Skip to content
Elliott Report

Elliott Report

  • Home
  • Features
    • Advocacy
    • Destinations
    • Problem Solved
    • On Travel
    • Safe Travels
    • The Travel Troubleshooter
    • Red List/Green List
    • Ultimate Consumer Guides
  • Company Contacts
  • Sites
    • Elliott Advocacy
    • Christopher Elliott’s books
    • Elliott Confidential
    • EA Facebook Group
  • Newsletters
    • Elliott Advocacy Today (Daily)
    • Elliott Confidential (Premium)
    • Elliott’s E-Mail (Weekly)
    • Media Leads (Weekly)
  • Advocacy
  • About
  • Contact Us
Get Help
Elliott Report

Elliott Report

  • Home
  • Features
    • Advocacy
    • Destinations
    • Problem Solved
    • On Travel
    • Safe Travels
    • The Travel Troubleshooter
    • Red List/Green List
    • Ultimate Consumer Guides
  • Company Contacts
  • Sites
    • Elliott Advocacy
    • Christopher Elliott’s books
    • Elliott Confidential
    • EA Facebook Group
  • Newsletters
    • Elliott Advocacy Today (Daily)
    • Elliott Confidential (Premium)
    • Elliott’s E-Mail (Weekly)
    • Media Leads (Weekly)
  • Advocacy
  • About
  • Contact Us

FREE

Say the word "free," and it's enough to make even the most experienced travelers lose their marbles. But free is one of the worst scams.

How do you avoid the world’s most dangerous travel scam? Don’t fall for something “free”

September 29, 2025February 16, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Say the word “free,” and it’s enough to make even the most experienced travelers lose their marbles. 

Categories On Travel

The 10 worst travel apps in the world

December 15, 2023November 28, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

If you travel, you probably already know that smartphone apps aren’t that smart. In fact, they’re sometimes buggy, sluggish and hard to use.

Categories Commentary

They flew first class for free and here’s how you can, too

February 5, 2024October 30, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

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.

Categories Commentary
If it's 2015, then why are hotel guests still doing something so '90s, like paying extra for an Internet connection?

Let’s set the Wi-Fi free now!

January 29, 2024February 21, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

If it’s 2015, then why are hotel guests still doing something so ’90s, like paying extra for an Internet connection?

Categories Commentary
The travel industry is infatuated with the word "free,". Don't believe me? Then feel free to ask anyone who has taken advantage.

Warning! These “free” travel offers can really cost you

January 27, 2024August 16, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Commentary
Meet Brian Youngblood. One day while he was online, he clicked on an ad that offered a "free" credit report.

Get your free credit report right here (some restrictions apply)

January 26, 2024April 16, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

… Read more

Categories Problem Solved

What’s Your Problem?

If you have a consumer problem, please contact our team at Elliott Advocacy through this form. We’re always here to help. Our help is free.

Get Help

Our Newsletter

Check out Elliott Advocacy Today, our free, daily newsletter with links to your favorite commentary, tips and news about consumer advocacy. Did we mention it's free?

Sign Up

What's This Site?

The Elliott Report is a consumer news site supported by Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that offers free advice and advocacy for consumers.

Join Us

Follow Us

© 2025 Elliott Report | Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • Features
    • Advocacy
    • Problem Solved
    • On Travel
    • The Travel Troubleshooter
    • Ultimate Consumer Guides
  • Company Contacts
  • Sites
    • Elliott Advocacy
    • Elliott Confidential
    • EA Facebook Group
  • Newsletters
    • Elliott Advocacy Today (Daily)
    • Elliott Confidential (Premium)
    • Elliott’s E-Mail (Weekly)
    • Media Leads (Weekly)
  • Advocacy
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Get Help

Don't Miss a Story!

Our award-winning newsletters, Elliott Advocacy Today, Elliott Confidential and Elliott's E-Mail, keep you posted on our random acts of consumer advocacy. Plus, we have insightful letters, insider tips, and more. 

Invalid email address
Thanks for subscribing!