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Christopher Elliott

Am I too old to rent a car? These Priceline rules are confusing

Is Jan Goodwin too old to rent a car from Priceline? According to the company, the answer is no. Wait, I mean yes.

2d ago

Am I too old to rent a car? These Priceline rules are confusing

2d ago

Princess canceled my cruise and unfairly charged a $3,718 cancellation fee — can it do that?

Douglas Berry books a Princess cruise online and pays for the fare and travel insurance with his credit card. But then Princess cancels…

3d ago

Princess canceled my cruise and unfairly charged a $3,718 cancellation fee — can it do that?

3d ago

Scooters and e-bikes are a menace to travelers. Here’s how to handle them.

Sarah Morris used to love riding an e-scooter. Until her accident.

6d ago

Scooters and e-bikes are a menace to travelers. Here’s how to handle them.

6d ago

How to find a safe neighborhood for your next vacation rental

When Ashley Hampton traveled to New Orleans recently, she worried about security.

6d ago

How to find a safe neighborhood for your next vacation rental

6d ago

I don’t have a working computer. Why won’t Best Buy help me?

When her HP desktop computer stops working, Janet Fried contacts Best Buy for help. But her Total Tech Support contract turns out to not be…

6d ago

I don’t have a working computer. Why won’t Best Buy help me?

6d ago

Thrifty is billing me $2,212 for damaging my rental — but I didn’t do it!

When Natasha Bird rents a car from Thrifty, she notes damage to the front bumper. So why is she getting a bill for $2,212 for the same…

Jun 14

Thrifty is billing me $2,212 for damaging my rental — but I didn’t do it!

Jun 14

Booking.com downgraded my flights from London to Tokyo. Why can’t I get my $3,097 back?

If you paid for an upgraded airline seat but then got sent back to economy, what would you do? That’s the problem Elliw Hughes had to solve…

Jun 13

Booking.com downgraded my flights from London to Tokyo. Why can’t I get my $3,097 back?

Jun 13

Here are the things you do on a plane that you’ll regret

What do you regret doing on a plane? Chances are it involves a drink.

Jun 11

Here are the things you do on a plane that you’ll regret

Jun 11

Are the world’s most sustainable cities worth visiting?

It’s no secret that the world’s most sustainable cities think their forward-looking views on the environment will attract more visitors…

Jun 10

Are the world’s most sustainable cities worth visiting?

Jun 10

Ticket trouble: Did StubHub score an “own goal” on this purchase?

Eli Klein snags the perfect seats on StubHub to watch his favorite hockey team, the Washington Capitals, take on the Columbus Blue Jackets…

Jun 9

Ticket trouble: Did StubHub score an “own goal” on this purchase?

Jun 9

Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott

Award-winning author, journalist and consumer advocate. Read me in USA Today, the Washington Post and via King Features. Email me at chris@elliott.org

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