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Author: Christopher Elliott

Travel

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

August 25, 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.

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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, 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?

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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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Headlines

‘Big Hero 6’s San Fransokyo comes to life at Disneyland

August 31, 2023Eve Chen, USA TODAY

Velocity at what cost? MLB’s hardest throwers keep succumbing to Tommy John surgery

August 31, 2023Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

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

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

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

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

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

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

USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

August 31, 2023AP

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor

August 31, 2023Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY
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