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Luggage confusion: The sizer said yes but the agent said no

Luggage confusion: The sizer said yes but the agent said no

He measured the bag, photographed it inside the sizer and still paid Frontier Airlines $99

Christopher Elliott

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Sep 15, 2026


The real reason why film cameras and paper maps are back

The real reason why film cameras and paper maps are back

Travelers are trading AI itineraries for film, paper and a human advisor

Christopher Elliott

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Sep 14, 2026

The government is letting airlines off the hook for some flight delays. Here’s what it means for you.

The government is letting airlines off the hook for some flight delays. Here’s what it means for you.

New delay categories begin Oct. 19. Is this the first step toward shifting the cost of maintenance failures to you?

Christopher Elliott

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Sep 13, 2026

This air travel watchdog just woke up after three years — and it’s toothless

This air travel watchdog just woke up after three years — and it’s toothless

After a long hiatus, the Transportation Department’s watchdog group returns with a limited agenda. Consumer advocates are concerned. You should be, too.

Christopher Elliott

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Sep 12, 2026

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