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Lufthansa made a booking error that cost Scott Davis more than a flight to Rome.  It also tested his patience with a hidden fee, a mind-boggling bureaucracy, and world-class corporate stubbornness.

Lufthansa made a booking error! Will I ever get a refund for my ticket?

November 25, 2025March 10, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Lufthansa made a booking error that cost Scott Davis more than a flight to Rome.  It also tested his patience with a hidden fee, a mind-boggling bureaucracy, and world-class corporate stubbornness.

Categories Advocacy
When Lauren Labadie used an app called Bounce to find a place to store her bags in Marseille, France, she had every reason to believe she could trust Bounce -- and that she'd see her luggage when she returned.

Can you trust Bounce with your luggage?

October 21, 2025March 3, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Lauren Labadie used an app called Bounce to find a place to store her bags in Marseille, France, she had every reason to believe she could trust Bounce — and that she’d see her luggage when she returned.

Categories Advocacy
Tom Scruggs pays Norwegian Airlines a $79 change fee to get on an earlier flight. But then the airline rebooks him on a later flight. Can he get a refund?

I paid extra to change my flight on Norwegian Airlines — can I get my money back?

March 2, 2025February 19, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Tom Scruggs pays Norwegian Airlines a $79 change fee to get on an earlier flight. But then the airline rebooks him on a later flight. Can he get a refund?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
A SIM swapping nightmare leads to a $3,809 bill from Best Buy. Can Chase help?

A SIM swapping nightmare leads to a $3,809 bill from Best Buy. Can Chase help?

November 24, 2025January 20, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

What is SIM swapping and how do you prevent it? Here’s how to protect yourself from identity theft and reclaim your money.

Categories Advocacy
Francois Bernier wants his money back from a hotel in Italy, but he's not sure if he can get it. 

I want my money back for this hotel! Can I dispute a credit card charge made abroad? 

June 24, 2025January 13, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Can I dispute a credit card charge I made abroad? That’s what one of our readers wants to know. Here’s the surprising answer.

Categories Advocacy
Travelers are refusing to accept high costs and bad service in 2025. And instead of looking for ways to beat the system, they're just avoiding it altogether.

Travelers are refusing to do these 5 things in 2025. Should you?

July 22, 2025January 5, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Travelers are refusing to accept high costs and bad service in 2025. And instead of looking for ways to beat the system, they’re just avoiding it altogether.

Categories On Travel
My Electrolux refrigerator hasn't worked right since I bought it. Can you fix it?

My Electrolux refrigerator doesn’t work. Can you fix it?

January 3, 2025December 20, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

The Electrolux refrigerator Gayle Douglas bought doesn’t work — and it never has. How many times should the company attempt a repair before it replaces or refunds the appliance?

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After Mel Stevenson cancels her fully refundable KLM flex ticket, the airline only refunds her half the money. Can she get the rest?

Why won’t KLM refund my flex ticket?

December 16, 2025December 18, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

After Mel Stevenson cancels her fully refundable KLM flex ticket, the airline only refunds her half the money. Can she get the rest?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
What to do about an Iberia suspended ticket problem.

Iberia suspended ticket credit problem: How do you fix this?

November 24, 2025November 27, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

What do you do when an airline suspends your ticket credit? Read about this Iberia suspended ticket credit problem — and how it was resolved.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
What to do if you find cockroaches in your vacation rental.

Mold, urine and cockroaches in my vacation rental! Will Vacasa give me a refund?

June 20, 2025November 25, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

When James Storie and his family checked into a Vacasa vacation rental in Florida’s Panhandle, he was stunned by the condition of the home. 

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