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Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

Travel

The COVID-19 guide to holiday travel – and the case for why you shouldn’t go this year

October 16, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on The COVID-19 guide to holiday travel – and the case for why you shouldn’t go this year

Holiday or not, this is not the time to travel. If you can avoid getting out there, maybe you should. If you must go, research your airline and hotel.

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Is your airline voucher from a canceled trip about to expire? Here’s what to do

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Is your airline voucher from a canceled trip about to expire? Here’s what to do

Depending on the airline, time may be running out to use flight vouchers from trips canceled due to COVID-19. Here’s how to get your money back.

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Sensitive to scents? Here’s how to protect yourself while traveling during COVID-19

October 2, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Sensitive to scents? Here’s how to protect yourself while traveling during COVID-19

Travelers with scent sensitivities and allergies can protect themselves from the harsh odors of disinfectants and bleach with a few easy strategies.

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As airlines begin selling middle seats again, it’s time to remember nobody owns the armrests

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on As airlines begin selling middle seats again, it’s time to remember nobody owns the armrests

Arm rests are not yours. They’re ours. Just like the space behind you, they must be shared and negotiated with your fellow passengers.

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What can you do about onerous travel fees? ‘Consumers are at a disadvantage’

September 11, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on What can you do about onerous travel fees? ‘Consumers are at a disadvantage’

Are we done with these travel fees yet? As the summer travel season wraps up, maybe it’s time to ask.

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So you had a terrible vacation. Whose fault is that: The airline’s? The hotel’s? Or yours?

September 4, 2020September 7, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on So you had a terrible vacation. Whose fault is that: The airline’s? The hotel’s? Or yours?

After bad trips, we often point the finger at airlines, hotels, or travel agents. Or, if all else fails, the pandemic. But maybe it’s our own fault.

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When Airbnbs go bad: Here are signs you should bail on yours and how to get your money back

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on When Airbnbs go bad: Here are signs you should bail on yours and how to get your money back

You will find most – but not all – vacation rentals as advertised. If yours isn’t and you want to get a refund, here’s the right way to leave yours.

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It’s easy to get lost in an airport terminal. Here’s how to avoid it.

August 21, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on It’s easy to get lost in an airport terminal. Here’s how to avoid it.

Getting lost at the airport is common. Many are trying to compensate for poor design by plastering the terminals with signs. The fix? Tech and design.

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Vacation rentals are taking a page from the hotel playbook and tacking on extra fees

August 14, 2020August 16, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Vacation rentals are taking a page from the hotel playbook and tacking on extra fees

Like hotels, Airbnb and Vrbo are springing surprise fees on customers right before they book a property – when they’re already emotionally invested.

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Traveling during coronavirus: How to get through airport security faster – and safer

August 7, 2020Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Traveling during coronavirus: How to get through airport security faster – and safer

If you’re flying somewhere this summer, you have a good reason to get through airport security faster. A life-or-death reason, even.

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