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It's a common question during flu season: Should you fly if you have an infectious disease? Here's what experts say.

You’re the most selfish person on the plane if you do this

February 19, 2025February 2, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

It’s a common question during flu season: Should you fly if you have an infectious disease? Here’s what experts say.

Categories On Travel
Michelle Hughes just spent $677 to have a Sears technician repair her GE refrigerator. It doesn't work. Does she still have to pay for the repair?

They can’t repair my Sears refrigerator. Do I still have to pay $677?

February 19, 2025January 31, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Michelle Hughes just spent $677 to have a Sears technician repair her GE refrigerator. It doesn’t work. Does she still have to pay for the repair?

Categories Problem Solved
Mary Brewer's vacation rental in Branson, Mo., is a mess, filled with bugs and dog urine. Why can't she get a refund for her vacation rental nightmare?

Bugs and dog urine in my vacation rental. I want a refund!

February 7, 2025January 29, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Mary Brewer’s vacation rental in Branson, Mo., is a mess, filled with bugs and dog urine. Can she get a refund for her bad vacation rental?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
What should you do if your car rental company runs out of cars? Can your online booking site just keep your money? Here's the unfortunate truth.

Hertz ran out of cars. Why is Booking.com keeping $65 for my rental?

February 2, 2025January 27, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

What should you do if your car rental company runs out of cars? Can your online booking site just keep your money? Here’s the unfortunate truth.

Categories Advocacy
The screen on Laura Eichenhorn's new Acer Chromebook is warped. But when she returns it, PayPal keeps her money -- and the merchant keeps her computer. Is that allowed?

PayPal problem: I have a broken Acer Chromebook — but no refund!

April 26, 2025January 24, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

The screen on Laura Eichenhorn’s new Acer Chromebook is warped. But when she returns it, PayPal keeps her money — and the merchant keeps her computer. How do you fix this PayPal problem?

Categories Problem Solved
When Danny Gardner cancels his Master Protection from Sears, a representative tells him to be patient and that the bank is slow to process refunds. But it's been four months.

I canceled the Master Protection on my washer. Can I get a refund from Sears?

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Danny Gardner cancels his Master Protection from Sears, a representative tells him to be patient and that the bank is slow to process refunds. But it’s been four months.

Categories Problem Solved
The hotel David Marsh reserved in Cancun, Mexico, is not responding to his questions -- but it's keeping his money. Can Booking.com help him get a refund?

My hotel won’t answer me. How about a refund?

February 7, 2025January 15, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

The hotel David Marsh reserved in Cancun, Mexico, is not responding to his questions — but it’s keeping his money. Can Booking.com help him get a refund?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Francois Bernier wants his money back from a hotel in Italy, but he's not sure if he can get it. 

I want my money back for this hotel! Can I dispute a credit card charge made abroad? 

June 24, 2025January 13, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Can I dispute a credit card charge I made abroad? That’s what one of our readers wants to know. Here’s the surprising answer.

Categories Advocacy
Amazon sends Marshall Haney the wrong water heater. After he returns it, the company won't refund his money. Where did he go wrong?

Amazon sent me the wrong water heater! Why can’t I get a refund?

December 2, 2025January 10, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Amazon sends Marshall Haney the wrong water heater. After he returns it, the company won’t refund his money. Where did he go wrong?

Categories Problem Solved
Justin Baribeau books a hotel room online. But now there's no record of his Booking.com reservation. Can he get his money back?

My hotel had no record of my Booking.com reservation. Why can’t I get a refund?

January 19, 2025January 8, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Justin Baribeau books a hotel room online. But now there’s no record of his Booking.com reservation. Can he get his money back?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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