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Traveling recently? You're not alone if you've encountered laughably bad customer service. I lost my credit card last week, and my bank botched the replacement, sending it to the wrong address. Now, I'm stuck on endless calls with unhelpful representatives. The travel industry isn't faring any better, with record complaints and declining service quality. Airlines, car rentals, and hotels are scoring low in customer satisfaction. As travel booms, companies are taking customers for granted. Learn why this is happening and what you can do to manage the situation effectively.

Want better customer service when you travel? You must be joking

January 13, 2025August 18, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

If you think customer service is a joke, you’ve probably been traveling recently.

After Debbie Schembri's brother dies, she cancels her Alaska vacation. Can she get a refund for her airline tickets?

My brother died. Can I get a refund from GoToGate for my airline tickets?

January 19, 2024June 23, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

After Debbie Schembri’s brother dies, she cancels her Alaska vacation. Can she get a refund for her airline tickets?

This article discusses a traveler's experience with a non-functioning Allstate Rewards gift card on a Princess cruise and how it was resolved.

My Allstate Rewards gift card didn’t work on my Princess cruise

January 19, 2024May 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

David Marsh encountered a frustrating problem while on his Princess Cruise – his Allstate Rewards gift card, worth $1,800, didn’t work. Both the cruise line and Allstate Rewards blamed each other for the issue, leaving David stranded in the middle.

The content discusses the issue of a long-delayed cruise refund for a Greek Islands cruise booked with Vantage Travel. Despite agreement for the refund, it has taken almost three years due to the pandemic causing widespread delays in the travel industry. The article explores the reasons behind the wait and whether it is possible to expedite the process.

He paid Vantage $18,536. Why is it taking so long to get a cruise refund?

January 19, 2024February 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

The pandemic created massive refund delays that are still affecting passengers today. So why are cruise refunds dragging on? And can you make them go faster?

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