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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.

Codesharing, or allowing multiple airlines to sell tickets on the same flight as if it were their own, can lead to a lot of confusion.

Codeshare confusion: Whose baggage policy applies to my flight?

January 19, 2024December 8, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Codesharing, or allowing multiple airlines to sell tickets on the same flight as if it were their own, can lead to a lot of confusion. And it’s more than just a matter of, “What flight am I on?”

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Did the federal government just kill tarmac delays? You could be forgiven for thinking so after reading this morning's news release.

Tarmac delays, R.I.P.? Don’t bet on it

January 19, 2024December 7, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Did the federal government just kill tarmac delays?

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Karlin and family planned to return to Sudan for the first time in more than a decade. But their plans were foiled by the State Department.

Is this enough compensation? Here’s a refund for your airline tickets, but there’s this little fee …

January 19, 2024December 7, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Karlin Lissa and her family planned to return to Sudan for the first time in more than a decade. But their plans were foiled when the State Department issued a travel warning in October, advising US citizens to defer all travel.

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If you live on the East Coast of the United States then you're probably thinking about the weather this weekend.

It’s cold out there — don’t you wish you were here?

January 19, 2024December 5, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

If you live on the East Coast of the United States — and most folks reading this site do — then you’re probably thinking about the weather this weekend. Complaining about it, to be exact.

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The TSA Transportation Security Administration's little body-scanning/pat-down problem isn't just keeping us media types busy.

Lawsuits against TSA are piling up quickly

January 19, 2024December 2, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

The Transportation Security Administration’s little body-scanning/pat-down problem isn’t just keeping us media types busy. Lawyers are having a field day with it, too.

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Betcha Steve Jobs never thought his iPad would help retrieve baby food from a TSA checkpoint. But these are strange times.

TSA agents return confiscated baby food after mom pulls out iPad

January 19, 2024November 30, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Betcha Steve Jobs never thought his iPad would help retrieve baby food from a TSA checkpoint. But these are strange times.

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The TSA body-scan/pat-down crisis isn't over -- yet. Yes, National-Opt Out Day is history, with both sides incorrectly declaring victory.

TSA trouble: It’s not over yet

January 19, 2024November 26, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

The TSA body-scan/pat-down crisis isn’t over — yet.

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Maybe you aren't a member of Congress, a visiting dignitary, working pilot exempt from a full-body scan or "enhanced" pat-down by the TSA.

Are you exempt from a TSA screening? The list is growing, and you just might be on it

January 25, 2024November 23, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Maybe you aren’t a senior member of Congress, a visiting dignitary or a working pilot — three of the most high-profile groups of air travelers who are exempt from a full-body scan or “enhanced” pat-down by the Transportation Security Administration.

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Sommer Gentry had plans to fly from Baltimore to Charlotte next month. But after she heard about the scanners TSA she decided to cancel.

Some airlines refunding tickets for passengers who fear pat-downs

January 25, 2024November 22, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

Sommer Gentry had plans to fly from Baltimore to Charlotte next month. But after she heard about the TSA’s invasive new scanning and pat-down procedures, she decided to cancel.

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TSA this afternoon sent a defiant holiday travel message to air travelers: Prepare to be patted down. Read the full script.

TSA sends defiant “holiday travel message” to air travelers: Prepare to be patted down

January 25, 2024November 20, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

TSA this afternoon sent a defiant “holiday travel message” to air travelers: Prepare to be patted down.

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