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Consumer Alert: Europe's new hand luggage rules sound too good to be true — because they probably are
The EU wants to guarantee passengers the right to bring one personal item and one small carry-on bag without additional fees. But beware of the fine…
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Christopher Elliott
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Summer travel nightmare: How to avoid missing your flight (and save thousands)
Record crowds plus hidden airline rules equals chaos. Don't let your vacation end at the gate.
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Christopher Elliott
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Is Hertz abusing AI to monetize minor car rental damage?
A new system automatically inspects rental cars and sends customers a repair bill. Travelers are furious.
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How to survive the long, looooong lines when you travel this summer
Here are some expert tips to navigate record crowds and skip the lines
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June 2025

Consumer Alert: What you need to know about traveling this Fourth of July
Warning: it's going to get a little crazy out there!
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Christopher Elliott
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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
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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?
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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.
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Christopher Elliott
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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