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EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES

It's not your fault. It's the old "Act of God" excuse — or to put it in less theological terms, an event beyond our control.

How to fight back against the ‘beyond our control’ excuse

January 31, 2024February 5, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

It’s not our fault.

You’ve probably heard that line a time or two, especially from your airline, hotel or cruise line. It’s the old “Act of God” excuse — or to put it in less theological terms, an event “beyond our control.”

Categories Commentary

Is this really an “extraordinary” circumstance, Norwegian Air?

March 2, 2025December 13, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Normally, someone like Camille Burgan wouldn’t care what is, or isn’t, an “extraordinary” circumstance.

But, as you probably guessed, this isn’t a normal situation. Burgan is embroiled in an EU 261-related dispute, and there’s money at stake — roughly $1,200.

Categories Case Dismissed
Sometimes, just a little more information from Aer Lingus can make a complaint melt away like a late winter snow.

Well, why didn’t you just say so, Aer Lingus?

January 29, 2024February 17, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Sometimes, just a little more information from Aer Lingus can make a complaint melt away like a late winter snow.

Categories Case Dismissed

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