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A Survivor's Guide to Travel

Don't let flight delays and weather woes derail your holiday trip. National Geographic ombudsman's Christopher Elliott tells Kai what to do when you're trapped in a travel nightmare.

Holiday travel is a necessary evil for most Americans. Thankfully, there are ways to make the trip home less stressful. What's the first thing you should do when find out your flight is going nowhere? Marketplace Money speaks with Christopher Elliot. (Photo: (c) Getty Images)

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