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How your vacation is being ruined by a new kind of hotel guest
A toxic blend of self-importance and social blindness is creating a new class of traveler — from the check-in bully to the buffet hog
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Christopher Elliott
24
Would you pay to recline your airline seat?
WestJet is locking its economy seats in the upright position. Reclining will now cost extra. Is this the end of comfort — or just the next phase of…
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Christopher Elliott
53
CONSUMER ALERT: California bans deceptive car rental pricing
A new law targets junk fees that frustrate motorists. Will this spread to other states?
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Christopher Elliott
4
How airlines trained travelers to pay more and accept less
Convenience, habits, and fatigue has created a generation of resigned passengers. Who will rescue you?
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Christopher Elliott
27
Arizona Confidential: We're tourists in our own state — here's what we did
In this episode: It's our final podcast from the United States! Here's what we did in Phoenix. (Recorded 10/10/25 in Phoenix)
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Christopher Elliott
, 
Aren Elliott
, and 
Iden Elliott
8
25:47
Has the government shutdown affected your travel yet?
It's been a week since the U.S. government ground to a halt. How is it affecting your trip?
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Christopher Elliott
23
CONSUMER ALERT: The government won’t enforce new accessibility protections — here’s what it means for you
Another Biden-era consumer protection has fallen. But it may not be gone forever.
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Christopher Elliott
6
You paid for that seat. So why can the airline just take it?
A growing problem is leaving passengers stranded in middle seats and without recourse. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Christopher Elliott
23
Phoenix Confidential: Here's what we're doing back in the States
In this episode: We're tourists in our own country! (Recorded 10/4/25 in Phoenix)
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Christopher Elliott
, 
Aren Elliott
, and 
Iden Elliott
11
18:50
Will you travel during the government shutdown?
The closure could affects every type of travel. What are your plans?
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Christopher Elliott
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September 2025

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