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REFUND

Can't fly after emergency appendectomy — how about a refund? Do you ever what goes on behind the scenes when a case comes in?

Can’t fly after emergency appendectomy — how about a refund?

January 26, 2024January 28, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when a case comes in, let me offer a little glimpse. The email goes to a group of trusted advisors and … we argue.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
Laura Pang has two airline reservations on Expedia. But she only needs one. Now the online agency refuses to refund the second charge. Is there anything she can do to persuade it to help her?

Expedia double-charged me — can I get a refund?

January 26, 2024January 17, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Laura Pang has two airline reservations on Expedia. But she only needs one. Now the online agency refuses to refund the second charge. Is there anything she can do to persuade it to help her?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Olga O'Hara wants to return the shoes she bought at Sears, but she's getting mixed signals from the company about how to do so. Is she stuck with her purchase?

Stuck with a pair of shoes – and confused about Sears’ refund policy

December 13, 2024January 16, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Olga O’Hara wants to return the shoes she bought at Sears.com, but she’s getting mixed signals from the company about how to do so. Is she stuck with her purchase?

Categories Problem Solved
She paid $3,203 for a vacation rental in Oahu that she obviously didn't get. I'm going to try to help her.

Hey, where’d the money go for my Hawaii condo?

January 26, 2024January 14, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Today’s question isn’t about whether I should try to mediate Deb DiSandro’s case. She paid $3,203 for a vacation rental in Oahu that she obviously didn’t get. I’m going to try to help her.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
If an airline tells you it offers a more humane way to travel, should you hold it to that promise? The question David's case raised.

Happy holidays? JetBlue slams grieving grandson with booking fee, walk-up fare

January 26, 2024December 24, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

If an airline tells you it offers a more humane way to travel, should you hold it to that promise?

Categories Should I Take The Case?
After Irene Reitman's brother passes away, she cancels her trip to Las Vegas. But American Airlines won't refund her fare. Why not?

After brother’s death, where’s my airfare refund?

January 26, 2024December 13, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

After Irene Reitman’s brother passes away, she cancels her trip to Las Vegas. But American Airlines won’t refund her fare. Why not?

Categories Commentary
Jennene Colky can't fly because she has a detached retina. Why won't US Airways refund her ticket? Do you really want my eyeball to explode?

Hey US Airways, do you really want my eyeball to explode on a plane?

January 23, 2024November 8, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Jennene Colky can’t fly because she has a detached retina. Why won’t US Airways refund her ticket?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Bev Eberly's discount hotel card doesn’t work. How can she get the $50 she’s been promised? We made the reservation through Priceline.

Do you think a refund is in the cards?

January 23, 2024November 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Bev Eberly’s discount hotel card doesn’t work. How can she get the $50 she’s been promised?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Last week, when I suggested that consumers should sometimes apologize to a company, a few of you thought I had completely lost it.

Should companies break their own rules? Yes, and here’s when …

January 23, 2024October 16, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Last week, when I suggested that consumers should sometimes apologize to a company, a few of you thought I had completely lost it.

Categories Problem Solved
Douglas had the misfortune of being booked on the Celebrity Millennium cruise. You may recall the propulsion problems.

My cruise ship broke down and left me high and dry

January 23, 2024September 24, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Douglas Kauffman had the misfortune of being booked on the Celebrity Millennium. You may recall the propulsion problems that caused a string of cancellations late this summer.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
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