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Christopher Elliott

Travelers are becoming more superstitious.

Do you knock three times on the airplane fuselage before you board a flight? Or do you carry a lucky rabbit’s foot on vacation? If you do…

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Travelers are becoming more superstitious.

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Everything you need to know about buying travel insurance for the holiday travel season

When Erik Wright booked a trip to Europe last Christmas, he decided to add a travel insurance policy to his purchase. He’s glad he did.

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Everything you need to know about buying travel insurance for the holiday travel season

3d ago

I have a $2,450 bill from my medical provider. But I’m covered!

Adrianna Gatlin is facing a $2,450 debt after Pediatrix Medical Group bills her directly for medical services. Why didn’t it send her the…

4d ago

I have a $2,450 bill from my medical provider. But I’m covered!

4d ago

Carnival charged me a $500 cancellation fee I didn’t know about. Can I get it back?

When Cory Belkov cancels his Carnival cruise, he gets a refund — minus a $500 cancellation fee. It’s the first he’s heard of the fee. Does…

5d ago

Carnival charged me a $500 cancellation fee I didn’t know about. Can I get it back?

5d ago

Are airline refunds automatic now? For this canceled American Airlines flight, they weren’t

All Rhonda Bryant wanted was a refund for her airline ticket. She’d booked three tickets with American Airlines for a trip from Portland…

Nov 3

Are airline refunds automatic now? For this canceled American Airlines flight, they weren’t

Nov 3

Should you call a travel advisor before Christmas and New Year’s?

Do you need one? Not always. But there are crucial times when a true advisor is worth their weight in gold and can save you far more than…

Nov 2

Should you call a travel advisor before Christmas and New Year’s?

Nov 2

American Airlines canceled my return flight because I missed a leg. But it said I could fly!

The trouble didn’t start on their flight from Buffalo to Philadelphia, when their 50-seat regional jet got tossed around in the heavy…

Oct 31

American Airlines canceled my return flight because I missed a leg. But it said I could fly!

Oct 31

Airlines are switching planes more frequently. What are your rights?

Do you have any rights when an airline changes your seat assignment? That’s what Jay Libove wanted to know after he lost his assigned seat…

Oct 30

Airlines are switching planes more frequently. What are your rights?

Oct 30

Travel insurance companies are adding new post-departure benefits. Here’s what you can expect.

When Alexandra Lauren developed an ear infection while scuba diving in Hoi An, Vietnam, the diagnosis was unexpectedly serious: Her…

Oct 29

Travel insurance companies are adding new post-departure benefits. Here’s what you can expect.

Oct 29

Help! I paid $575 for a useless resume — what now?

Justin Czerniawski pays $575 for premium resume help from TopResume, but he’s unhappy with the results. When TopResume refuses a refund…

Oct 27

Help! I paid $575 for a useless resume — what now?

Oct 27

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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