This is the ultimate collection of tips to make travel better during the summer travel season. The summer travel season starts now. Here is a collection of tips to help you when you travel during this period. 1. Bring patience I know, I know, everyone says this. But,...
For the past 15 years Travelers United and I have been working on the modernization of the Air Traffic Control operation. Today we had the biggest Air Traffic Control bill from DOT in the last 15 years, which is ready for implementation…at least the hardware...
Consumer protection notification and DOT airline complaint systems need improvement. We are still waiting for the second iteration of the DOT’s new consumer complaints system. Now that the Trump Administration is in charge, expect more than a few delays....
Be aware of international data roaming when traveling. What you don’t know can really hurt financially. FAA finds in favor of AA. April 16, 2026 Today’s FAA decision on scheduling at O’Hare International Airport will make travel smoother for Chicago...
Travelers United strongly supports all the President’s men call to stop junk fees. Our advocacy group completely supports the Presidential call made in the 2023 State of the Union address to eliminate “junk fees.” We have been very active over the...
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.
