Editor’s note: This is the final segment of Laura Townsend’s treatise on Dealing with Disaster. She has covered everything from tsunamis to terrorism and strikes with useful tips and suggestions that should get you thinking about these possibilities. Where...
Editor’s note: Laura continues her ghostly look at America for Halloween. She has already looked at hauntings on the East Coast and mid-America. Today, she picks out spooky places on the West Coast. A haunted Halloween vacation as the weather turns crisp may be...
Editor’s note: Laura continues her ghostly look at America for Halloween. Yesterday, she looked at the East Coast. Today, she picks out spooky places in the middle section of the country and next it is the West Coast. If the end of October seems like a good time...
If you’re like me, you’re mourning the end of the summer. If I could, I’d be outside with a jar trying to capture and save that last hellishly hot day so that on the coldest darkest day of February, I could sniff and feel the essence of summer. Given my love of all...
Editor’s note: Yesterday, Laura explored the world of tipping. Here is the final half of her article where she deals with who should be tipped and how much. Did I say before that tipping can be complicated? One researcher thinks so. A professor of consumer...
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.
