Archive - Elliott Confidential

Consumer Alert: What you need to know about traveling this Fourth of July

Warning: it's going to get a little crazy out there!

Jun 30 •

Christopher Elliott

Tourist rage is real! Here’s your survival guide.

From Louvre strikes to Venetian protests, navigate the summer's travel backlash with these essential (and respectful) strategies

Jun 29 •

Christopher Elliott

Have you fallen for a travel scam?

A troubling new study finds fraudsters are targeting deal-hungry travelers with sophisticated traps. Are you one of them?

Jun 27 •

Christopher Elliott

Consumer Alert: Beware of airline word games amid Middle East flight cancellations

Don't let an airline steal your money with a dictionary. Here's how to fight back.

Jun 23 •

Christopher Elliott

What are you afraid of this summer?

From low water levels to Middle East volatility, here's what's keeping travelers awake at night — and what to do about it

Jun 22 •

Christopher Elliott

Airfares to Europe are a steal. Are you going?

Ticket prices haven't been this low in six years thanks to weak demand. But is it enough to make you change your summer vacation plans?

Jun 20 •

Christopher Elliott

Is it safe to visit the Middle East right now? It's complicated

If you’re holding out hope for a summer vacation in Israel, you might want to rebook now

Jun 16 •

Christopher Elliott

This is the silent menace stalking your next vacation

E-bikes and scooters are threatening tourists more than ever. I should know. I'm one of them.

Jun 15 •

Christopher Elliott

After 240 died in the Air India crash, are you still boarding your flight?

It's been a terrible year for airline safety. Is it time to cancel your air travel plans?

Jun 13 •

Christopher Elliott

Consumer Alert: The sinister new twist in the travel call center scam

We've been flooded with complaints about this online swindle. Now it's getting worse.

Jun 9 •

Christopher Elliott

Here are the things you'll instantly regret doing on a plane

From laptop-killing lattes to barefoot bathroom blunders, here are the things you'll wish you never did when you fly. How many of them have you done?

Jun 8 •

Christopher Elliott

Will the travel ban affect your next trip?

The U.S. just imposed sweeping new entry restrictions on several countries. Now what?

Jun 6 •

Christopher Elliott

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