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.
Airlines Refunds: DOT enforcement notice that all airline tickets canceled by the airlines must be repaid to include all airfare, taxes and added fees with cash not airline credits.
Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
Creation of the DOT Consumer Advocate to focus on aviation consumer protections
Full Fare Act — Advertised airfares now include all 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 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.
