About this episode

This episode discusses new fees imposed by hotels, airlines, and rental car companies and how travelers can protect themselves.

Hotels, airlines, and rental car companies are using AI to boost efficiency, cut costs, and increase revenue. New technologies are also being used to create new “gotchas” for travelers. In this episode, we discuss the new fees and how you can protect yourself. More from Checkbook: Avoid a Vacation Rental Nightmare Hotels: Tips for Finding a Sweeter Stay How to Avoid a Big Bill When Traveling Abroad 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. Not a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

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