They flew first class for free and here’s how you can, too
A “free” first-class upgrade is the Holy Grail of air travel. Sam did it with one of the most sought-after premium sections on the planet.
Commentary
Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit organization that mediates cases between consumers and businesses. These are commentary articles that detail our efforts and provide educational information for consumers.
Is there a cure for the upselling epidemic?
Airlines do it by quietly restricting the terms on their tickets. Cruise lines resort to good old-fashioned salesmanship.
Cruise ships are getting a big upgrade
Cruise ships have long lagged the rest of the travel industry when it comes to technology. Wi-Fi connections have been painfully slow.
Why airfares are actually rising
If you’re looking for a cheap airfare, there’s good news, according to new research from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
More than $1k for an annual Disney pass? Quaaaaaack!
The Internet is having a Donald Duck-like tantrum after hearing news that Disney’s popular theme park annual passes jumped by up to 35 percent
For travel companies and their customers, the distrust is mutual
It’s a question seldom asked. But when I checked into the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch near Emigrant, Mont., this week, I couldn’t help it.
Why good behavior is your most valuable travel asset
Don’t forget to pack your manners. Not because polite travelers are treated better, but because impolite ones are treated worse.
The hidden cost of ‘stupid’ tourists
Tourists do the dumbest things. If you don’t believe me, then maybe you should have joined me on my drive through Yellowstone National Park yesterday.
Do Americans really make 15 million “bogus” hotel reservations a year?
American travelers make approximately 15 million “bogus” hotel bookings a year more than the 2.5 million reservations previously believed
Dreaded fees come to vacation rentals
Vacation rental companies are piling on the fees, many of them pure junk. Among the most common: fees for booking, changes and cleaning.