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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.

Bait-and-switch airfares.

The mystery of bait-and-switch airfares has been solved

January 31, 2024March 12, 2018 by Christopher Elliott

John Angarano isn’t just tired of bait-and-switch airfares. He’s also skeptical about the excuses airlines and online booking sites give for displaying an initial low price then switching it out later with a higher fare.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
It's time to disrupt the tipping economy. The travel industry is a great place to start.

Here’s who you should tip when you travel

May 5, 2024November 6, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

It’s time to disrupt the tipping economy. The travel industry is a great place to start.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
Building flaws in hotels.

There’s a window in my shower — and other hotel room design flaws

September 7, 2025October 30, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Marc Burdiss stepped into the shower at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, he was shocked by the clear view of the bedroom through a glass window.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
Travel insurance doesn't always work. There, I said it.

What to do when your travel insurance doesn’t work

September 25, 2024September 18, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Travel insurance doesn’t always work. There, I said it.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
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These are the most outrageous travel fees

February 1, 2024August 7, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

The travel industry seems to always have its hand out — sometimes literally.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
Travel insurance can save the day.

Why travel insurance can save the day

October 5, 2023June 26, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When Katie Kubitskey made plans to attend a friend’s destination wedding in Izmir, Turkey, last summer, she never imagined she’d need travel insurance.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
Worst of times for travelers.

Your consumer rights are disappearing. Here’s how to protect yourself now.

December 14, 2023June 19, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Don’t look now, but your consumer rights are vanishing.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
When it comes to travel insurance, details matter. Just ask Shannon Carr.

5 things you should never do when you’re filing a travel insurance claim

September 26, 2025June 6, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

When it comes to travel insurance, details matter. Just ask Shannon Carr.

Categories On Travel
What should you never do before boarding a flight? Here's a rundown of the worst passenger behaviors.

Are you a rude passenger? Here’s what to do before you board — and what not to do

February 19, 2024April 17, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

It’s the complainers that make travelers such as Randall Kessler complain — specifically, the folks who shuffle around the airport waiting area, griping about something over which neither they nor their airline has any control.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
How early should we arrive for our flight?

How early should you arrive at the airport for your flight?

February 2, 2024April 3, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Want to start an argument? Tell your travel companion you won’t be arriving two hours before your flight. Go on, try it. I’ll be right here.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
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