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Southwest will drop open seating and one-class cabins. What do you think?
The airline is flying in a new direction — but is it the right direction?
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Christopher Elliott
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Consumer Alert: Before you give up your airline seat, do this
One of our readers got a $1,000 flight voucher from Frontier Airlines. Then he saw the fine print.
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Christopher Elliott
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Don't put that under your airline seat!
You'd be shocked by what people are trying to squeeze on a plane this summer
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Christopher Elliott
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Berlin Confidential: Exploring Germany in summer
In this episode: We walk around the German capital and take a detour to Hamburg (Recorded 7/19/24 in Berlin)
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Christopher Elliott
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Aren Elliott
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Will this be another summer of unruly air travel?
Let's talk about this week's passenger incidents and what they say about flying in the summer of 2024
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Christopher Elliott
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Consumer Alert: Watch out for these Olympic scams
When it comes to fraud, let the games begin!
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Christopher Elliott
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Why are airlines being so nice to you?
There's a dark side to the friendly skies — and here it is
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Christopher Elliott
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Are you still paying for too many hotel extras?
One reader wants to know after a Hilton stay comes to a shocking end
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Christopher Elliott
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Consumer Alert: Why are airline complaints soaring? [SPECIAL REPORT]
The U.S. Department of Transportation has finally reported air travel complaints data. It's worse than anyone could have imagined.
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Christopher Elliott
22
Why are American travelers hiding their identity?
Keeping a low profile this summer could keep you safe. Here's what some travelers are doing.
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Christopher Elliott
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Switzerland Confidential: What happened on our train tour of the Alps
In this episode: Glaciers, slow express trains and our impressions of Europe's famous playground (Recorded 7/5/24 in Berlin)
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Christopher Elliott
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Is this the best summer ever for air travel?
That's what the U.S. Department of Transportation wants you to believe. Do you agree?
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Christopher Elliott
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