Airline Fees Aren’t Going Away, They’re Just Getting Started
Airlines delighted travelers by announcing the end to change fees, but don’t expect that they won’t come up with new fees to extract more money from flyers.
About Christopher Elliott
Articles by Christopher Elliott:
Global Entry: Pandemic Update
Global Entry is back, as of September 9. You can now visit their offices at airports and apply or re-apply for this valuable tool for frequent travelers.
How to Get Through Airport Security Faster
Airport security doesn’t have to be a drag. Use common sense about bags to choose, and what you try to bring through the checkpoints.
Who Else is Ready to Travel Again?
A survey of how many tourism boards, hotels and resorts are preparing to reopen after three months closed, what you can expect to find in tourism in June 2020.
How to Stay Safe in your Seat
Seat Squeeze: How to social distance when you’re on an airplane that’s full. How travelers can manage during this pandemic to avoid contact in airplanes.
How the Pandemic Changed Airport Screening
The TSA confirmed that, in mid-June, it will begin asking passengers to remove carry-on food items from their bags and place them in a bin for separate screening.
Flying Across the Ocean in May 2020
Navigating pandemic-era air travel: Here’s what it’s like to fly internationally right now Christopher Elliott. Flying from Paris to Seattle in May 2020.
Stuck In Nice, France, This American Feels Imprisoned
In Nice France, citizens have to remain indoors for 23 hours a day. Christopher Elliott planned a monthlong stay and now he’s stuck there until it ends.
How to Fly for Free. Really.
Christopher Elliott suggests that instead of mileage clubs, flyers should get bumped then they can get free airline tickets.
Vacation Rental Mistakes You Can Avoid
Vacation Rental tips. From a veteran vacation house renter, things you should keep in mind and check to ensure your rental is smooth and problem free.
A Fruit Picking vacation with the Kids? Why not!
A fruit picking family vacation? Ideas for having fun with kids while picking bananas in Hawaii, grapes in California, strawberries in Florida.
RV Life: A Family Adventure in Cramped Quarters
RV life: A family trip in a 24-foot-long recreational vehicle provides a glimpse of life in tight quarters. Tips on surviving a trip with kids in an RV.
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