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The Travel Troubleshooter

The Travel Troubleshooter is a weekly consumer column that solves travel problems. Missing cruise refunds, lousy airline service, car rental surcharges — it’s all fair game for this feature. Each story presents a problem and fixes it in a quick Q&A format.

When Cecilia Dobrin’s flight is changed by her airline, she has to spend the night in New York. Does the airline owe her anything?

Should Delta pay for my extra night in New York?

January 29, 2024October 10, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

When Cecilia Dobrin’s flight is changed by her airline, she has to spend the night in New York. Does the airline owe her anything?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Alex Cerniglia is too sick to fly and even if he boarded the plane, he could infect other passengers. So why is Lufthansa keeping his money?

If I’m too contagious to fly can I get a refund for my flight?

January 29, 2024October 3, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Alex Cerniglia is too sick to fly and even if he boarded the plane, he could infect other passengers. So why is Lufthansa keeping his money?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Jerry Shepard’s Travelzoo voucher for pet-friendly accommodations doesn’t come through, the resort agrees to extend the offer.

What to do when a resort won’t accept your Travelzoo voucher

January 29, 2024September 26, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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
Elsa Chung's Hotwire booking goes "awry" after her promo code doesn't work and the hotel isn't what she expected. What should she do?

What to do when things go “awry” with your Hotwire booking

January 28, 2024September 12, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Elsa Chung’s Hotwire booking goes “awry” after her promo code doesn’t work and the hotel isn’t what she expected. What should she do?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
He uses frequent flier miles to pay for a return flight to the United States from Australia. Insurance company is balking at a refund.

Does insurance cover my frequent flier miles?

January 28, 2024September 5, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

He uses frequent flier miles to pay for a return flight to the United States from Australia. Insurance company is balking at a refund.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Kristen Nordlund’s American Airlines flight is canceled, she’s promised a refund. But it never arrives. What now?

Hey American Airlines, where’s the refund for my canceled flight?

January 28, 2024August 29, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

When Kristen Nordlund’s American Airlines flight is canceled, she’s promised a refund. But it never arrives. What now?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Patricia Clay's mother dies unexpectedly, US Airways promises to "consider" a refund of her change fees. Why won't it pay up?

Mom died, but US Airways won’t refund my fee

January 28, 2024August 22, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Shortly after Jack and Pat Davies book a river cruise to Ukraine, the country begins to fall apart. Can they get an Ukraine refund?

Can I get a refund for my river cruise to Ukraine?

January 27, 2024August 15, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Brendon Taketa is broadsided by a damage claim two months after he returns his car rental. Is the bill legit?

Is this car rental damage claim for real?

January 27, 2024August 8, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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