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Refundable booking? You may not get all your money back

Refundable booking? You may not get all your money back

The travel industry has rewritten what the word means, and the new version comes with subtractions

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 19, 2026


Are holiday flights too expensive?

Are holiday flights too expensive?

Thanksgiving and Christmas fares have hit a 10-year high. Airlines blame fuel, but one airline CEO says passengers are barely pushing back.

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 18, 2026

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

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