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Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Man uses ChatGPT to get ₹2 lakh refund from airline and hotel after sudden trip cancellation
Denied refund for cancelled trip Using ChatGPT as legal support Partial success and a second try Live Events Airline reverses decision (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A man who had to cancel his trip to Colombia due to a medical emergency recovered his flight and hotel costs by using ChatGPT to write legal letters on his behalf. He shared the full account of his experience on Reddit, where he said that both the airline and hotel initially refused to refund the $2,500 (Rs 2 lakh) he had spent. But after using ChatGPT to draft appeals based on medical grounds, he succeeded in getting a refund from man had planned a visit to Medellín, Colombia, but had to cancel his travel at the last minute because of a medical emergency. When he approached the hotel and airline to request a refund, both refused. 'The hotel had a no-cancellation policy. They absolutely said no,' he explained. The airline's 'response was that there was no cancellation policy.'With no refund and faced with losing $2,500, he turned to ChatGPT for help. 'I asked ChatGPT to act as my lawyer and advocate for me,' he said. He told the AI that he had Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and also had a doctor's note to support this. Using the details provided, ChatGPT drafted a letter requesting a refund based on medical reasons.'ChatGPT researched Expedia policies, the hotel's policies, and the airline policies. It then wrote a letter for me advocating,' he hotel responded positively and agreed to issue a refund. However, the airline still refused. According to the airline, 'a refund is only possible due to death or terminal illness.' Instead of giving up, the man shared the airline's response with ChatGPT and asked it to prepare a second AI assistant responded with a new letter that questioned how the airline treated mental health conditions and explained how the man's medical issue affected his ability to travel. 'It described reasons why and how my medical condition can affect the flight, and that they were being biased based on a mental illness. This thing wrote this letter to the core,' he receiving the second letter, the airline changed its position within an hour. 'The airline responded that my refund will be honoured,' the man on the experience, he added, 'Had I not used ChatGPT, I would have had to hire a paralegal. And that would've cost me more money. Don't take no for an answer… ChatGPT-4.0 saved me from losing $2,500.'Disclaimer: This article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of Reader discretion is advised.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Man uses ChatGPT to get ₹2 lakh refund from airline and hotel after sudden trip cancellation
Denied refund for cancelled trip Using ChatGPT as legal support Partial success and a second try Live Events Airline reverses decision (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A man who had to cancel his trip to Colombia due to a medical emergency recovered his flight and hotel costs by using ChatGPT to write legal letters on his behalf. He shared the full account of his experience on Reddit, where he said that both the airline and hotel initially refused to refund the $2,500 (Rs 2 lakh) he had spent. But after using ChatGPT to draft appeals based on medical grounds, he succeeded in getting a refund from man had planned a visit to Medellín, Colombia, but had to cancel his travel at the last minute because of a medical emergency. When he approached the hotel and airline to request a refund, both refused. 'The hotel had a no-cancellation policy. They absolutely said no,' he explained. The airline's 'response was that there was no cancellation policy.'With no refund and faced with losing $2,500, he turned to ChatGPT for help. 'I asked ChatGPT to act as my lawyer and advocate for me,' he said. He told the AI that he had Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and also had a doctor's note to support this. Using the details provided, ChatGPT drafted a letter requesting a refund based on medical reasons.'ChatGPT researched Expedia policies, the hotel's policies, and the airline policies. It then wrote a letter for me advocating,' he hotel responded positively and agreed to issue a refund. However, the airline still refused. According to the airline, 'a refund is only possible due to death or terminal illness.' Instead of giving up, the man shared the airline's response with ChatGPT and asked it to prepare a second AI assistant responded with a new letter that questioned how the airline treated mental health conditions and explained how the man's medical issue affected his ability to travel. 'It described reasons why and how my medical condition can affect the flight, and that they were being biased based on a mental illness. This thing wrote this letter to the core,' he receiving the second letter, the airline changed its position within an hour. 'The airline responded that my refund will be honoured,' the man on the experience, he added, 'Had I not used ChatGPT, I would have had to hire a paralegal. And that would've cost me more money. Don't take no for an answer… ChatGPT-4.0 saved me from losing $2,500.'Disclaimer: This article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of Reader discretion is advised.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Man uses ChatGPT as ‘lawyer' to get Rs 2 lakh refund from hotel, airline; netizen says ‘you make the world a worse place'
AI is quickly becoming the go-to partner for everything, from emotional support and medical queries to serious legal and professional help. In a recent example that caught the Internet's attention, a man actually turned to ChatGPT as his legal representative, and surprisingly, it worked. Sharing his story on Reddit, the man explained how he had planned a trip to Medellín, Colombia, but a sudden medical emergency forced him to cancel everything last minute. When he reached out to the hotel and airline to request a refund, both refused. 'The hotel had a no-cancellation policy. They absolutely said no,' he wrote, adding that the airline told him outright there was 'no cancellation policy.' Staring at a $2,500 loss (Rs 2 lakh, approximately), he decided to try taking the help of AI a shot. He asked ChatGPT to step in as his 'lawyer' and help him fight back. He explained to the AI that he suffers from Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and had a doctor's note to back it up. ChatGPT responded by digging into the policies of the airline, the hotel, and even Expedia, and then drafted a detailed letter arguing for a refund based on his medical condition. The result was rewarding. The hotel agreed to issue a refund. The airline, however, remained firm, saying they only grant refunds 'due to death or terminal illness.' Refusing to back down, he returned to ChatGPT and asked it to write another response, this time specifically addressing the airline's stance and the implications of brushing off mental health issues. 'It described reasons why and how my medical condition can affect the flight, and that they were being biased based on a mental illness. This thing wrote this letter to the core,' he said. Just an hour after sending the second letter, the airline changed its mind and agreed to the refund. Looking back, he said, 'Had I not used ChatGPT, I would have had to hire a paralegal. And that would've cost me more money. Don't take no for an answer… ChatGPT-4.0 saved me from losing $2,500.' The Reddit post quickly went viral, sparking a wave of reactions in the comments section, but not all of them were supportive. In fact, many users were critical of the man's approach, with some expressing strong disapproval of using AI to navigate what they saw as a personal responsibility. A user wrote, 'Congratulations. It's because of people like you that cause companies to treat customers poorly. So you lie to get something you're not entitled to receive. You're probably the same type of person to wear a new piece of clothing once to an event and return it. I guess honesty and integrity and are out of date character traits.' Another user said, 'Well don't ruin it for all of us… the info is enough, let the people think for themselves from now and after… dont let the dogs adjust policies and nerf our tools.' A third person commented, 'People like you make the world a worse place. Everyone lacks personal responsibility these days.'
