Ansel Adams, the great American photographer and environmentalist, died more than 30 years ago; however, people viewing his work for the first time or even for the thousandth time still are wowed, often blown away by his images. While known for his amazing landscape...
While there are plenty of lists of the most annoying people to sit next to on a plane, there is another group of travelers that can make time in airports hellish before you even get to board the plane. Here are my personal picks. No doubt readers can add to this list....
If you’ve experienced it while flying, you know severe air turbulence can be frightening, jarring, jerky, and jolting, even for experienced air travelers. Turbulence can be extremely dangerous to both the flight crew and passengers alike. Just last month,...
People have taken automobile road trips almost since the car was invented. In the US, Europe, and at many other locations, driving vacations are often the best way to experience a country. According to the US Travel Association, nearly eight in ten (79 percent)...
Many people love to go somewhere over the holidays. Few love the travel process. Flights are full and lines are long. Plus, in the Northern Hemisphere, winter can play havoc with flight schedules. Lately, with all the hassles and issues, one of the worst parts of...
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.
– Removal of restaurant fees from DC area eateries — this is an ongoing project
– Creation of DOT Dashboard to outline consumer rights after cancellation of a flight
– Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
– 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 $3,800
– 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.
