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Did you know that vacation rental owners put words of warning on their Airbnb or Vrbo listings? These words can tip you off to a bad rental.

Vacation rental warning words: don’t book if you see this!

March 13, 2025June 9, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

Can you tell if a vacation rental is terrible just by reading the description? Are there such things as vacation rental warning words?

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter, Travel Problems
Francisco Canseco took a stand when a TSA agent tried to give him an enhanced pat-down last spring. 5 times you should stand up.

5 times you should stand up to the TSA

January 22, 2024August 26, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Francisco Canseco took a stand when a TSA agent tried to give him an enhanced pat-down last spring.

Categories Commentary
An airline pilot who posted a series of videos online that exposed shortcomings in airport security has been punished by the TSA.

Pilot who posted security flaw video online is punished by the TSA

January 19, 2024December 23, 2010 by Christopher Elliott

An airline pilot who posted a series of videos online that exposed shortcomings in airport security has been punished by the Transportation Security Administration, which included a visit to his home by federal agents and sheriff’s deputies.

Categories Commentary
You may have noticed that the TSA, the agency charged with safeguarding America's transportation systems, has a thing for video.

Smile! The TSA is video taping you — and here’s what you need to know about it

January 19, 2024October 21, 2009 by Christopher Elliott

You may have noticed that the Transportation Security Administration, the agency charged with safeguarding America’s transportation systems, has a thing for video.

Categories Commentary

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