Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

Which travel companies have treated customers well during the pandemic? Which ones haven’t? Readers share their experiences.

There’s only so much travel companies can do to soothe customers’ worries. Precautions and protocols are reassuring but many questions remain.

The fast-growing market for long-term accommodations picked up speed during the pandemic, as offices closed and more American began working remotely.

Trying to get someone to put a mask on, social distance or follow sanitary protocols? Don’t get aggressive, make it about you or lose your cool.

Travel industry watchers say most people won’t feel completely safe on a cruise ship until fall. What has to happen first?

Readers are determined to travel again – as soon as possible. The urge to travel is stronger than ever after months of lockdowns and CDC warnings.

Yes, age is just a number. But when it comes to traveling as a shior, it’s also a question of physical – and, to a certain extent – mental ability.

Instead of worrying about whether it’s safe to fly or if you’ll contract COVID while traveling, put that energy into devising a response plan instead.

Travel columnist Christopher Elliott breaks down who really benefits the most from airline, hotel and rental car loyalty programs.