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REFUND

Learn the best strategies for canceling a travel club membership, including contract review, communication, and the "one-time courtesy" approach for refunds.

How do you get out of a travel club? Try this trick

July 7, 2025June 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever tried to get out of a travel club, you know how difficult — and often impossible — it can be. But even when you’re getting a chorus of “nos,” there’s still a way to free yourself. Just ask Devyn Gemmell.

Categories Advocacy
ouple cancels Mexican rental, promised refund delayed for months. Learn about cancellation policies and how to pursue overdue refunds. rental refund

Where’s the refund for our Mexican vacation rental? I’ve been waiting for months!

June 30, 2025June 27, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

After Betsy Webster cancels her stay at an apartment in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, she’s offered a partial refund. But the money never came. What should she do?

Categories Problem Solved
Sherry Fadely was denied boarding on her Aer Lingus flight in Madrid, despite having a ticket booked through Alaska Airlines. She spent $3,244 on a new ticket. After months of seeking a refund, Alaska Airlines agreed to refund her miles and pay $3,244 in compensation following advocacy, highlighting the complexities of code-sharing and the importance of knowing passenger rights under EU regulations like EC 261.

Denied boarding compensation: Why Alaska Airlines owes a $3,244 refund under EU261

May 23, 2025May 21, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Sherry Fadely is turned away at the gate when she tries to board her flight in Madrid. Can she get compensation for being denied boarding? And who should pay her?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Scott Rosenblatt canceled an Uber Eats order within 30 seconds but was slapped with a cancellation fee—even though the restaurant hadn’t started preparing his food. After Uber refused a refund, he disputed the charge with his credit card company… and won. Uber retaliated by blocking his account indefinitely. Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott stepped in, exposing Uber’s harsh policy of banning users who win chargebacks. Following advocacy, Uber quietly reinstated Scott’s account but ignored questions about its flawed system. A stark warning: Disputing charges with gig platforms can backfire, leaving customers locked out of essential services.

Banned by Uber after I won my credit card dispute — can you help?

May 17, 2025May 16, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Scott Rosenblatt canceled his Uber Eats order but still had to pay for it. Now Uber is blocking his account. Can he get them to drop the charges and unfreeze his account?

Categories Problem Solved
When Nicholas Chandler rented an Avis car for one day, a rear-end crash led to a jaw-dropping $7,671 charge for 29 days of “loss of use” — despite the other driver being at fault. His insurance refused payment, citing vague billing. Avis’ claims partner, Sedgwick, admitted a possible error but offered no resolution. Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott uncovered internal confusion: Avis had charged Chandler the maximum daily rate as if he’d kept the car. After intervention, Avis refunded $7,000, admitting the mistake. A cautionary tale of rental car pitfalls and the fight against controversial “loss of use” fees.

Help! Avis charged me $7,671 for a one-day car rental

November 4, 2025May 14, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Nicholas Chandler was rear-ended while driving an Avis rental car. Even though the other driver was at fault, Avis charged him for the entire time the car was out of commission. Can he get a refund?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
American Airlines changes Erica Remer's flight without telling her. Now she's trying to get a refund for the original ticket. Why won't the airline help her?

American Airlines refund policy: How to get your money back after a flight schedule change

May 29, 2025April 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

American Airlines changes Erica Remer’s flight without telling her. Now she’s trying to get a refund for the original ticket. Why won’t the airline help her?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Denise Elwell booked a Celebrity cruise, the last person she expected to have a dispute with was her travel advisor.

Celebrity Cruises overcharged me $641: Can my travel advisor legally keep the refund?

April 30, 2025April 28, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Denise Elwell booked a Celebrity cruise, the last person she expected to have a dispute with was her travel advisor.

Categories Advocacy
There's a $1,365 charge on Hank Hu's PayPal account. Someone ordered a watch from Tag Heuer and shipped it to another state. Why won't PayPal help him?

Unauthorized $1,365 Tag Heuer PayPal charge: How to get your money back

April 26, 2025April 25, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

There’s a $1,365 charge on Hank Hu’s PayPal account. Someone ordered a watch from Tag Heuer and shipped it to another state. Why won’t PayPal help him?

Categories Problem Solved
Glenn Roberts gets a surprise bill for $1,357 two months after he returns his car to National. What is it for -- and why can't he get the car rental company to refund it?

How to dispute a $1,357 charge from National and get your money back

April 26, 2025April 23, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Glenn Roberts gets a surprise bill for $1,357 two months after he returns his car to National. What is it for — and why can’t he get the car rental company to refund it?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
The electric pressure washer Halley Thompson orders from Amazon doesn't work. Why won't Amazon let her return it for a refund?

I ordered a pressure washer and it doesn’t work. Why won’t Amazon refund me?

December 19, 2025April 11, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

The electric pressure washer Halley Thompson orders from Amazon doesn’t work. Why won’t Amazon let her return it for a refund?

Categories Problem Solved
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