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Can AirAsia keep John Pracy's $100? He'd booked a ticket from Cebu, Philippines, to Manila, the airline canceled the flight, and then it pocketed the money.

Does AirAsia still owe me a pandemic refund? Here’s the surprising answer

December 10, 2025December 8, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Can AirAsia keep John Pracy’s $100? He’d booked a ticket from Cebu, Philippines, to Manila, the airline canceled the flight, and then it pocketed the money.

When Jane Huang transferred $1,264 to her brother through PayPal, it never reached his account. Despite numerous attempts to resolve the issue, including contacting PayPal and Xoom, and filing complaints with financial protection agencies, her money remained missing for six months. After persistent efforts and seeking help from a consumer advocacy site, PayPal finally refunded her the full amount plus $100. Her experience highlights the importance of verifying recipient details, monitoring transaction statuses, and the challenges of resolving lost money transfers with online payment services.

PayPal money transfer problem: What should I do if the money never gets there?

April 26, 2025September 9, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

When Jane Huang transferred $1,264 to her brother through PayPal, she expected him to get the money. But he never did.

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