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UNITED AIRLINES

Stop the presses! United Airlines removes a fee

February 5, 2024November 15, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

That’s no typo. United Airlines actually removed a fee. Really, it did.

Categories Commentary
If you've ever done something for the frequent flier miles, like Rick Brown has, you probably know the dilemma.

Do seductive frequent flier programs hurt competition?

February 1, 2024March 14, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever done something for the frequent flier miles, like Rick Brown has, you probably know the dilemma.

Categories Commentary
They're furious with United for canceling Alicia's ticket and issuing an involuntary refund. Alicia Haviland missed her friend's funeral.

Furious at United because she missed her best friend’s funeral

February 1, 2024March 10, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

They’re furious with United for canceling Alicia’s ticket and issuing an involuntary refund. Alicia Haviland missed her friend’s funeral.

Categories Case Dismissed
When you get a complaint from someone with the title “Imam,” “Rabbi” or “Reverend,” you assume something has gone wrong.

What can a Benedictine monk teach United Airlines about customer service? A lot

January 29, 2024January 6, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

When you get a complaint from someone with the title “Imam,” “Rabbi” or “Reverend,” you assume something has gone wrong.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
She received an email from United Airlines that her a.m. flight had been changed. The airline assured her it was a minor adjustment.

Caught between United, Expedia and a useless ticket to Fort Lauderdale

March 27, 2024December 8, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

She received an email from United Airlines that her a.m. flight had been changed. The airline assured her it was a minor adjustment.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
A booking error by a United Airlines agent forces Evelyn Jaffe to pay for a new flight to Hawaii. Is she entitled to a refund?

Should United Airlines pay for its mistake – or should I?

March 27, 2024September 19, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
United Airlines flight 6260 from Los Angeles to Bozeman, Mont., experienced a little mechanical problem on July 2.

Is this enough compensation for being locked in the bathroom?

January 29, 2024September 16, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

United Airlines flight 6260 from Los Angeles to Bozeman, Mont., experienced a little mechanical problem on July 2.

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
Rachel Hall and her husband needed to fly United from San Francisco to Portland, Maine, for a wedding. They made it as far as Newark.

Hey United, where’s the refund you promised for our rental car?

January 28, 2024September 2, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Rachel Hall and her husband needed to fly United from San Francisco to Portland, Maine, for a wedding. They made it as far as Newark.

Categories Case Dismissed
Sometimes, you can eyeball a case like this "low" fare guarantee and know almost immediately: This guy doesn't have a snowball's chance.

No “low” fare guarantee at United Airlines – plus, they’re rude!

January 27, 2024July 21, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Should I Take The Case?
When Peter Hodges’ flight to Norway is canceled, United promises him a prompt refund. Three months later, the airline still has his $2,086.

Caught in a loop with Expedia

January 27, 2024July 4, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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