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When River Roberts accidentally spills food on his host's sofa, he's locked out of his Airbnb account. Will he ever be able to book another rental on Airbnb?

Help! I’m locked out of my Airbnb account after I spilled food on my host’s sofa

November 7, 2025June 12, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

When River Roberts accidentally spills food on his host’s sofa, Airbnb bans him from the platform. Will he ever be able to book another rental on Airbnb?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Many airline passengers say so. Maureen Van Dorn, flying from Tucson to Chicago for a funeral recently, was surprised by a large dog

Let’s ban emotional-support animals from the skies

February 6, 2024October 11, 2016 by Christopher Elliott

Is it time to ground emotional-support animals for good?

Categories Commentary
If shelling out $10 for a small bag of M&Ms makes you feel a little scammed, then you'll not love the in-room minibars.

It’s time to ban the hotel minibar once and for all

January 23, 2024August 10, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

If shelling out $10 for a small bag of M&Ms makes you feel a little scammed, then you’ll love the hotel industry’s latest trend: closing its in-room minibars.

Categories Commentary
Perrito is a 4-year-old terrier from Yelapa, Mexico, who’s proud of having made it to “El Norte” with his human companions.

Pet policy spat reveals fliers’ distrust of airlines

January 22, 2024June 2, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Perrito is a 4-year-old terrier from Yelapa, Mexico, who’s proud of having made it to “El Norte” with his human companions, Raoul and Baerbel Schuhmacher. At least that’s what his Facebook page says.

Categories Commentary, The Navigator
Should an airline's first class section be adults-only? Compelling reason for keeping babies in the back -- if not off the plane entirely.

Let’s ban babies in first class once and for all

January 20, 2024July 13, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

Should an airline’s first class section be adults-only? Ask passengers like James Armstrong, and you’ll hear a compelling reason for keeping babies in the back — if not off the plane entirely.

Categories Commentary

Can things get any worse for the TSA?

January 20, 2024March 5, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

To say the TSA just had a bad week would be a lot like saying Muammar Gaddafi is dealing with a little opposition in Libya.

Categories Commentary
Peanut allergy is the most common cause of food-related death, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Weekend survey: Should peanuts be banned from planes?

January 20, 2024March 4, 2011 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Commentary

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