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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 14h

When StubHub sold a consumer tickets for the wrong showtime, she didn’t just lose her seats — she learned how to fight back. Here’s your guide to fighting back when a reseller fails you.

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#ConsumerRights #ElliottAdvocacy #TravelTips #TicketScam #BuyerBeware #StubHub

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 3d

Before you stash your bags with a luggage app, know the rules, document everything, and act fast — or risk losing more than just your suitcase.

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#TravelTips #ConsumerAdvocacy #LuggageStorage #TravelSmart #TravelSafe #KnowYourRights

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 4d

A 93-minute connection should’ve been enough — until the airline refused to check his bag. Who’s responsible when partner airlines clash, and how do you get your money back?

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#AirTravel #ConsumerRights #TravelTips #AirlineRules

Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 5d

Bad hotel behavior seems to be on the rise, from guests who are rude to the staff to those who make excessive noise.

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#TravelSmart #HotelEtiquette #TravelTips #ResponsibleTravel #HotelHacks #TravelWell #ElliottAdvocacy

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 5d

Don’t assume insurance is optional — a growing list of countries (and even the Schengen zone) now treat proof of coverage as a ticket to travel, and without the right policy you could be denied boarding or entry.

#TravelInsurance

Travel insurance is becoming mandatory in more destinations. Here's what you need to know.

Learn why travel insurance is mandatory in more countries and how to ensure you have the right coverage before you travel.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 6d

Would you pay extra to recline your airline seat? Serious question.

Would you pay to recline your airline seat?

WestJet is locking its economy seats in the upright position. Reclining will now cost extra. Is this the end of comfort — or just the next phase of “optional” air travel?

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 7d

Charged $370 for an order that never existed? Here’s how one traveler uncovered the mistake — and got every cent back.

#ConsumerRights #ElliottAdvocacy #RefundHelp #TravelScams #ConsumerProtection #TravelTips #Refund #CustomerService #ScamAlert #TravelAdvice #ElliottOrg #ProblemSolved

Help! I was charged $370 for an order that doesn’t exist!

Charged for something you never received? Learn what to do when retailers, credit cards, and PayPal all let you down.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 9d

Stranded overnight after being denied boarding, one traveler discovers just how hard it is to get Air Canada to pay a simple $178 hotel bill.

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#TravelTroubles #AirCanada #ConsumerRights #TravelHelp #TravelTips #AirlineCompensation #TravelIssues

Denied boarding and stranded overnight. Why won't Air Canada cover my $178 hotel bill?

Lufthansa delayed the flight, Air Canada denied boarding, and a couple was stuck in Toronto. Who owes them for the $178 hotel?

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 10d

As more countries mandate travel insurance, here's what you need to know to stay covered and avoid surprises.

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#TravelInsurance #TravelTips #TravelSmart #InsuranceMatters #Wanderlust #TravelPlanning #SafeTravels #TravelAdvice #TripReady #GlobalTravel

Travel Insurance Is Becoming Mandatory In More Destinations. Here’s What You Need To Know

The list of countries demanding proof of travel insurance coverage is growing. Here’s what you need to know.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 10d

What would you do if a rental car company banned you because they thought your ID was fake — but it’s actually real?

#TravelJustice #ConsumerRights #Hertz #TravelersBeware #TravelNightmare #CarRental #CustomerService #TravelScam #ElliottAdvocacy #TravelTips

Hertz mistaken identity: I was blacklisted after Mexico rental mix-up!

Hertz says Shane Rich rented a car in Cabo San Lucas with two women. He says it's a case of mistaken identity. Who's right?

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 11d

What happens when a cruise line bans you for allegedly breaking a picture frame, but can’t prove it?

#CruiseRights #TravelJustice #ConsumerAdvocacy #PassengerRights #NorwegianCruiseLine #TravelScams #FairTravel #KnowYourRights

NCL put me on its Do Not Sail list because I broke a picture frame. But where's the evidence?

Norwegian Cruise Line banned him without proof. Can passengers fight a Do Not Sail list with no evidence shown?

