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UPS broke my flowerpots and now it’s stonewalling my refund. Can you help me?

UPS broke my flowerpots and now it’s stonewalling my refund. Can you help me?

A $377 shipment arrived in pieces. The employee who promised a refund was fired, and the store offered $100.

Christopher Elliott

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Nov 3, 2026


How totally useless extras are driving up your airfare

Airfare

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How totally useless extras are driving up your airfare

Airlines hand you a toothbrush you didn’t ask for, then bill you for it in the fare.

Christopher Elliott

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Nov 2, 2026

Where’s the line between a consumer complaint — and crazy?

Where’s the line between a consumer complaint — and crazy?

Some of the requests that reach a consumer advocate aren’t about a refund at all. What do you owe the person on the other end?

Christopher Elliott

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Nov 1, 2026

“Debanked” by your frequent flier program? You should have rights

Loyalty programs

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“Debanked” by your frequent flier program? You should have rights

Your bank has to tell you why it closed your account. Your airline doesn’t. That’s a loyalty program problem.

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 31, 2026

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