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Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott

Columnist at USA Today

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Christopher Elliott
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Your 2023 holiday travel guide: Book early – unless you feel lucky - USA TODAY

Prices are surprisingly affordable, with the exception of hotels. But as always, there’s also some last-minute drama.
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Will El Niño affect my flight? - USA TODAY

Brace yourself, fellow travelers. These won’t be ordinary storms. Meteorologists say they’ll be powered by climate change and El Niño.
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My flight was delayed, can I sleep on the airport floor? It depends...

If you’re trapped at the airport, you might wonder: Is it OK to sleep on the floor? Can I use the public restrooms to shave? I have the answers.
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Hotel amenities: What guests really want isn't in their rooms - USA...

Dated hotel amenities have been with us for a while, but never have they been more obvious. Here’s what guests really want of their rooms.
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Do AirTags, Tiles in luggage work? Not always. Here's what to know....

Luggage thieves are smart and can remove or disable the trackers while they’re pilfering your bags. Airlines are also unimpressed, here’s why.
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What do hotel guests really want in 2024? You might be surprised. -...

In a business with near record-high rates, guests love the simple idea that hotels would give them what they want.
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Blacklisted by a travel company? Here's how to avoid it – and what ...

Companies typically have the right to refuse service and can, in most cases, ban customers without a specific reason.

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Want to stop airline mergers? The government is on your side. - USA...

A series of airline consolidations in the last two decades have left passengers with just four dominant carriers.
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Where should I go this year? Pro traveler shares his 12 picks. - US...

Here is professional traveler Christopher Elliott’s list of the 12 best places to see in 2024, along with the best time to visit.
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What to know about travel in 2024: More requirements, safer trips? ...

Despite the affordable prices, you’ll find more fees, new rules – and danger.
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Travel issues happen, should you record your customer service call?...

If you want better customer service, recording a call sometimes works, and sometimes it doesn’t. But there’s an even better way to solve this problem.
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How to tell whether my flight will be safe before I board - USA TODAY

There are some signs that your flight could be dangerous, particularly if you’re traveling internationally or in a country with lax regulations.
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Don't make these 3 Spring break travel mistakes - USA TODAY

There are ways to get ahead of the 2024 spring break crowds. The herd is moving to the same predictable places.
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How to fight hotel parking fees - USA TODAY

More properties are charging their guests for parking – and sometimes, hotels charge guests who don’t have a car.
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Protect your travel, loyalty accounts: Hackers are on the move - US...

A new hacking wave has hit travelers hard. Popular targets include loyalty program accounts and online travel agencies.
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How these air travel changes could make your next flight better - U...

Air travel in the U.S. could soon improve dramatically thanks to new federal traveler protections and upgraded airline performance.
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How can you tell if a travel business cares about the environment? ...

Greenwashing, or making exaggerated claims about your sustainability to attract visitors, is everywhere in the travel industry.
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It smells bad on this flight! How passengers can fight bad odor - U...

There’s a war of scents going on at 36,000 feet, and it’s escalating in ways you can’t see (but will probably smell).
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Haven't flown in a while? Here's how air travel has changed - USA T...

If you’re an occasional air traveler, you’ll want to get the big picture. You might be surprised by what you find.
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How flying cars could change the way we travel - USA TODAY

Attitudes toward Advanced Air Mobility – that’s a fancy term for flying cars and other personal flying vehicles – have shifted.
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Everything you need to know about traveling in the summer of 2024 -...

Almost every barometer of travel intent is up this summer season. Inflation and unemployment are low, and consumer sentiment and curiosity are high.