Travel is always a challenge, but right now, the war with Iran has added a whole new layer of turbulence and uncertainty—especially for those who plan to fly. Airlines around the globe are raising prices, adding fees, and cutting flights.
Planning your trip now requires extra care because of travel scams fueled by AI. It’s also becoming more difficult to get the lowest prices for plane tickets, hotel rooms, and rental cars without choosing a non-refundable rate that requires an advance purchase.
In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges facing travelers, possibly for the rest of the year, and how to deal with them.
Other Consumerpedia travel episodes:
106 – Avoid a Vacation Rental Nightmare
89 – Avoid a Hotel Horror Show
60 – How to Avoid a Big Cell Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad
41 – Hotel Intel: Finding the Best Rates
Additional Resources:
On Travel is a weekly consumer travel column that offers information and advice for people planning a business or leisure trip.
Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can’t.
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