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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, then you might be a superstitious traveler.

Travelers are becoming more superstitious. Here’s what they’re doing (and here’s what actually works)

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

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, then you might be a superstitious traveler.

Categories On Travel
Airlines are quietly working to eliminate your most basic passenger rights, including automatic refunds and fee transparency. But you are not powerless. This commentary reveals the industry's secret plan and offers a five-step strategy to defend yourself before you fly.

Don’t let your airline rights fly away. Here’s how to protect them 

September 29, 2025September 21, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

You can almost feel it when you fly these days. It’s that sense that you’re a second-class citizen with limited rights — or none at all.

Categories On Travel
Travelers focus on plane safety but often overlook dangers within the airport itself. Learn about the unexpected risks and how to stay safe.

What’s the most dangerous thing at the airport?

September 29, 2025September 20, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

An airport can be a dangerous place.

Just ask Brandon Barron, who recently flew from Charlotte to Orlando with his wife, four young kids and his mother, who has Alzheimer’s.

Categories Safe Travels
Forget the back of the plane! Experts reveal the surprisingly dangerous and uncomfortable seats you should avoid on your next flight.

This is the worst seat on the plane — and it’s not what you think

August 12, 2025August 9, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Every time I board a flight, I think about safety. But am I worrying about the wrong thing?

Categories Safe Travels
Despite boarding her KLM flight, Lauren was marked a "no show" and forced to pay $550 for her return. Learn how to dispute erroneous airline charges.

KLM forced me to pay another $550 because I was a “no show.” But I wasn’t!

July 11, 2025July 9, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Even though Lauren Stokowski has proof that she boarded her KLM flight, the airline insisted she was a no-show and forced her to pay for another ticket to get home. Can KLM fix this problem and refund her money?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
What do you regret doing on a plane? Chances are it involves a drink.

These are the things you do on a plane that you’ll really regret

November 10, 2025June 8, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

What do you regret doing on a plane? Chances are it involves a drink.

Categories On Travel
It's a common question during flu season: Should you fly if you have an infectious disease? Here's what experts say.

You’re the most selfish person on the plane if you do this

February 19, 2025February 2, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

It’s a common question during flu season: Should you fly if you have an infectious disease? Here’s what experts say.

Categories On Travel
With airlines cracking down on luggage, travelers are facing rising fees and stricter enforcement, leading to a new phenomenon: luggage rage. From lost bags to exorbitant fees, passengers are increasingly frustrated. Incidents of rage are on the rise, with some travelers going as far as mutilating their luggage to avoid penalties. As airlines continue to tighten their policies, the situation is only expected to worsen. Will you keep your cool, or will luggage rage get the best of you?

Do you have luggage rage? Here’s how to know — and what to do about it

May 12, 2025September 29, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

If you’ve ever struggled to squeeze your carry-on luggage into a ridiculously tiny overhead bin, or had to repack your bag because it was too heavy, or just lost your luggage, then you may already know luggage rage.

Categories On Travel
Rocco De Mella's recent journey with ITA Airways from Miami to Rome turned into a frustrating ordeal when a plane change resulted in the loss of his $160 seat upgrade. Despite promises of a prompt refund from multiple airline representatives, six months have passed with no resolution. Rocco's attempts to contact ITA Airways through various channels yielded no results, leaving him in limbo. However, a breakthrough came when a consumer advocacy site intervened, leading to the long-awaited refund. This case highlights the challenges passengers face with airline service changes and refund processes.

Downgraded on my ITA Airways flight. Why can’t I get a refund?

April 2, 2025August 7, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

When ITA Airways changes Rocco De Mella’s plane from Miami to Rome, he loses the seat upgrade he bought. An airline representative promises him a prompt refund. But six months later, the airline still has his money. 

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
A fragile medical device. An overstuffed rollaboard. A large cooler filled with snacks. You'd be shocked by what passengers are trying to fit under their economy class seats these days.

Why the space shortage is squeezing airline passengers

June 8, 2025July 20, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

A fragile medical device. An overstuffed rollaboard. A large cooler filled with snacks.You’d be shocked by what passengers are trying to fit under their economy class seats these days. 

Categories On Travel
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