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REFUND

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I lost my vacation. Can I get a refund from Travelocity?

February 1, 2024August 9, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Beth Langston faints at the airport and is taken to the hospital, her nonrefundable trip to London is the first casualty. Is her refund DOA?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Mike Foley cancels his resort reservation, Hotels.com promises him a refund. But more than a year later, his $1,400 is still missing.

I’m still waiting for a refund from Hotels.com

May 8, 2025July 21, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Mike Foley cancels his resort reservation, Hotels.com promises him a refund. But more than a year later, his $1,400 is still missing.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

You’ve never heard of these people, but they’ve changed the way you fly

February 1, 2024July 17, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Their advocacy results in big, embarrassing airline fines. They’ve helped create federal agencies that make air travel safer. And they’ve brought competition and transparency to the skies.

Categories Commentary
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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

Two broken Heys bags, one broken promise

February 1, 2024June 29, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Both of Carlos DeLeon’s bags are broken, but Heys won’t fix them even though they’re under warranty. Why not?

Categories Problem Solved
When Malaysia Airlines reschedules Alice Bu’s flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Phuket, Thailand, she asks for a refund.

My flight got changed, and now I can’t go to Phuket

October 14, 2025June 16, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Malaysia Airlines reschedules Alice Bu’s flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Phuket, Thailand, she asks for a refund. But she gets nothing but radio silence. Where’s her money?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Delayed refund for American Airlines flight.

It’s been six months — where’s my refund, American Airlines?

February 1, 2024May 26, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

After Charles Wohlust’s brother-in-law dies, American agrees to refund his ticket change fees. But then it doesn’t. What should he do?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Persistence pays off for this Aer Lingus delay

May 23, 2025May 19, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

One delay of Nora Rousso’s Aer Lingus flight from Paris to Dublin leads to another, and now her return flight is delayed an entire day. Is she entitled to any compensation?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Southwest Airlines planes.

I can’t use these Southwest Airlines vouchers — how about a refund?

December 14, 2023May 5, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Kristin Long can’t use her Southwest Airlines vouchers because of a permanent medical condition. Can she get a refund?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Why won’t American Airlines refund my son’s airfare?

February 1, 2024April 21, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Even though Sampath Radhakrishna cancels his son’s airline ticket within 24 hours, his refund is missing in action. Now his credit card bill is due. Can the airline expedite the refund?

Categories Commentary
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