Stuff happens, as any frequent traveler knows – that’s the truth about delays. A lot of stuff happens to airlines to cause delays. Planes have mechanical delays, lights come on that might be mechanical problems, and weather causes ground stops or delays on the...
When luxury is out of the question, you can have a semi-luxury vacation with this hack. If you’re a “price is no object” traveler, you won’t want to bother with this post. If you’re someone who has no interest in staying in a four- or...
Nonstop flights are almost always an easier option for travel. Nonstop flights are the best for travelers. Rare exceptions might be when a connection gets you to a smaller, closer airport (Reagan International Airport vs. Dulles International for Washington DC) or you...
President Biden just signed the FAA Authorization Bill which contained a lot of good things for consumers, but leaves the giant hidden airline junk fee. The bill tackles some hidden fees, requires airlines to let families sit together without a fee, and requires...
New DOT rules announced by President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg look to be a good thing for travelers. As I understand them, and the rules have just been announced, airlines will have to promptly refund travelers if they cancel a flight; if a...
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.
