Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

Service employees should earn a living wage and not rely on generosity or guilt to make ends meet. That will happen only if people stop tipping.

Elite passengers get chauffeured across the tarmac and sleep in private cabins while economy passengers are forced into ever-shrinking seats.

The lines between the popular home-sharing site and small inns are blurring. Learn more about the level of service you can expect from both.

Airlines now charge us for what used to be free – like seat selection, a checked bag and a printed boarding pass. Have they gone too far?

Strategies for dealing with travel surcharges range from complaining to the right person to boycotts. But Congress may have to step in to fix this.

Sick of being jerked around by airlines but still want to earn money for travel? You’re better off finding a credit card with a lower interest rate.

“Ego tourist” has come to describe fake ecotourists or travelers who seek out “authentic” but risk-free experiences. Mostly, it’s self-centered folks.

Automatic gratuities are showing up everywhere, from restaurant bills to cruises. Here’s how to spot – and adjust – them.

Stinky food, anti-reclining hooks, space-saving devices and other ways to reclaim some of that precious seat space on your next flight.

Are you an accident waiting to happen? How do you know? And what should you do if you are a bad driver? Read this before your holiday road trips.