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US Airways may be on time, but it's falling apart - literally - Elliott

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If you need help with a consumer problem. Consumer problem contact us now. Or email help@elliott.org. US Airways may be on time, but it’s falling apart — literally. March 4, 2008. There’s good news and bad news today for what some have called America’s worst airline. US Airways recorded the best on-time performance among the 10 major American carriers for the month of January. Which prompted it to pay out $1.8 million in employee bonuses and issue a self-congratulatory press release. Has anyone else seen...

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Elliott - Page 5 of 306 - A site that advocates for you

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A site that advocates for you. The Elliott Reader’s Choice Awards. Is This Enough Compensation? Should I Take The Case? Tried to save a few dollars in fees, but lost $1,500 in the process. Not “100 percent satisfied” with my new dishwasher. And what’s this $135 shipping fee? Why everyone benefits from company transparency. Let’s talk about travel insurance. Our comments are back, baby! Who owes me a refund: Vayama? I missed one leg of my flight. Can the airline cancel the rest of my ticket? Why won&#8217...

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About Elliott - Elliott

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Elliott is a site that advocates for you. Founded in 1997 by consumer advocate and journalist Christopher Elliott. Its goal is to empower consumers to solve their service problems and to help those who can’t. Here’s a little more information about our mission and our causes. If you’re having trouble with a business. Business and you’ve reached a dead end, we’ll try to help. Send us a request and we’ll investigate. Please read our frequently asked questions. Before getting in touch. About his advocacy pra...

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What a great idea! Honor your crew - wear a tie when you fly - Elliott

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If you need help with a consumer problem. Consumer problem contact us now. Or email help@elliott.org. What a great idea! Honor your crew — wear a tie when you fly. August 17, 2010. Esterday’s rant about rude passengers. In my MSNBC column drew a suggestion from a reader that I wanted to share with you. It came from James Phillippe, who, like many of us, is tired of air travelers who misbehave. I like that idea. Dressing up makes sense for passengers, too. A survey commissioned a few years ago by Fodo...

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Saying "no" to TSA's full body scan may come at a price - Elliott

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If you need help with a consumer problem. Consumer problem contact us now. Or email help@elliott.org. Saying “no” to TSA’s full body scan may come at a price. May 2, 2010. Having second thoughts about those new full-body scanners being used at airports by the Transportation Security Administration? The federal agency charged with protecting the nation’s transportation systems may want to take a second look — at you. Last fall, the agency began installing 150 new scanners (including at Reagan National and...

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Help - Elliott

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A site that advocates for you. The Elliott Reader’s Choice Awards. Is This Enough Compensation? Should I Take The Case? Not sure about this form? If you have a comment or question about a story, please use this form. If you don’t see an acknowledgment after pushing the “submit” button, the form didn’t go through. Please try again from a different browser or contact me at my personal address. Please review my frequently asked questions. The Allianz Travel Insurance. For a comprehensive list of coverage.

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Are airlines bending the truth about weather delays? - Elliott

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If you need help with a consumer problem. Consumer problem contact us now. Or email help@elliott.org. Are airlines bending the truth about weather delays? February 24, 2013. A few minutes after Michele Loftin’s recent commuter flight from Sacramento to San Francisco pushed back from the gate, it made an abrupt U-turn and returned to the terminal. A United Airlines crew member told passengers that the aircraft’s de-icer test had failed, and the airline eventually canceled the flight. 8220;It’s distu...

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Elliott - Page 4 of 306 - A site that advocates for you

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A site that advocates for you. The Elliott Reader’s Choice Awards. Is This Enough Compensation? Should I Take The Case? Why won’t Samsonite just replace my defective suitcase? Amerisleep offered me a $1,759 discount. Why won’t they honor it? Three strikes and this Sony phone is out! How not to purchase and cancel a flight. Does it really take 10,000 emails to get my $10,000 refund? A hurricane, a canceled hotel and a missed vacation. What a carnival! Is This Enough Compensation? The Good News Guy. Our co...

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Elliott - Page 3 of 306 - A site that advocates for you

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A site that advocates for you. The Elliott Reader’s Choice Awards. Is This Enough Compensation? Should I Take The Case? Which is better: window or aisle? Before you use a flight-delay compensation company, take a minute to think twice. In the Age of Laissez Faire regulation, the ground is shifting under consumers. Here’s what it means. Bouncing between Expedia and British Airways looking for a refund. I was refused entry to my VRBO rental, so where is my refund? Should I Take The Case? Bereavement fares ...