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Hotel Etiquette Fails: Avoid These Guest Blunders Now

What’s the worst thing you’ve seen someone do at a hotel? For Lynne Goldberg, it’s the check-in bully. Check-in bullies are the most demanding hotel guests. They push to the front of the line and make loud and often unreasonable demands of the staff. “Whe... See more

eglobaltravelmedia.com.au•Christopher Elliott•Apr 7, 2026

When travel rewards programs turn against you

Travel Troubleshooter Remember when travel rewards programs actually rewarded you? You collected points, earned status and got “free” flights. So why does it all feel like a trap now? Somewhere along the way, these schemes stopped rewarding loyalty and st... See more

seattletimes.com•Christopher Elliott•Apr 6, 2026

Car rental rage: Why everyone's losing it at the counter right now | Life | santafenewmexican.com

Marcy Schackne is mad. She recently waited 2½ hours at LAX just to talk to a car rental agent. After completing her paperwork, she inspected three vehicles that were “beyond dirty” before finding one suitable to drive. A one-off? Nope. A few weeks later, ... See more

santafenewmexican.com•Christopher Elliott•Apr 5, 2026

Problem Solved:I sold my house, so why am I still getting trash bills? | Features | dcourier.com

When Audrey Kessler sells her home in Ravenna, Ohio, the $75 monthly bill from Ohio Valley Waste for trash service doesn't stop. Even after she called, emailed, and filled out the company’s online form, the bills keep coming. How can she make them end? Q:... See more

dcourier.com•Christopher Elliott•Apr 5, 2026

I paid Expedia $1.5K for airline ticket that doesn't exist | Entertainment/Life | nola.com

I booked a flight for my father on Expedia, but when he went to the airport, there was no such flight. The reservation was from Beirut to Frankfurt on Lufthansa, connecting to a United flight to Austin. Lufthansa wasn’t even operating flights from Beirut ... See more

nola.com•Christopher Elliott•Apr 4, 2026

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