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CONSUMER ALERT: What are your rights if an airline stops flying?
Spirit Airlines is rumored to be on its deathbed. It’s time to make plans—just in case
 • Christopher Elliott
"The agent waved me away" — why she missed her flight to New Zealand
From trusting AI to ignoring new visa rules, here are the mistakes that could ruin your next trip
 • Christopher Elliott
The government wants your social media accounts when you cross the border
A new proposal would make disclosing your social media history mandatory for millions of inbound travelers. But is it a good idea?
 • Christopher Elliott
CONSUMER ALERT: Senators want cash for flight delays. But will their bill fly?
A new bill promises cash for cancellations. Here’s what it really means for your next flight.
 • Christopher Elliott
The real reason your flight is so uncomfortable
Experts say pain is a great motivator for upselling. Here is how to avoid the trap.
 • Christopher Elliott
Fiji Confidential: Culture, kava and endangered green iguanas
In this podcast: Our whirlwind tour of the South Pacific continues with a trip to Melanesia. There's also a Tahiti flashback! (Recorded 11/30/24 in…
 • Christopher Elliott, Aren Elliott, and Iden Elliott
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