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These tales are from our consumer advocacy files. If you’re a consumer with a problem with a company, you can contact us for help as well.

Explore the issue of vacation rental hosts cancelling stays and keeping the paid money through Vrbo. Learn about the dispute resolution process and find out if you qualify for a refund in such a scenario. A must-read for all those planning their next holiday or weekend getaway.

Vrbo took my $1,270! Can a vacation rental host cancel my stay and keep my money?

January 22, 2024February 13, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Can a vacation rental host cancel your reservation and keep your money? Shannon Jenkins wants to know after her host decided to pocket the money she paid Vrbo for a four-day weekend in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley.

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The content discusses the issue of a long-delayed cruise refund for a Greek Islands cruise booked with Vantage Travel. Despite agreement for the refund, it has taken almost three years due to the pandemic causing widespread delays in the travel industry. The article explores the reasons behind the wait and whether it is possible to expedite the process.

He paid Vantage $18,536. Why is it taking so long to get a cruise refund?

January 19, 2024February 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

The pandemic created massive refund delays that are still affecting passengers today. So why are cruise refunds dragging on? And can you make them go faster?

Categories Advocacy
Cristina Criado's flight diverted to Panama City after a tragic accident closed the airport in Lima. Does American Airlines owe her a refund for her trip in vain -- and if so, how much?

My flight never made it to Lima. Why won’t American Airlines get my refund approved?

March 25, 2024January 30, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Cristina Criado’s flight diverted to Panama City after a tragic accident closed the airport in Lima. Does American Airlines owe her a refund for her trip in vain — and if so, how much?

Categories Advocacy, Commentary
Shocked PayPal customer tries to get fraudulent charges reversed.

Unauthorized charges on your PayPal account? Here’s how to get your money back now

October 1, 2024January 4, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

How does the PayPal dispute resolution system work? And when you try to dispute a fraudulent charge on your PayPal account and fail, how do you appeal a denial?

Categories Advocacy, Ultimate Consumer Guides
Travel companies can do almost anything they want when it comes to your loyalty points. But not with this reader's Hilton points problem.

Hilton points problem: I canceled my stay — but they charged me anyway!

June 20, 2024December 26, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Travel companies can do almost anything they want when it comes to your loyalty points. But not with this reader’s Hilton points problem.

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If your travel insurance claim is denied, try these insider strategies for a successful appeal. You may be able to get your money back.

Travel insurance claim denied? Here’s how to turn a “no” into a “yes”

September 5, 2024December 19, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

If your travel insurance claim is denied, try these insider strategies for a successful appeal. You may be able to get your money back.

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If you lose your Apple AirPods on a flight, can you get them back? Here's how one American Airlines passenger found her missing earbuds.

Can American Airlines find my missing Apple AirPods?

March 25, 2024December 12, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

When Nancy Allen lost her Apple AirPods on an American Airlines flight from London to Chicago, she thought they were gone forever.  Allen didn’t discover that the $169 earbuds were missing until the day after she landed, by which time it seemed too late.

Categories Advocacy
How do you get a refund from Ticketmaster? For Jennifer Hu and her husband, the answer is: You can't. 

How to get a refund from Ticketmaster

February 13, 2025December 5, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

How do you get a refund from Ticketmaster? For Jennifer Hu and her husband, the answer is: You can’t. 

Categories Advocacy, Ultimate Consumer Guides
Are portable concentrators are allowed on planes? One couple on a Viking Cruise found the answer the hard way: not necessarily.

Will Viking cover her airfare cost after a surprise portable oxygen problem?

June 9, 2024November 28, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Are portable concentrators are allowed on planes? One couple on a Viking Cruise found the answer the hard way: not necessarily.

Categories Advocacy
Home Depot kitchen with cabinets that are peeling.

My kitchen cabinets are peeling! Can Home Depot customer service help?

January 19, 2024November 14, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Joslin Leasca’s kitchen cabinets are peeling, and she wants Home Depot customer service to refund the $17,822 she paid for them.

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