Christopher Elliott

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The one place you should avoid this summer

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Jul 26, 2026

CONSUMER ALERT: Your phone is likelier than ever to be searched at the border

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Jul 19, 2026

Consumer Alert

Europe's new border system has turned away 44,000 travelers. You could be next.

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Jul 12, 2026

SPECIAL EDITION

These 6 consumer problems will define the rest of 2026. Are you ready?

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Jul 5, 2026

Consumer Alert

Airlines and highways are going to fail millions of travelers this July 4. Here's what to do.

Christopher Elliott

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Jun 28, 2026

Consumer Alert

Hurricane season is here— Arthur was just a preview

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Jun 21, 2026

Consumer Alert

Fourth of July travel warning—are you ready for the birthday surcharge?

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Jun 14, 2026

Consumer Alert

Airlines are quietly cutting summer flights again. Here's how to avoid a cancellation.

Christopher Elliott

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Jun 7, 2026

Consumer Alert

Will they really shut down Newark Airport?

Christopher Elliott

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May 31, 2026

Consumer Alert

45 million travelers are about to make the same expensive mistake

Christopher Elliott

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May 17, 2026

Consumer Alert

Have gas prices peaked—or is the worst yet to come?

Christopher Elliott

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May 10, 2026

Consumer Alert

Is your airline at risk this summer?

Christopher Elliott

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May 3, 2026

Consumer Alert

Summer travel is going to cost you. Here's what you can do about it.

Christopher Elliott

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Apr 26, 2026

Consumer Alert

Six weeks of jet fuel left in Europe—here's what that means for your summer trip

Christopher Elliott

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Apr 19, 2026

Consumer Alert

Will your airline go bankrupt during the Iran crisis?

Christopher Elliott

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Apr 12, 2026

Consumer Alert

Gas prices are soaring just as the summer travel season starts. Here's the smart solution.

Christopher Elliott

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Apr 5, 2026

Consumer Alert

When will the lines at the airport go back to normal?

Christopher Elliott

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Mar 29, 2026

Consumer Alert

Air travel is going to be hell this week. Here's how to avoid it.

Christopher Elliott

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Mar 22, 2026

Consumer Alert

As war intensifies, travelers brace for another week of delays

Christopher Elliott

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Mar 15, 2026

Consumer Alert

Global travel faces massive disruption as Iran war intensifies

Christopher Elliott

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Mar 8, 2026

Need To Know

Who's really responsible for these mass strandings?

Christopher Elliott

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Mar 8, 2026

Consumer Alert

New York just killed hidden hotel fees—and it could affect your next booking

Christopher Elliott

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Jan 25, 2026

Customer Service

The real reason it's always freezing on your flight

Christopher Elliott

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Jan 25, 2026

Forum

How's that "automatic" refund rule working for you this weekend?

Christopher Elliott

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Jan 23, 2026

Consumer Alert

Should you worry about a crime surge on cruise ships?

Christopher Elliott

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Jan 19, 2026

Christopher Elliott

Latest

The one place you should avoid this summer

CONSUMER ALERT: Your phone is likelier than ever to be searched at the border

Europe's new border system has turned away 44,000 travelers. You could be next.

These 6 consumer problems will define the rest of 2026. Are you ready?

Airlines and highways are going to fail millions of travelers this July 4. Here's what to do.

Hurricane season is here— Arthur was just a preview

Fourth of July travel warning—are you ready for the birthday surcharge?

Airlines are quietly cutting summer flights again. Here's how to avoid a cancellation.

Will they really shut down Newark Airport?

45 million travelers are about to make the same expensive mistake

Have gas prices peaked—or is the worst yet to come?

Is your airline at risk this summer?

Summer travel is going to cost you. Here's what you can do about it.

Six weeks of jet fuel left in Europe—here's what that means for your summer trip

Will your airline go bankrupt during the Iran crisis?

Gas prices are soaring just as the summer travel season starts. Here's the smart solution.

When will the lines at the airport go back to normal?

Air travel is going to be hell this week. Here's how to avoid it.

As war intensifies, travelers brace for another week of delays

Global travel faces massive disruption as Iran war intensifies

Who's really responsible for these mass strandings?

New York just killed hidden hotel fees—and it could affect your next booking

The real reason it's always freezing on your flight

How's that "automatic" refund rule working for you this weekend?

Should you worry about a crime surge on cruise ships?

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