New packing systems may help with the coming new world of domestic travel Recently, I got sucked into watching packing system videos on YouTube. Sure, many of them, and oodles of time can be wasted watching them all. After watching for a while, I selected these...
Here is a recap of the DOT denied boarding rules today. Note the exceptions to these rules. Passengers must meet the required check-in times. No compensation is needed. Passengers should check the airline’s “boarding priority.” Passengers should know...
Etiquette of air travel — Boarding, in-flight, deplaning, and waiting for baggage The etiquette of air travel is relatively simple. Look around, and most of the passengers follow the unwritten etiquette quickly. One needs to follow the golden rule. Treat everyone as...
One year ago, Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg asked for funding to study the use of female crash dummies in car crash testing. Still no testing announced! An extensive study by Consumer Reports concluded that crash testing is biased. The National Highway and...
EU rule 261 means big compensation for transatlantic fliers — up to €600 for a three-hour delay on transatlantic flights. For years, Travelers United has been educating America’s flying public about the European Union (EU) rules. We have focused especially on...
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.
