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The rest of the world is protecting air travelers. Why isn’t the U.S.?

The rest of the world is protecting air travelers. Why isn’t the U.S.?

Europe, Britain, Australia, Canada and India moved to protect air passengers this year. Washington went the other way.

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 17, 2026


No, your pet doesn’t want to go on vacation with you

No, your pet doesn’t want to go on vacation with you

The travel industry will gladly take your money to bring an animal along. But it’s almost always a bad idea.

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 16, 2026

Is your hotel room safe? The mistake you’re making right now

Is your hotel room safe? The mistake you’re making right now

Resort security amnesia is turning careful travelers into easy marks

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 15, 2026

HP sold me the wrong warranty—and then sent my refund to the wrong bank

HP sold me the wrong warranty—and then sent my refund to the wrong bank

Hugh Fuller buys the wrong warranty for his HP Pavilion laptop. The company promises a refund, but then sends the money to the wrong bank account. Now HP says the case is closed. Is it?

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 14, 2026

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