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What To Expect For Memorial Day Travel And The 2026 Summer Season

Andres Celis spends his days moving aircraft parts to maintenance crews around the world. So when AAA projected that 45 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, long lines at the ticket counter weren't the first thing that came to mind. In... See more

forbes.com•Christopher Elliott•May 21, 2026

Budget airlines want tax relief for jet fuel-but where's yours?

Low-cost carriers are demanding tax relief from the Department of Transportation. Should they get it? The “base” fare you see on a travel site has always been a half-truth, at best. By the time you reach the final payment screen, government taxes and fees... See more

travelersunited.org•Christopher Elliott•May 20, 2026

Why are travel companies replacing real refunds with 'coupon justice'?

Travel Troubleshooter Your flight is canceled. Your hotel loses your reservation. Your car rental company runs out of vehicles. So what does the company do? It reaches into its favor bag and offers you a voucher or a “goodwill” credit that expires in a ye... See more

seattletimes.com•Christopher Elliott•May 18, 2026

How Aarhus Is Becoming One Of The Most Sustainable Cities In The World

Anders Lendager is contemplating the practicalities of a new 20-story skyscraper in Aarhus, Denmark. And this one is all about practicality. It's not just any skyscraper. This one, built last year in the port district of Sydhavnen, is made of wood and rec... See more

forbes.com•Christopher Elliott•May 17, 2026

Help! My Hilton downgrade has left me in limbo | Entertainment/Life | nola.com

I recently upgraded our Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare, but I really can't afford it. I want to return to our original agreement, which I can honor fully. I’ve contacted Hilton multiple times over several months. Representatives have told me not to make... See more

nola.com•Christopher Elliott•May 17, 2026

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Should airlines reconsider their rules on family seating?

Travel

Deadline: Apr 27th, 2026 10:00 AM ET

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USA TODAY

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1 responses

How the South Pacific is rewriting the rules of sustainable tourism

Travel

Deadline: Apr 26th, 2026 10:39 PM ET

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Forbes

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1 responses

What are the new rules for surviving the middle seat?

Travel

Deadline: Mar 10th, 2026 9:53 PM ET

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USA TODAY

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14 responses

New strategies for tourists trying to escape a war zone

Travel

Deadline: Mar 10th, 2026 9:00 PM ET

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Forbes

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16 responses

What are the new rules for avoiding lost luggage?

Travel

Deadline: Mar 4th, 2026 8:00 AM ET

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USA TODAY

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17 responses