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luggage, baggage, lost, trip, travel, bag, bags, flight, handling, handler

Alitalia promised to cover my lost luggage, but the check never arrived

December 12, 2023July 14, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

After John Nealon’s bags go missing, his airline sends him shopping. Why won’t it cover the bill?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Renault got me lost — can you help me find a refund?

February 6, 2024October 7, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

James DiProspero’s rental car is getting him lost. Is the company responsible for hours of missed vacation time?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Howard Madnick calls it the "disappearing reservation" American has offered a resolution, but he wants to know: Is it enough?

Never mind, American Airlines — just send me a refund!

August 15, 2023December 1, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Howard Madnick calls it the “disappearing reservation” trick. I’ll let him describe a bizarre series of circumstances that led to several reservations being made and then lost. American has offered a resolution, but he wants to know: Is it enough?

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
Aylin Gaughan's attempt to upgrade to a new iPhone fails, but that's not the worst of it. Her voice mails are now missing.

Hey AT&T, I want my voice mail back!

February 5, 2024November 19, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Aylin Gaughan’s attempt to upgrade to a new iPhone fails, but that’s not the worst of it. Her voice mails are now missing.

Categories Case Dismissed
Lost luggage may soon become as rare as lost airline tickets — or, at least, you’d think so when you talk to someone like Randal Collins.

No more lost luggage? It’s not science fiction

February 1, 2024March 8, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Lost luggage may soon become as rare as lost airline tickets — or, at least, you’d think so when you talk to someone like Randal Collins.

Categories The Navigator
Ali Jaffery’s lost-luggage claim is denied because of “substantial discrepancies” in the claim. Can Southwest Airlines do that?

There’s something “odd” about this lost-luggage claim

January 29, 2024March 6, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Ali Jaffery’s lost-luggage claim is denied because of “substantial discrepancies” in the claim. Can Southwest Airlines do that?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Peter Verstage finds a wallet on a London bus, he tries to do the right thing and return it to its owner. Easier said than done.

Why doesn’t this Wells Fargo customer want his missing wallet?

January 26, 2024February 27, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

When Peter Verstage finds a wallet on a London bus, he tries to do the right thing and return it to its owner. Easier said than done.

Categories Problem Solved
For just $89 a night, the all-suite hotel in Killeen, Tex., promised Steven "European-style luxury", an offer that seemed too good to pass up.

What to do if your hotel doesn’t exist

January 23, 2024December 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

For just $89 a night, the all-suite hotel in Killeen, Tex., promised Steven Hoybook and his family “European-style luxury” – an offer that seemed too good to pass up.

Categories The Navigator
When Denise Mendoza "upgrades" her Sprint account, the discount she had for years is gone. Is there any way to get it back?

Hey, where did my Sprint discount go?

January 23, 2024October 3, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

When Denise Mendoza “upgrades” her Sprint account, the discount she had for years is gone. Is there any way to get it back?

Categories Problem Solved
Christine and had checked in for their early morning US Airways flight from Manchester, NH, to Philadelphia, enroute to a Caribbean cruise

Should my airline compensate me for a lost cruise?

January 23, 2024September 17, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

It started with a simple misunderstanding.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
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