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What you don’t know about hurricane season can cost you a whole vacation

What you don’t know about hurricane season can cost you a whole vacation

The insurance industry calls it the “named storm” rule. Buy a day late and you’re covered for nothing.

Christopher Elliott

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Aug 21, 2026


They denied his $14,000 dashboard claim over something that isn’t even in his contract

They denied his $14,000 dashboard claim over something that isn’t even in his contract

A 2019 Stelvio, a dashboard pulling away from the air vents and a denial based on a document they never showed him. Come on!

Christopher Elliott

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Aug 20, 2026

Delta’s agent told them to rent a room. Then the airline refused to pay.

Delta’s agent told them to rent a room. Then the airline refused to pay.

A weather delay in Hartford, a missed connection in Atlanta and two denied claims. Then he found the executive emails.

Christopher Elliott

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Aug 19, 2026

Avis charged her $450 for smoking. She’s a cancer survivor who doesn’t smoke.

Avis charged her $450 for smoking. She’s a cancer survivor who doesn’t smoke.

Two breast cancer survivors, a Chevy Malibu and a $450 deep cleaning charge backed by grainy photos.

Christopher Elliott

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Aug 18, 2026

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