Just when this consumer thought he was free of his contract, DirecTV quietly hit him with a surprise $40 fee. www.elliott.org/problem-solv... #DirecTV #CustomerService #BillingIssues #ConsumerRights #CableTV #Refund #ProblemSolved #ConsumerProtection

What begins as a harmless spill on your host’s sofa can, thanks to automated rules and an insurance claim gone awry, leave you locked out of your account really fast. www.elliott.org/the-troubles... #Airbnb #TravelTroubles #VacationRental #TravelTips #ShortTermRental #TravelAdvice #Airbnb

A guest got locked out of her Airbnb and slapped with a $385 bill. The locksmith blames the weather, but Airbnb sides with the host. www.elliott.org/the-troubles... #Airbnb #TravelScam #ConsumerRights #TravelTroubles #GuestExperience #TravelTips #SmartLock #TravelNews

Before you hand over the keys and click your camera, beware: the new AI-equipped rental car scanners are quietly turning your casual scratches into surprise bills www.forbes.com/sites/christ... #RentalCar #CarRental #AI #TravelTips #HiddenFees #SmartTravel #Travel #TechInTravel

A traveler asked Sixt to replace a shaky rental car — and ended up with a $794 tow bill he never requested. Here’s how it happened, and what every renter needs to know. www.elliott.org/advocacy/why... #TravelScams #ConsumerRights #CarRentalTips #TravelAdvocacy #TravelTroubles #ElliottAdvocacy

Holiday travel chaos is coming — here’s how the right insurance can save your trip before it even begins. www.elliott.org/safe-travels...

The cruise line blamed the agent, the agent blamed the cruise line — and no one would explain the charge. Here’s why disclosure matters. www.elliott.org/the-troubles... #TravelRights #CruiseTips #ConsumerProtection #FinePrint #TravelAdvice #CustomerService #TransparencyMatters #TravelEthics

Another consumer success story! We love hearing how you win your consumer battles — and how our resources help make it happen. Need help with your own case? We’ve got all the resources you need listed down below. linktr.ee/elliottadvoc... #ElliottAdvocacy #CustomerSupport

When must airlines issue full refunds? www.elliott.org/advocacy/are... #AirlineRefunds #KnowYourRights #TravelersBeware #ConsumerWatch #DOTRules #RefundPolicy #AirlineAccountability #TravelNews #PassengerAdvocacy #TravelTips

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. www.elliott.org/problem-solv... #ConsumerRights #ElliottAdvocacy #TravelTips #TicketScam #BuyerBeware #StubHub

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. www.elliott.org/advocacy/can... #TravelTips #ConsumerAdvocacy #LuggageStorage #TravelSmart #TravelSafe #KnowYourRights

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? www.elliott.org/advocacy/not... #AirTravel #ConsumerRights #TravelTips #AirlineRules

Bad hotel behavior seems to be on the rise, from guests who are rude to the staff to those who make excessive noise. www.elliott.org/on-travel/do... #TravelSmart #HotelEtiquette #TravelTips #ResponsibleTravel #HotelHacks #TravelWell #ElliottAdvocacy

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

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

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

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. www.elliott.org/the-troubles... #TravelTroubles #AirCanada #ConsumerRights #TravelHelp #TravelTips #AirlineCompensation #TravelIssues

As more countries mandate travel insurance, here's what you need to know to stay covered and avoid surprises. www.forbes.com/sites/christ... #TravelInsurance #TravelTips #TravelSmart #InsuranceMatters #Wanderlust #TravelPlanning #SafeTravels #TravelAdvice #TripReady #GlobalTravel

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

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

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. www.elliott.org/on-travel/tr... #Travel #ConsumerRights #TravelJustice #TravelersUnite #ForbesTravel

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. www.elliott.org/destinations... #SustainableTravel #GreenHotel #EcoLuxury #TravelResponsibly #ConsciousTravel #Malaysia #TravelBetter

When scammers drained $3,495 from a retiree’s Wells Fargo account through Zelle, the bank refused to help. www.elliott.org/problem-solv... #ZelleScam #ConsumerRights #RegulationE #BankAccountSecurity

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!

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. www.elliott.org/travel-probl... #TravelJustice #ConsumerRights #Amtrak #TravelTips #TravelScams #TravelTroubles #CustomerService

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

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

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.

She paid $575 for a resume full of empty promises — here’s how to fight back when a ‘professional service’ delivers nothing but disappointment. www.elliott.org/problem-solv... #ScamAlert #ConsumerRights #ElliottAdvocacy #RefundRights #BuyerBeware #ConsumerProtection #Accountability

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. elliottadvocacy.org/support/ #ConsumerAdvocacy #SupportAdvocacy #Fundraiser #Nonprofit #FightForConsumers

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!

