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Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid
The U.S. State Department has issued more warnings as the summer travel season starts. Is your destination on the list?
May 12
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Christopher Elliott
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Airlines are tightening their carry-on rules. Here's how passengers can fight back.
Revenue-hungry air carriers are coming for your backpacks and briefcases. Don't let them.
May 11
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Christopher Elliott
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Airlines are tightening their carry-on rules. Here's how passengers can fight back.
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Laos Confidential: On the Mekong in Luang Prabang
In this episode: Laos' famous waterfalls, a water buffalo farm with a purpose, and tour of the former royal capital (Recorded 5/10/25 in Phuket…
May 11
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Laos Confidential: On the Mekong in Luang Prabang
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Real ID requirements are finally here. Will you upgrade your license?
The deadline for new federal security standards at TSA screening areas didn't go as expected
May 9
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Christopher Elliott
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Real ID requirements are finally here. Will you upgrade your license?
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Consumer Alert: Your flight could be canceled this summer. Here's how to protect yourself.
Airlines are reducing service on some routes as travel demand falls
May 5
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Consumer Alert: Your flight could be canceled this summer. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Should you pay extra for an airline seat assignment?
Here's the answer. Warning: You might not like it.
May 4
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Christopher Elliott
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Should you pay extra for an airline seat assignment?
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Is this a summer travel fake-out?
As Memorial Day approaches, some observers expect travel to fall off a cliff. Do you?
May 2
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Christopher Elliott
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Is this a summer travel fake-out?
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April 2025
Consumer Alert: Airfares are plummeting — and here's what could happen next
This may be a rare opportunity to save big money on a summer vacation abroad
Apr 28
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Christopher Elliott
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Is it time to ban alcohol on flights?
The number of inflight incidents is drifting higher again. What would you do?
Apr 27
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Christopher Elliott
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Is it time to ban alcohol on flights?
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Yokohama Confidential: Our wellness adventure in Japan
In this podcast: Getting out of Tokyo for a weekend and a detour to Ginza (recorded April 26, 2025 in Tokyo)
Apr 26
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Christopher Elliott
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Aren Elliott
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Iden Elliott
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Europe may cut passenger rights. Is it time?
Airline lobbyists are pushing the EU to weaken EC 261, the popular consumer protection rule. What do you think?
Apr 25
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Christopher Elliott
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Europe may cut passenger rights. Is it time?
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Consumer Alert: How to cross the U.S. border safely now
Even U.S. citizens are being detained when they enter the country. Here's what you need to know.
Apr 21
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Christopher Elliott
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Consumer Alert: How to cross the U.S. border safely now
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