Archive - Elliott Confidential

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 •

Christopher Elliott

Is it time to ban alcohol on flights?

The number of inflight incidents is drifting higher again. What would you do?

Apr 27 •

Christopher Elliott

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 •

Christopher 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 •

Christopher Elliott

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 •

Christopher Elliott

Are you the world's worst hotel guest?

From exercising in the hallways to stealing from your room, here's what travelers are doing

Apr 20 •

Christopher Elliott

Mejiro Confidential: A walk around the neighborhood

In this episode: We go grocery shopping in Tokyo, explore the parks and discuss urban and rural travel experiences (recorded April 19 in Tokyo)

Apr 19 •

Christopher Elliott

15:57

Government fires cruise health inspectors. Did we need them?

The CDC has cut all employees in charge of its Vessel Sanitation Program

Apr 18 •

Christopher Elliott

Consumer Alert: Here's what smart travelers are doing this summer

There's a silver lining to the on-again, off-again tariffs — and here it is

Apr 14 •

Christopher Elliott

Don't become a casualty of the shoe wars!

People are fighting over footwear on planes. Here's how to avoid a conflict.

Apr 13 •

Christopher Elliott

Japan Confidential: Cherry blossoms, vending machines and funny English signs

In this podcast: The boys are embedded in Tokyo during week two of their Japan adventure (recorded April 12, 2025 in Tokyo)

Apr 12 •

Christopher Elliott

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Can you handle this rollercoaster?

Travel is more uncertain than at any time since COVID. How is this affecting you?

Apr 11 •

Christopher Elliott

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