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Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit organization that mediates cases between consumers and businesses. These are commentary articles that detail our efforts and provide educational information for consumers.

Can things get any worse for the TSA?

January 20, 2024March 5, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

To say the TSA just had a bad week would be a lot like saying Muammar Gaddafi is dealing with a little opposition in Libya.

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Peanut allergy is the most common cause of food-related death, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Weekend survey: Should peanuts be banned from planes?

January 20, 2024March 4, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

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Timothy Delaney's Emirates flight from London to Dubai was canceled after a de-icer accidentally rammed his jet.

What would you do? My airline owes me €600 but all I’m getting is excuses

January 20, 2024March 3, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Timothy Delaney was on his way to his mother-in-law’s funeral in Addis Ababa when he encountered an unexpected delay: His Emirates flight from London to Dubai was canceled after a de-icer accidentally rammed his jet.

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"What will they think of next?" here's one possible answer: How about an airline ticket price that rises or falls with the price of fuel?

Ridiculous or not? Allegiant proposes new airfare that changes before the date of travel

January 20, 2024February 28, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What will they think of next?” then here’s one possible answer: How about an airline ticket price that rises or falls with the price of fuel?

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Ever since Ruth Harris tried to book a vacation to Hungary through Delta Vacations last month, she's had nothing but trouble.

Help, Delta Vacations has me in a holding pattern!

January 20, 2024February 24, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Ever since Ruth Harris tried to book a vacation to Hungary through Delta Vacations last month, she’s had nothing but trouble.

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Half a star may not sound like much to the average hotel guest, particularly when there are no nationally-recognized hotel rating standards.

Can this trip be saved? Cheated by half a star on my New Orleans hotel

January 20, 2024February 21, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Half a star may not sound like much to the average hotel guest, particularly when there are no nationally-recognized hotel rating standards in the United States. But it means the world to Sandi Tanner, who is planning her 20th wedding anniversary in New Orleans.

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She works for a cafe near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Her boss has taken measures to ensure the TSA knows of his displeasure.

Business bans TSA agents – will more follow?

January 20, 2024February 19, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

KC McLawson works for a cafe near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and since the body-scan and patdown controversy last November, she says her boss has taken extraordinary measures to ensure the TSA knows of his displeasure.

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The Copacabana Palace Hotel and Spa has a reputation as one of the finest resorts in the southern hemisphere.

Can this trip be saved? Stuck with a $2,430 bill at the Copacabana Palace Hotel and Spa

January 20, 2024February 14, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

The Copacabana Palace Hotel and Spa has a reputation as one of the finest resorts in the southern hemisphere. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced through its Art Deco halls and the Rolling Stones tuned up in its grand salon before their concert on the beach, according to the hotel.

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The TSA's unpopular scandowns. Compelling journalism connects dots, telling a story by revealing a bigger picture.

Are you traveling more after the TSA’s unpopular scandowns?

January 19, 2024February 13, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Compelling journalism connects dots, telling a story by revealing a bigger picture. But what happens when you connect the wrong dots?

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If you've ever fudged a few facts to get a hotel discount, you're not alone. Almost 3 in 10 hotel guests admit they stretched the truth.

Liar, liar! 28 percent of hotel guests admit they stretched the truth for a discount

April 26, 2025February 12, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever fudged a few facts to get a hotel discount, you’re not alone. Almost 3 in 10 hotel guests admit they stretched the truth to save a few bucks, according to a new survey.

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