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 12d

In an era where travelers pay top dollar for bottom-tier service, the real question isn’t what happened — it’s why we’re letting it.
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#Travel #ConsumerRights #TravelJustice #TravelersUnite #ForbesTravel

Travelers are resigned to paying more and getting less. Do they deserve this?

Travelers are increasingly paying more for fewer services. Find out the psychology behind why consumers accept these fees and learn expert tips on how to fight back.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 13d

In a skyline of excess, one Kuala Lumpur hotel is daring to disrupt the glitz by plumbing every corner of its design with real sustainability.
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#SustainableTravel #GreenHotel #EcoLuxury #TravelResponsibly #ConsciousTravel #Malaysia #TravelBetter

In a city known for glitz, this Kuala Lumpur hotel is betting big on green

Discover hotel indigo Kuala Lumpur's commitment to sustainability in a city known for luxury. recycled materials, energy saving, local sourcing.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 14d

When scammers drained $3,495 from a retiree’s Wells Fargo account through Zelle, the bank refused to help.

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#ZelleScam #ConsumerRights #RegulationE #BankAccountSecurity

Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 15d

We are spending so much time outdoors, I feel like we might be falling down the hiking rabbit hole, if something like that exists. Love #Arizona!

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 15d

After being stranded by Amtrak in the Montana wilderness, one family’s fight for a refund shows how far a major carrier will go to deny responsibility.

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#TravelJustice #ConsumerRights #Amtrak #TravelTips #TravelScams #TravelTroubles #CustomerService

Can Amtrak leave them stranded and refuse their refund request? Yes, and here's why.

Amtrak stranded a couple in a remote town just outside Glacier National Park and refused their refund request, too. Can they do that?

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 17d

One of our favorite museums ever -- the Musical Instrument Museum in #phoenix.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 19d

Today's #phoenix hike is the LV Yates trail near 40th street. Feels like you're on another planet.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 20d

Saturday morning at the top of Camelback in #scottsdale. It's a crazy hike and half of Phoenix is trying to do it at the same time, so there's this kind of community vibe you get when you're scrambling up the mountain.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 21d

She paid $575 for a resume full of empty promises — here’s how to fight back when a ‘professional service’ delivers nothing but disappointment.

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#ScamAlert #ConsumerRights #ElliottAdvocacy #RefundRights #BuyerBeware #ConsumerProtection #Accountability

Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 22d

Elliott Advocacy helps consumers win battles they thought were impossible, but we can’t do it without you. Please make a tax-deductible donation today to keep this work going.

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#ConsumerAdvocacy #SupportAdvocacy #Fundraiser #Nonprofit #FightForConsumers

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 22d

Loved being back in #sedona this afternoon to see the red rocks and visit our old haunts, including Pisa Lisa and the famous hike up Teacup. Thanks to my boys for hanging out with me for the day. That was fun!

Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 23d

A family stranded in Buenos Aires learns the hard way what happens when a booking site gets it wrong.

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#TravelNightmare #FlightHub #TravelTips #ConsumerRight

Stranded in Buenos Aires: How a FlightHub booking error forced a family to pay twice for their tickets

FlightHub put wrong passport info on tickets, family stranded in Buenos Aires! Forced to buy new flights. Will they get a refund?

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 26d

A French château sheds its clichés to become a modern art-driven spa where luxury feels fresh, bold, and anything but ordinary.

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#LuxuryTravel #ArtfulLiving #FranceRetreat #TravelReimagined #ChâteauLife

How A French Château Became A Modern Art Spa — Minus The Clichés

Château de Candes combines a non-elitist art colony, a cave spa, and a philosophy of authentic hospitality. Here’s what you’ll find in this Loire Valley boutique hotel.

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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · 26d

A French château sheds its clichés to become a modern art-driven spa where luxury feels fresh, bold, and anything but ordinary.

www.forbes.com/sites/christ...

#LuxuryTravel #ArtfulLiving #FranceRetreat #TravelReimagined #ChâteauLife

How A French Château Became A Modern Art Spa — Minus The Clichés

Château de Candes combines a non-elitist art colony, a cave spa, and a philosophy of authentic hospitality. Here’s what you’ll find in this Loire Valley boutique hotel.

www.forbes.com

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