I’m on an airline’s credit card blacklist. How do I get off?

I’m on an airline’s credit card blacklist. How do I get off?

When Air France flagged Elana Gershuny’s ticket as fraudulent, it didn’t just strand her in Lyon, France. It also landed her on a secret airline blacklist. “They won’t remove me from their fraud list even after going through the steps to verify my identity,” she says. Gershuny had done nothing wrong — unless you think…

Airbnb canceled my booking, locked my account — and kept my money!
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Airbnb canceled my booking, locked my account — and kept my money!

Can Airbnb cancel a booking at 4 a.m., lock your account and keep your money? That’s what Nancy Kankindi wants to know after the vacation rental platform showed her the door without explanation. And frankly, our advocacy team would like to know too. Kankindi had booked a long stay on Airbnb in Manila. But two…

Help! There’s a weird smell in my Vrbo rental, and I want my money back
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Help! There’s a weird smell in my Vrbo rental, and I want my money back

Amie Tugwell’s Vrbo rental is contaminated with mold. She and her family checked out after one night. Why can’t she get her money back? Q: I recently booked a vacation rental through Vrbo. I arrived close to midnight and it smelled weird. I found broken tiles and mold.  I immediately contacted the host, who assured…

Travel safety: These are the 3 most dangerous assumptions you can make in 2025

Travel safety: These are the 3 most dangerous assumptions you can make in 2025

Don’t worry, the destination you’re visiting this summer is safe. If you use a VPN, you’re protected from hackers when you travel. Oh, your travel insurance will always cover you. Those are three of the most dangerous travel assumptions you can make when you travel this year. Safe destinations can turn dangerous quickly. VPNs are…

Why Couples Should Travel Together: Building Bonds Through Adventure
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Why Couples Should Travel Together: Building Bonds Through Adventure

Traveling as a couple isn’t just about visiting beautiful places—it’s a journey that deepens relationships, fosters understanding, and builds memories that last a lifetime. Here are a few reasons why taking trips together is so beneficial: Ready to start your journey together? Plan your next adventure with Awakened Lounge, where we bring your travel dreams…

5 Travel Tips for People with Diabetes
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5 Travel Tips for People with Diabetes

(Family Features) Be it a short weekend trip to an epic destination or a longer trip to a dream spot, 212 million American adults are planning much-deserved vacations, according to The Vacationer’s Summer Travel Survey 2024. However, one thing travelers living with type 1 diabetes can’t leave behind: their diabetes. This is why many frequent…

Packing Essentials for a Last-Minute Memorial Day Getaway
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Packing Essentials for a Last-Minute Memorial Day Getaway

If you’re planning a last-minute Memorial Day getaway, it’s important to pack efficiently and bring the essentials. After all, you don’t want to be burdened with excessive luggage or forget something crucial. As a travel advisor, we’ve had our fair share of spontaneous trips, and I’ve learned a thing or two about what to pack…

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