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Can this trip be saved? Hotwire didn’t have the best hotel — or the best deal

January 22, 2024September 19, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Hotwire’s low-price guarantee says you can be “sure they’re the lowest prices you’ll find.” But that’s not what Carol McCoy discovered when she booked a hotel in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on a recent holiday weekend.

Categories Commentary

Dead passengers can’t use a flight credit — or can they?

January 20, 2024July 8, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

David Walters’ wife passes away before they can fly from Dallas to Midland, Texas. But when he asks his online travel agency for a refund, it refuses, saying the airline will only offer a credit. But dead passengers can’t use a flight credit — or can they?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Hey, what happened to my Expedia airline ticket refund?

January 20, 2024July 1, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Dan Lachapelle is promised a prompt refund for his canceled Antigua vacation. But it’s been weeks, and there’s no sign of the money. Now his online agency isn’t responding to his queries. Will he ever see the money again?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Sorry, wrong address: Enterprise car rental turns down Expedia customer at the counter

November 24, 2024November 16, 2009 by Christopher Elliott

Regular readers of this site are familiar with car rental companies’ no-rent lists. But did you know that there are other instances in which a company might refuse you a car — even if you have a completely legitimate reservation?

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