Chris’s Doha-to-Auckland flight hit a snag when New Zealand required proof of onward journey. He booked a Christchurch-to-Sydney ticket on the spot. Most unexpected problems shouldn’t be unexpected, ...

Travelers can avoid unexpected problems by verifying all reservations with hotels, airlines, and tour operators before their trip. Printing and reading the rules, such as an airline's contract of ...

Even the most experienced traveler can run into trouble every now and then. But how do you get out of trouble? I needed to think quickly when I checked in for a recent flight from Doha, Qatar, to ...