 for a paint job that she says was defective to begin with. Can she get a refund?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Loyal Subaru owner frustrated by ongoing starting problems with her 2020 Forester seeks help after the company refuses further assistance.

Will Subaru take responsibility for this “fatally flawed” Forester?

August 22, 2025August 8, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Despite repeated repairs, Anita Smith’s 2020 Subaru Forester won’t start and is “fatally flawed.” Why won’t Subaru help her get it fixed?

Categories Problem Solved
Couple denied refund by Railbookers after a friend's death, despite travel protection. See how they fought for a fair resolution.

When travel plans go off the rails: How to fight for a refund from Railbookers

August 5, 2025August 4, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Lynda Eberhart and her husband were looking forward to a scenic trip with their friends through the Canadian Rockies. They booked their journey through Railbookers, paying $5,419 for a luxurious Rocky Mountaineer rail tour. But when disaster struck, their dream trip turned into a months-long battle for a refund.  

Categories Advocacy
JetBlue lost a passenger's bag with her wedding dress and medication for 43 days, ruining her anniversary trip. See their initial low offer.

JetBlue lost my wedding dress and won’t reimburse me. Can you help?

August 11, 2025July 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

JetBlue loses Jean Michielli-Pendl’s bag for 43 days, ruining her 50th anniversary trip. At first, it offers just $181 to cover the cost of replacing necessary medications, clothing, and even a wedding dress. Is that enough?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Passenger downgraded on a flight booked through Booking.com struggles to get a refund. Discover who's responsible and how to escalate your claim.

Downgraded on my flight from Sydney to Tokyo. Why won’t Booking.com refund my money?

September 23, 2025July 28, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

If you paid for a business class seat but got an economy class seat instead, you would expect an apology and a prompt refund from the airline, right? And if you used an online travel agent, you’d assume it would do everything it could to help.

Categories Advocacy
assenger's Uber ride turns terrifying when driver abandons him locked in the car. See how he fought Uber's inadequate $5 credit offer.

My Uber driver took me on a terrifying ride — is this $5 credit enough compensation?

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

An Uber driver takes Andrew Greenman on a wild ride through the Washington, D.C., suburbs. Does the company owe him anything for the stressful experience?

Categories Problem Solved
Rental car company Sixt promised to reimburse customer for damaged tires but hasn't paid. See how persistence and escalation finally got the refund.

Sixt promised to reimburse me $385 for these tires. Where’s the money?

July 25, 2025July 23, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Ray Cook damages two tires on his Sixt rental car, the company promises to cover the expense of replacing them. But months later, he’s still waiting for his money.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Greyhound bus departs early, leaving passenger stranded. Understand Greyhound's terms and how to pursue a refund for a missed bus due to early departure.

My daughter’s Greyhound bus left early and she missed it. Can she get a refund?

July 18, 2025July 14, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Jessica Wehner’s worst travel nightmare turned into a reality just before a busy holiday weekend. That’s when her daughter, Samantha, tried to take a Greyhound bus back to college. But the motorcoach left without her.

Categories Advocacy
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