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Air France rejected my baggage claim

Air France rejected my baggage claim for the most ridiculous reason

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

Gerardine D’Sa checks two bags in Bangalore but only receives one in Chicago. Air France’s customer service team rejects her legitimate receipts with absurd excuses. Can D’Sa recover the full compensation she deserves under international law?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
careless travelers

Careless travelers: Why are passengers becoming so absent-minded? 

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

To get an idea of how forgetful travelers have become lately, consider what happened to Ally Murphy and her husband on a recent flight from London to Atlanta.

Categories On Travel
risky trip

Your next trip could be riskier than you think — here’s why (and how to adapt) 

December 18, 2025December 13, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Colombia has been at the top of Seann Malloy’s bucket list for years, so he recently started planning a solo trip to Cartagena and Medellín. He looked forward to sipping tinto coffee at a cafe and strolling the beach at Playa Blanca. 

Categories Popular, Safe Travels
Travel companies are making trips miserable on purpose to force upgrades. From cramped middle seats to last-minute cancellations, learn why "extreme inconveniences" are rising and how to avoid them without spending a fortune.

“Extreme” travel inconveniences — and how to avoid them

December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

I’m still wondering how I ended up in seat 18E — a middle seat — on a Hong Kong Express flight from Phuket, Thailand, to Hong Kong. But it was an extreme inconvenience.

Categories On Travel
Holiday travel brings risks like cancellations and illness. Experts say insurance is crucial this year, with policies offering more medical coverage. Learn strategies to protect your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's trip.

Everything you need to know about buying travel insurance for the holiday travel season

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Erik Wright booked a trip to Europe last Christmas, he decided to add a travel insurance policy to his purchase. He’s glad he did.

Categories Safe Travels
JetBlue lost a passenger's bag with her wedding dress and medication for 43 days, ruining her anniversary trip. See their initial low offer.

JetBlue lost my wedding dress and won’t reimburse me. Can you help?

August 11, 2025July 30, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

JetBlue loses Jean Michielli-Pendl’s bag for 43 days, ruining her 50th anniversary trip. At first, it offers just $181 to cover the cost of replacing necessary medications, clothing, and even a wedding dress. Is that enough?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
With airlines cracking down on luggage, travelers are facing rising fees and stricter enforcement, leading to a new phenomenon: luggage rage. From lost bags to exorbitant fees, passengers are increasingly frustrated. Incidents of rage are on the rise, with some travelers going as far as mutilating their luggage to avoid penalties. As airlines continue to tighten their policies, the situation is only expected to worsen. Will you keep your cool, or will luggage rage get the best of you?

Do you have luggage rage? Here’s how to know — and what to do about it

May 12, 2025September 29, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever struggled to squeeze your carry-on luggage into a ridiculously tiny overhead bin, or had to repack your bag because it was too heavy, or just lost your luggage, then you may already know luggage rage.

Categories On Travel
When Lesle Collins flew from Dallas to Denver, her luggage didn’t make the trip. Despite promptly reporting it to Frontier Airlines, she faced repeated delays and ultimately a denial of her claim due to a missed deadline. Collins insists she never received the necessary forms from Frontier, highlighting the importance of immediately filing a claim at the airport and keeping thorough documentation. While airlines like Frontier have strict timelines, they can make exceptions. After advocacy, Frontier reopened Collins' case, underscoring the need for persistence in resolving lost luggage issues.

Problem with luggage: I waited too long to file a claim with my airline!

May 12, 2025August 19, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

When Lesle Collins flew from Dallas to Denver last summer, her baggage did not. She tried to file a luggage claim — but she could not.

Categories Advocacy
When an airline loses your luggage, does it have to fully refund your expenses? That's what Adam Hirsch would like to know after Swiss International Airlines lost his luggage on a flight from Los Angeles to Venice, Italy.

Swiss lost luggage problem: Can the airline only refund me for half my expenses?

March 24, 2025July 15, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

When an airline loses your luggage, does it have to fully refund your expenses? That’s what Adam Hirsch would like to know after Swiss International Airlines lost his luggage on a flight from Los Angeles to Venice, Italy.

Categories Advocacy
When traveling, the last thing anyone wants is to face the hassle of lost luggage. This comprehensive guide offers vital information on what to do if your luggage goes missing during air travel, cruises, train journeys, or hotel stays. From understanding the rules of lost luggage claims to tips on preventing your bags from getting lost, this article is an essential resource for travelers. It covers everything from filing claims to avoiding luggage fees, ensuring your travel remains stress-free.

The ultimate guide to finding your lost luggage

July 31, 2025February 13, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

If you’re reading this because your luggage has gone missing, you’re not alone.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
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