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Marlene Eckert was looking forward to a spring river cruise in southern France. But her husband suffered a massive heart attack and died.

When a traveler dies, do survivors get a refund?

November 6, 2023December 18, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Marlene Eckert was looking forward to a spring river cruise in southern France, which included planned ports of call in scenic Lyon, Beaujolais, Arles and Avignon, along with an extension to Nice. But in January, her husband suffered a massive heart attack and died.

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter
When Patricia Clay's mother dies unexpectedly, US Airways promises to "consider" a refund of her change fees. Why won't it pay up?

Mom died, but US Airways won’t refund my fee

January 28, 2024August 22, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
After Irene Reitman's brother passes away, she cancels her trip to Las Vegas. But American Airlines won't refund her fare. Why not?

After brother’s death, where’s my airfare refund?

January 26, 2024December 13, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

After Irene Reitman’s brother passes away, she cancels her trip to Las Vegas. But American Airlines won’t refund her fare. Why not?

Categories Commentary
My sick mother wanted to go on the Princess cruise before her illness took over. When she couldn't we tried to get a refund.

My mother is terminally ill — why won’t Princess refund her cruise?

January 23, 2024June 22, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Shannon Tait’s mother is terminally ill and will miss that Alaska cruise with her sister. Can she get a refund from Princess? Read the surprising answer.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
A widow's plea to United Airlines to reissue her late husband's ticket credit goes unanswered, despite providing the necessary documentation.

No name change on a dead passenger’s ticket?

January 23, 2024April 27, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

After Robin Johnson’s husband is killed in a tragic accident, she tries to salvage his United Airlines ticket credit. But the carrier says it can’t change the name on a ticket – it’s against the rules. Is there any hope for her?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Sandy's father was scheduled to take a cruise on Celebrity’s Constellation last year. He knew it would probably be his last vacation.

Dad passed away — is his cruise refund sunk?

February 26, 2024November 22, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Sandy Perozeni’s father was scheduled to take a two-week cruise on Celebrity’s Constellation last year.

Categories Case Dismissed
A refund for a deceased mother's nonrefundable ticket American Airlines; submitted documents, received form letters, but no refund yet.

Is it too hard to get an airline ticket refund?

July 20, 2024October 19, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

When John King’s mother dies, he asks American Airlines to refund her ticket. Instead of sending the money, it emails him a series of form letters. What should he do?

Categories Commentary, The Travel Troubleshooter
T-Mobile billed her deceased friend, Adam, for several months after his passing, despite efforts to inform them and provide documentation.

How do I get T-Mobile to stop billing my dead friend?

January 22, 2024July 18, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

When Merry Bauman’s friend passes away, she tries to cancel his T-Mobile account. Turns out it’s a lot more difficult than it looks.

Categories Commentary
If you want to save a little money on your next SeaWorld vacation, booking it all in the same place might be a good move.

His SeaWorld vacation is sunk — where’s his refund?

January 22, 2024May 31, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

If you want to save a little money on your next SeaWorld vacation, booking a package might be a good move. That’s what Jim Strasbaugh thought when he found a two-day package at SeaWorld Orlando through SeaWorld Vacations.

Categories Commentary
Tracy faced financial burden trying to change flight for grandfather's funeral after agent promised a refund.

Hey American Airlines, where’s my ticket refund?

January 22, 2024March 9, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

American Airlines promises Tracy Wilkinson a bereavement discount in the form of a refund after her grandfather dies. But now it isn’t even responding to her inquiries. Why the radio silence?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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