A family stranded in Buenos Aires learns the hard way what happens when a booking site gets it wrong. www.elliott.org/the-troubles... #TravelNightmare #FlightHub #TravelTips #ConsumerRight

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

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

Kota Kinabalu is a tropical dream at risk. Can tourism and sustainability truly coexist here? www.elliott.org/destinations... #EcoTravel #SustainableTourism #TravelTruth #GreenTravel #ResponsibleTourism #AdventureAwaits #Wanderlust #TravelBetter #SustainableLiving #PlanetFirst

What happens when you pay for a service that never shows up — and Sears won’t refund the labor? www.elliott.org/problem-solv... #ConsumerRights #RefundDrama #ChristopherElliott #TravelTips #ForbesStyle #CustomerService #BuyerBeware #ProblemSolved #ConsumerProtection

You bought travel insurance, canceled your trip, and filed a claim, so why isn’t your check in the mail? www.elliott.org/the-troubles... #TravelInsurance #TravelAdvice #ConsumerRights #TravelTips #ScamAlert #TravelHacks #KnowYourRights #SmartTravel

A Dead & Company fan shells out $3,350 for tickets, believing he could resell them after spotting what looked like a smart comparison on Ticketmaster’s site. www.elliott.org/problem-solv... #DeadAndCompany #TicketResale #TicketMaster #LiveMusic #ConcertTickets #ConsumerRights

Airlines are quietly stripping away your rights: automatic refunds, fee transparency, and family seating are on the chopping block. www.elliott.org/on-travel/do... #AirlineRights #TravelTips #ConsumerProtection #KnowYourRights #TravelSmart

When a beloved restaurant shuts down, can you still get your Groupon money back — even years later? Discover what happened when a reader tried to reclaim a decade-old voucher and why Groupon pushed back. #ConsumerRights #Refunds #GrouponSaga #TravelTips #DiningOut #CustomerService #MoneyMatters

A promised $678 Lufthansa refund after a flight downgrade dragged on for six months—here’s what finally broke the endless wait. youtu.be/-dlbOeSrEGY?... #Lufthansa #AirlineRefunds #TravelNightmare #ConsumerAdvocacy #TravelTips

Lufthansa downgraded Ellen from business class and then made her wait five months for a refund — here’s how we finally got her money back. www.elliott.org/problem-solv... #Travel #Airlines #Lufthansa #BusinessClass #Refunds #ConsumerRights #TravelTips #FlightProblems #TravelAdvice

Aer Lingus promised a full refund after a threatened strike—but only delivered part of it; here's how one passenger fought back and won. www.elliott.org/the-troubles... #AviationNews #TravelRights #RefundBattle #ConsumerAdvocacy #EULaw #AerLingus #TravelTroubleshooter

Oops, booked a non-refundable Hampton Inn stay by mistake? Learn how one polite email + some escalation scored a full refund and how you can too. www.elliott.org/problem-solv... #TravelTips #ConsumerAdvocacy #HotelHacks #TravelSmart #RefundSuccess #TravelHelp #HotelBooking

After a $3,228 hotel booking turned ‘nonrefundable,’ William Farrer fought for 7 months, and won, revealing the hidden dangers of third-party travel sites! youtu.be/jqbopsD8YhY?... #ConsumerAlert #TravelTips #BookingNightmare #RefundBattle #TravelSmart #HotelBooking

Airlines may be flying on time, but customer service is nosediving — find out which carrier is breaking the trend in the latest Airline Quality Report. www.elliottconfidential.com/p/consumer-a... #AirlineQuality #TravelNews #CustomerService #AviationUpdate

How does a $3,228 refundable hotel stay suddenly become nonrefundable? www.elliott.org/advocacy/my-... #TravelProblems #HotelBooking #RefundStruggles #TravelersBeware #ConsumerRights #TravelTips #GetaRoom

EXCLUSIVE: The 2025 Airline Quality Rating scores are out! It's good news for Southwest Airlines but others ... not so much. Here's my full report in Forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/christ... #AirlineQuality #SouthwestAirlines #AirlineRatings #CustomerExperience #TravelNews #AviationIndustry

EXCLUSIVE: The 2025 Airline Quality Rating scores are out! It's good news for @southwestairlinecs.bsky.social but others ... not so much. Here's my full report in @forbes.com.

Borneo is serving up more than just spicy food, it’s blending culture, community, and conservation into a bold recipe for sustainable tourism. www.elliott.org/destinations... #Borneo #SustainableTravel #EcoTourism