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Customer's Groupon for a now-closed restaurant isn't being refunded in cash, only in-store credit. Is this fair?

Why won’t Groupon refund me? The restaurant closed!

September 19, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Sofya Mumford’s $65 Groupon voucher is worthless after the restaurant goes out of business. Why won’t the company refund her money?

Categories Problem Solved
Where is Herb Sharpe's $528 flight voucher as refund from Air Canada? He's been waiting more than three months.

Where’s my Air Canada voucher for $528? I’ve been waiting more than three months

November 21, 2024October 5, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Her family voluntarily give up their seats on Spirit Airlines flight. In exchange, they’re offered flight vouchers. But they are unusable.

What is the value of a Spirit Airlines voucher if I can never use it?

May 9, 2024June 23, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Jill King-Fernandez and her family voluntarily give up their seats on a Spirit Airlines flight. In exchange, they’re offered flight vouchers. But the vouchers are unusable. Now what?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
After Ellen receives a promotional code for a virgin america, she discovers that it’s unusable because of the airline’s blackout dates.

This Virgin America companion ticket credit is unusable

February 1, 2024June 9, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Ellen Spertus receives a promotional code for a $150 companion ticket on Virgin America, she discovers that it’s unusable because of the airline’s blackout dates. When she tries again, she receives an error message, saying the code has been used. Now what?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
What does Delta owe you if it cancels your flight?

Hey Delta, where are my vouchers? Delta, are you there?

September 19, 2024November 11, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Howard Madnick calls it the "disappearing reservation" American has offered a resolution, but he wants to know: Is it enough?

Never mind, American Airlines — just send me a refund!

August 15, 2023December 1, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Howard Madnick calls it the “disappearing reservation” trick. I’ll let him describe a bizarre series of circumstances that led to several reservations being made and then lost. American has offered a resolution, but he wants to know: Is it enough?

Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
Here’s a case with a happy-ish ending that involves one of the most complained-about airlines flying: American Airlines.

“Even though some folks might not believe it, airlines have a heart”

January 26, 2024May 6, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Is This Enough Compensation?
Delta promises Shirin Vakharia a flight voucher if she volunteers to take another flight. She does -- but where’s the scrip?

Bumped, but where’s my voucher?

January 23, 2024October 4, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Delta promises Shirin Vakharia a flight voucher if she volunteers to take another flight. She does — but where’s the scrip?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
JetBlue is one of only a few airlines that issues flight vouchers when a fare drops after you book it. But is the voucher worth anything?

When do JetBlue’s vouchers expire? Whenever it says they do

January 23, 2024April 16, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Should I Take The Case?
When Dave checked into the RIU two years ago, he was greeted by trucks and construction workers where there should have been a quiet beach.

Why won’t RIU extend my hotel voucher?

January 22, 2024December 17, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

When Dave Mootz checked into the RIU Playacar two years ago, he was greeted by trucks and construction workers where there should have been a quiet beach. The area was undergoing a much-needed beach restoration project — during his much-needed Mexico vacation.

Categories Should I Take The Case?
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