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Christopher Elliott
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Author, journalist and consumer advocate. Founder of Elliott Advocacy. I'm here to help. Email chris@elliott.org
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Christopher Elliott @elliottdotorg.bsky.social · Apr 7
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A traveler’s trip took a frustrating turn after Air France lost her checked bag containing more than $2,000 worth of items.

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#AirFrance #LostLuggage #TravelNightmare #ConsumerRights #AirlineProblems #TravelTroubles #BaggageClaim #TravelerTips #TravelScam
January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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From predator-proof fences to a centuries-long restoration plan, this New Zealand project is redefining what it means to protect wildlife.

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#Conservation #WildlifeProtection #NewZealand #Sustainability #NatureRestoration #EcoFuture #ClimateAction
January 19, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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AI chatbots can deliver quick answers, but when problems get complicated, they often fall short and repeat the same responses. The travel industry’s solution? Charging travelers extra for the chance to speak with a real person.

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#TravelIndustry #AI
January 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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In Okinawa, luxury meets responsibility, as resorts and communities craft a model of tourism.

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#SustainableTravel #Okinawa #EcoTourism #TravelResponsibly #BlueZone #Conservation #GreenTravel
January 17, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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When eBay’s vaunted buyer protection fails and leaves a customer out of pocket with nowhere to turn, it’s a stark reminder that ‘guarantees’ only matter if the company actually stands behind them.

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#eBay #ConsumerRights #BuyerProtection #OnlineScams
January 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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This is how a routine Expedia booking spiraled into weeks of frustration over a fee that was never supposed to exist.

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#Travel #ConsumerRights #CarRental #Expedia #HiddenFees #TravelScam #KnowYourRights
January 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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A routine attempt to book an Amtrak Auto Train trip spiraled into a baffling $1,200 disappearance and a run-in with what appears to be a sham booking agent.

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#TravelScams #ConsumerAdvocacy #Amtrak #TravelWarnings #ScamAlert #PassengerRights
January 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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A single glass of water can derail an entire trip, and many travelers don’t realize the risks until it’s too late.

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#TravelTips #SafeTravels #SmartTravel #TravelHealth #VacationPlanning #TravelAdvice
January 10, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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When a traveler demands a refund for the unused leg, her tour operator and the airline trap her in a blame game, labeling her a “no-show."

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#TravelTroubles #FlightCancellation #ConsumerRights #TravelAdvocacy #RefundFight
January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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After Alaska Airlines canceled Laura Hughart’s flight just hours before departure, she scrambled through a five-hour drive to save her family vacation, only to have Expedia deny her refund for a flight the airline admits never took off.

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#Travel #Consumer
January 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Here’s what travelers really need to know about drinking water abroad.

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#TravelTips #DrinkSafe #WaterSafety #InternationalTravel #HealthyTravel #TravelAdvice #VacationPlanning #FoodAndWaterSafety #SmartTravel
January 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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When your travel insurer keeps demanding the same paperwork and still won’t pay a $17,746 claim, it’s not confusion — it’s a systemic problem that cries out for accountability

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#TravelInsurance #ConsumerRights #InsuranceNightmare #Accountability #TravelTips
January 5, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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From forgotten passports to missed connections, here’s why stress and nonstop distractions are making travelers more absent-minded — and what can help.

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#TravelTips #AirTravel #TravelStress #FrequentFlyer #SmartTravel #TravelMistakes
January 4, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Are these up-and-coming sustainable cities worth visiting?

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#SustainableTravel #GreenCities #ResponsibleTourism #FutureOfTravel #Travel #EcoTravel #SustainableCities #TravelTrends #Destinations
January 3, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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A traveler cancels her trip for a valid reason — and still loses a $4,098 insurance claim.

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#TravelInsurance #ConsumerRights #TravelTips #TripCancellation #InsuranceClaims #TravelNews
January 1, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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A passenger spent months seeking answers from American Airlines after being denied the seat he paid for and initially being refused a refund.

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#AirlineAccountability #ConsumerRights #TravelNews #AmericanAirlines #PassengerRights
December 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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The big story for 2026 travel isn’t a place, it’s technology. Agentic AI.

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#TravelTrends #Travel2026 #AgenticAI #AIinTravel #FutureOfTravel #TravelTechnology #SmartTravel
December 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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When a passenger dies before departure, should a cruise line refund the fare?

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#CruiseIndustry #TravelNews #ConsumerRights #TravelAdvocacy #CruiseContracts #RefundPolicies
December 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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When an airline denies a passenger boarding, federal rules spell out exactly what the carrier owes — and we’ve got the guide.

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#AirTravel #DeniedBoarding #PassengerRights #TravelTips #ConsumerRights #SmartTravel
December 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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A Delta flight attendant reportedly offered a passenger $15,000 to voluntarily give up his seat, only for the airline to later slash the payout to $1,500 and dismiss his claim as a “miscommunication.

#Delta #AirlineNews #PassengerRights #FlightDelays #Overbooked #TravelIndustry #ConsumerAdvocacy
December 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Here are six places worth discovering next year — destinations shaped less by hype and more by culture, access, and what travelers are actually seeking now.

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#Travel2026 #WhereToGoNext #TravelTrends #SmartTravel #Destinations #TravelJournalism
Go here next year: 6 places you have to discover in 2026
Experience travel like never before in 2026, with lower airfare and cities focusing on local experiences and accessibility.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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What does it really take to make a luxury island sustainable?

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#SustainableTravel #EcoTourism #LuxuryTravel #Fiji #CoralReefs #ClimateChange #ResponsibleTourism
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Read how one customer battled broken two-factor authentication, six weeks of support calls, and finally got help — plus what you should do before changing your number.

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#Amazon #TwoFactorAuthentication #ConsumerAdvocacy #TechProblems #CustomerService
Help! My two-factor authentication on Amazon stopped working after I got a new phone
Locked out of your Amazon account? Read how persistence and escalation helped one customer overcome a security issue.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Read our investigation into the delayed charge and whether the company’s justification holds water.

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#CarRental #Budget #ConsumerRights #TravelProblems #RentalCars #HiddenFees #TravelAdvocacy
December 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Holiday travel needs more than advice. Help us raise $25K to build tools that beat airline algorithms: bypass silent claim denials, escape chatbot loops, and expose hidden exec contacts.

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#HolidayTravel #ConsumerAdvocacy #TravelRights
December 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM