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Johnna Keen's story of her return flight is a cautionary tale about ticket change fees and airline logic. But mostly, it shows that people don't trust anything they see anymore, when it comes to travel. And that could be an even bigger problem.

If Expedia says your return flight costs $1,668, believe it. Otherwise this could happen to you.

January 31, 2024January 18, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

Johna Keen’s story of his return flight is a cautionary tale about ticket change fees and airline logic. But mostly, it shows that people don’t trust anything they see anymore, when it comes to travel. And that could be an even bigger problem.

Categories Case Dismissed

My Puerto Rico hotel is closed for repairs, but Expedia won’t offer a refund

August 27, 2023December 15, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Kolby Harold’s hotel in San Juan closes for repairs after a hurricane. Why won’t Expedia refund her vacation?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

I canceled my airline ticket within 24 hours. Where’s my refund?

February 1, 2024December 8, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Ahmed Abdulrahim cancels a flight within 24 hours of booking it, he assumes he’ll have the money soon. Months later, he’s still waiting. Can his airline issue his refund?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Robert Williams cancels his reservation at a Sleep Inn through Travelocity, he receives a verification -- but no money. What gives?

I canceled my reservation for a full refund — so why did Sleep-Inn charge me $400?

February 1, 2024October 27, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Robert Williams cancels his reservation at a Sleep Inn through Travelocity, he receives a verification — but no money. What gives?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
reserves a room through Expedia and ends up with nine extra unwanted rooms. They're nonrefundable. Is there any way to fix the error?

Accidentally booked 10 nonrefundable nights instead of one on Expedia

February 1, 2024September 1, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Roland Tognazzini pushes the wrong key when he reserves a room through Expedia and ends up with nine extra unwanted rooms. They’re nonrefundable. Is there any way to fix the error?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Mike Foley cancels his resort reservation, Hotels.com promises him a refund. But more than a year later, his $1,400 is still missing.

I’m still waiting for a refund from Hotels.com

May 8, 2025July 21, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Mike Foley cancels his resort reservation, Hotels.com promises him a refund. But more than a year later, his $1,400 is still missing.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
When Leslie Hammond's flight to London is canceled, she calls off her vacation. Why won't American Airlines refund her ticket?

A dream trip ends early when her London flight is canceled

February 1, 2024April 28, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Leslie Hammond’s flight to London is canceled, she calls off her vacation. Why won’t American Airlines refund her ticket?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
She didn't get a hotel refund from Expedia.

Expedia promised me a full refund of my hotel fee. Then it went back on its word

February 2, 2024November 1, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Expedia promised it wouldn’t charge Katy McLaughlin for her canceled hotel reservation. So why didn’t it keep its word?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Our vacation rental in St. Lucia is closed — are we out of luck?

January 19, 2024December 25, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Susan Palmer and her family have a reservation for a vacation rental in St. Lucia. But the property is closed. Can this vacation be saved?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Hey Expedia, where’s our airline ticket refund?

April 24, 2024December 21, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

When Sue Ellen Svik’s mother-in-law passes away, she and her husband cancel a flight on US Airways. Expedia promises to handle a refund.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
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