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Revel in flower bathing in colorful springtime public gardens
Public gardens have become centers of natural respite for visitors. Now, with Spring here, they have become blooming centers of color. Here are the eight gardens mentioned in the article.
No paper boarding passes — United’s latest consumer unfriendly move
It's no secret that airlines want no paper boarding passes. They want things as automated and digital as possible. In a perfect world they wouldn't pay any airport staff, reservationists or have bookings made through travel agents. Airlines don't like paper either. ...
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Revel in flower bathing in colorful springtime public gardens
Public gardens have become centers of natural respite for visitors. Now, with Spring here, they have become blooming centers of color. Here are the eight gardens mentioned in the article.
TRAVEL
Revel in flower bathing in colorful springtime public gardens
Public gardens have become centers of natural respite for visitors. Now, with Spring here, they have become blooming centers of color. Here are the eight gardens mentioned in the article.
Yes, for an important event you SHOULD fly in a day early
Sometimes an important event is impossible to get to by air. First, due to work, finances, family, or other issues, getting to a really important event early isn't possible, I get it. But often as a travel agent, I will have clients try to cut it close. Maybe they...
Ten costly cruise mistakes to avoid!
I have 10 costly cruise mistakes every passenger must avoid. If you've never cruised before, there are serious potential problems to avoid. Prevent expensive mistakes when cruising, particularly for a cruise that visits international ports. Poor weather may delay...
One level of airline safety rules — that’s the mantra at DOT & FAA, unless …
Major airlines and airline unions have protested the establishment of airline safety rules of semi-private airlines that skirt training and security rules followed by scheduled airlines. When this article was published about airline safety rules and semi-charters, I...
No paper boarding passes — United’s latest consumer unfriendly move
It's no secret that airlines want no paper boarding passes. They want things as automated and digital as possible. In a perfect world they wouldn't pay any airport staff, reservationists or have bookings made through travel agents. Airlines don't like paper either. ...
Here come airlines’ baggage fees increases again
The normal increased round-trip airlines baggage fees now cost between $70 and $80 per checked bag. Baggage fees, one of the most hated in the industry, have increased again during the last year. All the airlines, from American Airlines to United Airlines, have...
Yes, for an important event you SHOULD fly in a day early
Sometimes an important event is impossible to get to by air. First, due to work, finances, family, or other issues, getting to a really important event early isn't possible, I get it. But often as a travel agent, I will have clients try to cut it close. Maybe they...
TRAVEL SAFETY
Revel in flower bathing in colorful springtime public gardens
Public gardens have become centers of natural respite for visitors. Now, with Spring here, they have become blooming centers of color. Here are the eight gardens mentioned in the article.
TRAVEL TIPS
Revel in flower bathing in colorful springtime public gardens
Public gardens have become centers of natural respite for visitors. Now, with Spring here, they have become blooming centers of color. Here are the eight gardens mentioned in the article.
Yes, for an important event you SHOULD fly in a day early
Sometimes an important event is impossible to get to by air. First, due to work, finances, family, or other issues, getting to a really important event early isn't possible, I get it. But often as a travel agent, I will have clients try to cut it close. Maybe they...
Ten costly cruise mistakes to avoid!
I have 10 costly cruise mistakes every passenger must avoid. If you've never cruised before, there are serious potential problems to avoid. Prevent expensive mistakes when cruising, particularly for a cruise that visits international ports. Poor weather may delay...
One level of airline safety rules — that’s the mantra at DOT & FAA, unless …
Major airlines and airline unions have protested the establishment of airline safety rules of semi-private airlines that skirt training and security rules followed by scheduled airlines. When this article was published about airline safety rules and semi-charters, I...
No paper boarding passes — United’s latest consumer unfriendly move
It's no secret that airlines want no paper boarding passes. They want things as automated and digital as possible. In a perfect world they wouldn't pay any airport staff, reservationists or have bookings made through travel agents. Airlines don't like paper either. ...
Here come airlines’ baggage fees increases again
The normal increased round-trip airlines baggage fees now cost between $70 and $80 per checked bag. Baggage fees, one of the most hated in the industry, have increased again during the last year. All the airlines, from American Airlines to United Airlines, have...
Yes, for an important event you SHOULD fly in a day early
Sometimes an important event is impossible to get to by air. First, due to work, finances, family, or other issues, getting to a really important event early isn't possible, I get it. But often as a travel agent, I will have clients try to cut it close. Maybe they...
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Accomplishments
These accomplishments have been achieved by working closely with our members, national media, the travel industry, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Congress and many other agencies.
- Creation of the Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protections
- Advertised airfares now include airfare plus, mandatory taxes and fees
- Lost/damaged/delayed luggage compensation limit increased to $3,500
- Passengers have 24 hours to change or cancel their nonrefundable tickets without penalty
- Once an airfare is purchased, that airfare and ancillary fees cannot be increased
- Families flying together act passed by Congress that requires family members 13 years of age and younger to sit with other family members at no additional cost.
CURRENT TRAVEL POLL
Do you think airlines have gone too far with adding more seats and reducing their size?
- No, they don’t bother me 3%
- Yes, I’m tall and/or overweight so seating is cramped and painful 22.6%
- Yes, I’m short but still find it difficult to get comfortable 28%
- Yes, when the passenger reclines it is almost claustrophobic 46.4%
