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On Travel

On Travel is a weekly consumer travel column that offers information and advice for people planning a business or leisure trip. The feature started in USA Today in 2013 and is now nationally syndicated.

Leaving my hotel.

Here’s when you should refuse a hotel room 

September 19, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever opened the door to your hotel room and said, “Nope — I’m not doing that!” then you’ve probably wondered: When should you reject your hotel room?

Categories On Travel
What is the real cost of air travel?

Hidden airline fees are everywhere — and they’re about to get worse!

September 21, 2023September 16, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Many airlines have hidden fees. But now Congress wants to undo the full-fare advertising rule — and that would make it even easier.

Categories On Travel
Believe it or not, there are rules for each line -- and there's one piece of advice that may prevent you from missing your flight or landing in a holding cell at the airport.

If you’re standing in line at the airport, don’t do this!

September 9, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Standing in line at the airport? There are rules for each line — and one piece of advice that may prevent you from missing your flight.

Categories Featured, On Travel
We need to stop pets from flying. Here's why.

That’s it! We need to stop pets from flying*

September 3, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Leaving your pet at home while you take a vacation makes sense not only for your dog or cat but also for you.

Categories Featured, On Travel
Travel scams are out to getcha.

Here are the newest tourist scams (they’re worse than ever)

September 7, 2023August 27, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Beware of new tourism scams, including swindles involving deception, distraction and petty theft. Here’s how to spot them — and avoid them.

Categories On Travel
Travel mistakes you should not make.

These are the worst travel mistakes you can make

August 19, 2023August 19, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Even the best travelers can make the worst travel mistakes. I should know. I’ve made them all. Yes, me — the world’s smartest traveler.

Categories On Travel
Don't do this when you travel this fall.

Fall travel mistakes even the best travelers make

August 19, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

What kind of fall travel mistakes should you avoid? There are many, but here’s the biggest one.

Categories On Travel
When can I go back after a natural disaster?

When is it safe to go back to Maui? Here’s your natural disaster tourism guide

August 22, 2023August 17, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

If you have plans to visit Maui soon, you might want to reconsider. But when can you return after a natural disaster? Here’s how to know.

Categories On Travel
Should we allow a phone call on a plane?

Phone calls on planes: Is it time to allow them?

August 13, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Should we finally allow phone calls on planes?  European regulators think so. This summer, the EU quietly cleared in-flight cell phones for takeoff, saying that allowing cell phones on planes would allow for more technological innovation.

Categories On Travel
Hidden hotel fees.

How to avoid hidden hotel fees on your next trip

September 16, 2023August 6, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

The only way to escape hidden hotel fees is to get creative about fighting them. Here’s how to do it.

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