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From Philippe Marie's corner office in Papeete, you can see most of Air Tahiti Nui's fleet of four Boeing 787s at any given time.

Can this airline protect paradise?

December 10, 2025November 29, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Air Tahiti Nui isn’t just flying tourists to paradise; it’s fighting to save it. The airline punches above its weight with a sustainability program that rivals major carriers.

Categories Destinations
Sandra Addo's $98 Christmas tree is damaged by FedEx before it arrives. An Amazon customer service agent promises to send her a new one, and a second agent confirms it. But then a supervisor reverses the decision, leaving her with no tree for the holidays. Can Amazon save this Christmas tree order?

Amazon promised me a new Christmas tree, then I got Scrooged

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
Amber Lise is trapped in an eight-week ordeal with Best Buy over a malfunctioning microwave oven. Best Buy repeatedly denies her exchange request. Is there a way to change its answer?

Best Buy refused to replace a broken appliance — until this happened

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Amber Lise is trapped in an eight-week ordeal with Best Buy over a malfunctioning microwave oven. Best Buy repeatedly denies her exchange request. Is there a way to change its answer?

Categories Problem Solved
After Aer Lingus canceled James Jones's $5,246 flight, it only refunded $4,502. The airline ignored his repeated emails about the $744 shortage, violating EU law. After an advocate intervened, Aer Lingus finally paid the missing money.

Aer Lingus withholds a full refund after a flight cancellation. What should I do? 

December 2, 2025November 19, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

After Aer Lingus cancels James Jones’ flight from Paris to Philadelphia, he requests a full refund. The airline shorts him by $744 and then it stops responding to his emails. What can he do to get the money back?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Christi Barguig's concert is canceled, StubHub offers her a refund. Then it sends the money to the wrong person.

StubHub misled me about my $331 concert ticket refund. What should I do? 

December 9, 2025November 14, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Christi Barguig’s concert is canceled, StubHub offers her a refund. Then it sends the money to the wrong person. 

Categories Problem Solved
After Airbnb bans Kevin Donovan for life, he tries to find out why. But Airbnb won't tell him. Will it tell this consumer advocate?

Help! Airbnb banned me for life — but won’t say why

May 1, 2026November 12, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

After Airbnb bans Kevin Donovan for life, he tries to find out why. But Airbnb won’t tell him. Will it tell this consumer advocate?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
After Lufthansa delayed their flight, Bonnie Thiel and her husband were rebooked via Air Canada — but she was denied boarding and left stranded. Can she get reimbursed for her hotel?

Denied boarding and stranded overnight. Why won’t Air Canada cover my $178 hotel bill?

October 21, 2025October 15, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Bonnie Thiel and her husband are stranded in Toronto after a flight delay on Lufthansa. Why won’t the airline cover her hotel expenses? And how does she get reimbursed for them, now that she’s home? 

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Stephen Mills’ wife lost $3,495 in a Zelle scam after calling a spoofed Audible number. Wells Fargo refused to help—until a consumer advocate stepped in.

Can Wells Fargo keep our money after a scammer stole it through Zelle?

October 14, 2025October 10, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Stephen Mills’ wife tries to cancel her Audible subscription, she inadvertently gives scammers access to her computer. They steal $3,495. Why won’t Wells Fargo help her get the money back?

Categories Problem Solved
Are AI systems quietly costing you money when you travel? From rental car scanners and hotel vapor detectors to airfare pricing algorithms, travelers face unfair charges and surveillance. This guide explores where the tech traps are — and what you can do to fight back before it costs you hundreds of dollars.

AI anxiety: How technology is turning travel into a trap — and what you can do about it

May 2, 2026August 31, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Worried about every little ding on your rental car? Do you always go into “anonymous” mode on your web browser before booking airline tickets?

Categories On Travel
After a skiing accident in the Swiss Alps, Christopher Elliott faced a $14,543 hospital bill when his travel insurance claim was denied. Discover how having a good travel insurance agent made a difference in navigating the claims process and ultimately securing the coverage he needed.

Why having a good agent is important for travel insurance

June 1, 2025May 31, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

I discovered the importance of having a good travel insurance agent on an icy slope in the Swiss Alps. My painful accident happened in a split second, but it took more than two years for me to learn my lesson.

Categories Safe Travels
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