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RULES

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
An interesting few months for this site. Late last year we introduced a crew of volunteer moderators and a few simple rules of engagement.

Changing the rules of engagement (for the better, let’s hope)

January 23, 2024April 1, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Commentary
The Ludtke's family vacation in Fort Myers, Fla., ended on a bad note when they flew back to Chicago on Spirit Airlines.

What to do when your airline tells you to shut up

January 22, 2024July 11, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Ryan Ludtke’s family vacation in Fort Myers, Fla., ended on a bad note when they flew back to Chicago on Spirit Airlines.

Categories Commentary
Just the mention of the words “baggage” and “rule” in the same sentence is enough to raise the blood pressure of the average air traveler.

Who’s really to blame for these absurd luggage rules?

February 13, 2024April 4, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Just the mention of the words “baggage” and “rule” in the same sentence is enough to raise the blood pressure of the average air traveler.

Categories Commentary
Airlines confuse me, but I have some good news: New rules are going to make it easier to calculate the total cost of a ticket.

New rules for airline fees are a partial victory for travelers

January 22, 2024December 31, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

If airfares confuse you as much as they confuse me, then I have some good news: Several new rules are going to make it easier to calculate the total cost of a ticket.

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