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Author: Christopher Elliott

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Do you know about the gift scam? No one is safe from the newest tourism swindles

August 25, 2023August 28, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on Do you know about the gift scam? No one is safe from the newest tourism swindles

There are a number of tourist swindles out there, including scams involving deception, distraction and petty theft.

Travel

Taking a trip this fall? Here’s the one travel tip you should follow

August 18, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on Taking a trip this fall? Here’s the one travel tip you should follow

If you’re planning to travel this fall, there’s one thing you should avoid doing.

Travel

Should phone calls be allowed on planes? You probably won’t like the answer.

August 11, 2023August 14, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on Should phone calls be allowed on planes? You probably won’t like the answer.

Most Americans strongly oppose the use of cellphones on a flight, but a minority of passengers say it’s harmless. Here’s which group is right.

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Hotels are returning fire in the ‘junk fee’ war. Don’t be a casualty.

August 4, 2023August 7, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on Hotels are returning fire in the ‘junk fee’ war. Don’t be a casualty.

Hotels have returned fire in the junk fee war by adding surprising new extras. Customers are fighting them in the courts and Congress, and one-by-one.

Travel

You can do this! Pro travel advice on surviving summer 2023

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on You can do this! Pro travel advice on surviving summer 2023

This summer’s biggest pain points – crowds, delays and high prices – will require more than a good policy. I have some pro advice on handling them.

Travel

How can airlines curb bad behavior? Start by providing better service.

July 21, 2023July 23, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on How can airlines curb bad behavior? Start by providing better service.

Airline passengers have been polite enough, thank you very much. Now airlines are serving another summer filled with delays and substandard service.

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‘People became more entitled’: Enough with bad tourists ruining everyone’s experience

July 7, 2023July 10, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on ‘People became more entitled’: Enough with bad tourists ruining everyone’s experience

What’s going on? People are flooding popular destinations but leaving their manners at home.

Travel

No one likes a seat kicker. Stop touching the airplane seat in front of you.

June 30, 2023July 3, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on No one likes a seat kicker. Stop touching the airplane seat in front of you.

Seat kickers and tray table drummers are a major annoyance. But the discussion about these bothersome in-flight behaviors has always ended too soon.

Travel

Flights are getting way too expensive. But should you book a hacker fare?

June 23, 2023June 26, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on Flights are getting way too expensive. But should you book a hacker fare?

With pricier airfares, many travelers are asking themselves the same question: Should I book a hacker fare?

Travel

Leave the sweatpants at home. Why we need a dress code for flying.

June 16, 2023June 20, 2023Christopher ElliottComments Off on Leave the sweatpants at home. Why we need a dress code for flying.

Dressing up for your flight can benefit you in several ways. So even if your airline doesn’t adopt a dress code, maybe you should consider it.

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‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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