Everything you need to know about this summer’s COVID-19 travel bans
Many want to know where and when they'll be able to travel this summer. Travel Troubleshooter Christopher Elliott tries to give some clarity.
Christopher Elliott
What you need to know about the EU banning Americans from visiting due to COVID-19
The European Union recently barred Americans from visiting due to the COVID-19 situation in the United States. Here's what that means for this summer —...
Even if you aren't legally obligated to wear a mask on an airplane amid COVID-19, you probably should
Masks on airplanes are not a universal, legal requirement. Here's how to navigate wearing masks on planes.
How to keep your distance on an airplane if you have to fly amid the coronavirus pandemic
Whether for work, a family emergency or something in between, some people are boarding planes in the United States despite the coronavirus scare. Here's how...
On this year's summer vacation, here's how to set (and stick to) a budget | Travel Troubleshooter
Travel companies and tourism businesses don't want you to budget; they'd rather you just keep pulling out the credit card. Here's how to watch your...
Grand Circle Travel rescheduled a canceled trip without asking its customer. What about a refund? | Travel Troubleshooter
Ronald Clark's trip to Israel was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. He expected a refund — instead, his tour operator rescheduled the trip without...
Is online travel agency withholding an airline ticket refund? | Travel Troubleshooter
A traveler, who had to cancel a trip because she needed surgery, tries to find out why her online travel agency hasn't passed along her...
Here's how airport screenings have changed since the COVID-19 outbreak — and what overhauls may still be forthcoming
One would think that Transportation Security Administration screening policies would have escalated in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But those who have had to travel...
As coronavirus travel restrictions loosen, how do you know if your hotel room is really clean? | Travel Troubleshooter
The COVID-19 crisis had made hotels large and small reconsider and revamp cleaning and hygiene policies. Here are a few expert-sourced tips for figuring out...