NDTV
22-05-2025
- NDTV
Man Claims ChatGPT Helped Him Get Over Rs 2 Lakh Travel Refund, Internet Demands Proof
A Reddit user has gone viral for sharing how ChatGPT helped him recover over $2,500 from a non-refundable trip, a story that's sparked both admiration and scepticism online. In a post titled "Never take no for an answer", the Redditor explained how he had booked a flight and hotel package to Medellin, Colombia via Expedia, but had to cancel last minute due to a medical condition. The catch? Neither the airline nor the hotel allowed cancellations, and he hadn't opted for travel insurance. Faced with losing thousands of dollars, he turned to ChatGPT-4o for help. He described his condition, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and even obtained a doctor's note. Then, using ChatGPT, he drafted a persuasive letter to Expedia and the hotel, explaining his situation. According to the post, while Expedia initially cited a strict no-refund policy and the hotel refused to make an exception, the AI-generated letter changed things. "The hotel granted me my refund due to a medical condition," he wrote. The airline, however, was less cooperative. Its policy allowed refunds only in the event of death or terminal illness. The Redditor shared this response with ChatGPT, which then composed another letter highlighting how mental health conditions can significantly impact travel. Within an hour, the airline allegedly agreed to issue a refund as well. Posts from the chatgpt community on Reddit His takeaway? "Had I not used ChatGPT, I would have had to hire a paralegal... It saved me from losing $2,500." The story quickly made the rounds on social media and Reddit, with many users praising the creative use of AI to navigate rigid corporate policies. "This is actually genius," one user commented. "Using AI as your personal advocate is the future." But not everyone was convinced. Some users called for proof of the refunds, expressing doubt about the timeline and the airline's swift reversal. "Impressive if true - but screenshots would make it more believable," another commenter wrote. Others debated the ethics of using a medical condition, especially a mental health diagnosis, as grounds for a refund when the policies were clear. "Redact the personal info and post screenshots of the emails. We're all curious to learn ourselves, and verify the authenticity of the post," another user commented. "I think the commenters are missing the takeaway on this post. It's a good reminder that Chatgpt can be such a strong advocate for people who may not have the ability, knowledge, or assertiveness to stand up for themselves. Although I agree, in this situation, lying was unethical and OP took advantage," a user wrote.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Traveller used ChatGPT as lawyer. Claims to have won Rs 2 lakh on ‘non-refundable trip'. But Reddit demands proof
When most people hear "non-refundable," they give up and count their losses. But one Reddit user turned to an unlikely source for help—not a lawyer, not a paralegal, but OpenAI 's ChatGPT. What unfolded was a surprising story where artificial intelligence went toe-to-toe with rigid corporate policies, winning back a hefty $2,500 (Rs 2.13 lakh) in travel refunds for a cancelled trip to Medellín, Colombia . The traveller had booked a hotel and an international flight through Expedia without cancellation insurance. When a personal medical situation, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), forced him to cancel, both the hotel and the airline initially refused to budge. The user had a doctor's note, but that didn't matter. Expedia confirmed that his booking was non-refundable, and the hotel flat-out denied any refund, even on compassionate grounds. ChatGPT to the rescue The user asked ChatGPT-4 to step in. First, the AI combed through Expedia's terms, hotel policies, and the airline's refund rules. Then, it crafted a detailed, professional letter citing medical hardship and advocating for an exception. The hotel, swayed by the AI-generated appeal, reversed its decision and processed a full refund. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo But the airline was more stubborn. Their policy allowed refunds only in the event of death or terminal illness, mental health issues didn't qualify. Again, ChatGPT was asked to escalate. The AI responded with a firm, persuasive letter arguing that dismissing GAD as an invalid medical condition amounted to discrimination and outlined how the condition could significantly impact air travel. Within an hour of sending the letter, the airline replied: the refund would be processed. The user credited ChatGPT with saving him from hiring a paralegal and losing $2,500. More importantly, the experience highlighted how AI is no longer just a productivity tool, it's becoming a powerful personal advocate. 'If I didn't use ChatGPT, I would've walked away with nothing,' the user shared. 'This AI went to bat for me and didn't stop until I won.' How did Reddit react? A user said, "Redact the personal info and post screenshots of the emails. We're all curious to learn ourselves, and verify the authenticity of the post." Another commented, "Just curious about your prompts at this point. And any standard parameters you have set. And which model you used for this." One said, "I'd be more inclined to believe with screen shots, with personal info removed of course."
