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Author: Christopher Elliott

Travel

Do you know about the gift scam? No one is safe from the newest tourism swindles

August 25, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Do you know about the gift scam? No one is safe from the newest tourism swindles

There are a number of tourist swindles out there, including scams involving deception, distraction and petty theft.

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Taking a trip this fall? Here’s the one travel tip you should follow

August 18, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Taking a trip this fall? Here’s the one travel tip you should follow

If you’re planning to travel this fall, there’s one thing you should avoid doing.

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Should phone calls be allowed on planes? You probably won’t like the answer.

August 11, 2023August 14, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Should phone calls be allowed on planes? You probably won’t like the answer.

Most Americans strongly oppose the use of cellphones on a flight, but a minority of passengers say it’s harmless. Here’s which group is right.

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Hotels are returning fire in the ‘junk fee’ war. Don’t be a casualty.

August 4, 2023August 7, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Hotels are returning fire in the ‘junk fee’ war. Don’t be a casualty.

Hotels have returned fire in the junk fee war by adding surprising new extras. Customers are fighting them in the courts and Congress, and one-by-one.

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You can do this! Pro travel advice on surviving summer 2023

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on You can do this! Pro travel advice on surviving summer 2023

This summer’s biggest pain points – crowds, delays and high prices – will require more than a good policy. I have some pro advice on handling them.

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How can airlines curb bad behavior? Start by providing better service.

July 21, 2023July 23, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on How can airlines curb bad behavior? Start by providing better service.

Airline passengers have been polite enough, thank you very much. Now airlines are serving another summer filled with delays and substandard service.

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‘People became more entitled’: Enough with bad tourists ruining everyone’s experience

July 7, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on ‘People became more entitled’: Enough with bad tourists ruining everyone’s experience

What’s going on? People are flooding popular destinations but leaving their manners at home.

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No one likes a seat kicker. Stop touching the airplane seat in front of you.

June 30, 2023July 3, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on No one likes a seat kicker. Stop touching the airplane seat in front of you.

Seat kickers and tray table drummers are a major annoyance. But the discussion about these bothersome in-flight behaviors has always ended too soon.

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Flights are getting way too expensive. But should you book a hacker fare?

June 23, 2023June 26, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Flights are getting way too expensive. But should you book a hacker fare?

With pricier airfares, many travelers are asking themselves the same question: Should I book a hacker fare?

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Leave the sweatpants at home. Why we need a dress code for flying.

June 16, 2023June 20, 2023 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Leave the sweatpants at home. Why we need a dress code for flying.

Dressing up for your flight can benefit you in several ways. So even if your airline doesn’t adopt a dress code, maybe you should consider it.

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‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023 John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023 Jennifer Jolly

‘Couldn’t believe it’: Floridians emerge from Idalia’s destruction with hopes to recover

August 31, 2023 Christopher Cann, Douglas Soule and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

August 31, 2023 Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023 Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023 USA TODAY
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