Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He's the author of numerous books on consumer advocacy and writes three nationally syndicated columns. He also publishes the Elliott Report, a news site for consumers, and Elliott Confidential, a critically acclaimed newsletter about customer service. If you have a consumer problem you can't solve, contact him directly through his advocacy website. You can also follow him on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or sign up for his daily newsletter.

Royal Caribbean charged me $1,556 to leave my cruise early. Can I get my money back?

Royal Caribbean charged me $1,556 to leave my cruise early. Can I get my money back?

March 1, 2024March 12, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Can a cruise line charge you more to leave your cruise early? As a matter of fact, it can. But should it charge you? That is what we’re here to find out.

What new airline fees will be introduced in 2023? Will dynamic pricing take hold? Brace for impact. It's going to be a bumpy ride.

Warning: More airline fees are on the way

January 19, 2024March 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

What new airline fees will be introduced in 2023? Will dynamic pricing take hold? Brace for impact. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.

Celeste Rubanick loses 80,000 Marriott Bonvoy points when she books a hotel in Scotland. Why won't the company restore the points?

I lost 80,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. Can you get them back?

January 19, 2024March 8, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Celeste Rubanick loses 80,000 Marriott Bonvoy points when she books a hotel in Scotland. Why won’t the company restore the points?

Victoria Sims's Frigidaire refrigerator has never worked. It's been almost a year since she bought it -- can she get a replacement?

This Frigidaire refrigerator never worked. Can I get a new one?

January 19, 2024March 7, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Gerry Bauer had high hopes for an easy refund process with Vrbo, but will he be left empty-handed for his canceled vacation home reservation?

He tried to cancel a reservation and receive a refund. Vrbo charged him $31,995 instead

January 19, 2024March 5, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Can a Vrbo take $31,995 from your bank account and leave you with nothing? It happened to Gerry Bauer. Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

Katherine Spokes has been waiting almost two years for a refund on her Britrail England Flexi Passes. Why won't her travel agency process her refund?

These Britrail England Flexi Passes are taking forever to refund. What should I do?

January 19, 2024March 2, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Katherine Spokes has been waiting almost two years for a refund on her Britrail England Flexi Passes. Why won’t her travel agency process her refund?

When Betsy Bair's husband loses his job, they cancel their Vrbo rental. Are they going to lose all their money even though Vrbo offered them a refund?

Vrbo offered a refund after my husband lost his job. Where is it?

January 19, 2024March 2, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When Betsy Bair’s husband loses his job, they cancel their Vrbo rental. Are they going to lose all their money even though Vrbo offered them a refund?

After Jamie Reynolds cancels her appliance orders from Sears, a representative promises her a prompt refund. But three months later, she's still waiting. What can she do to get her money back?

Sears couldn’t deliver my appliances. Now it won’t refund my $3,606

January 19, 2024February 28, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

After Jamie Reynolds cancels her appliance orders from Sears, a representative promises her a prompt refund. But three months later, she’s still waiting. What can she do to get her money back?

Carmen Santos thinks she lost her engagement ring in an Enterprise rental. The company looks for the ring and then sends her a $452 bill. Can it do that?

She lost her engagement ring in a rental car. But what’s this $452 bill?

June 20, 2024February 27, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Carmen Santos thinks she lost her engagement ring in an Enterprise rental. The company looks for the ring and then sends her a $452 bill. Can it do that?

Where's his flight refund? He's been waiting months.

Where’s my airline ticket refund from GotoGate to SriLankan? It’s been eight months

January 19, 2024February 26, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

When SriLankan Airlines cancels the flights for Joseph Obiora Ezezue’s wife and son, he requests a refund. But the airline refers him to his online agency, GotoGate. And it doesn’t help him. Who is responsible for getting his money back?