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What we’re watching: Hearst Castle, Boontling, world’s smallest gallery

by Charlie Leocha | May 29, 2010

One of my good friends, Jules Older, is in the midst of re-inventing himself. He has never been one to be shy and has always been able to figure out how to make money freelancing at something that has led his wife and him to some grand adventures. Here is a collection...

Weekend what we’re reading: Woman left on plane asleep, more travelers over Memorial Day, EU lost baggage rules

by Charlie Leocha | May 29, 2010

Woman left on plane recounts ‘horrifying’ experience United Airlines customer service took another hit when flight attendants and pilots evidently left a woman asleep on board of a commuter flight in Philadelphia after a flight from Detroit. Now she is...

We’ve all heard of the no-fly list, now TSA has a no-jerk list

by Charlie Leocha | May 28, 2010

The public just found out about a top secret list maintained by TSA, perhaps more secret and subjective than the classified lists maintained by the FBI. TSA is making a list of passengers they consider jerks. Is a list too far? According to a USA Today story, the...

CBP, TSA provide reminders and travel tips to summer travelers

by Charlie Leocha | May 27, 2010

In anticipation of the summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) joined efforts to provide travel tips to summer travelers. This is posted as it was received from TSA amd CBP. CBP and TSA...

Peak airline travel surcharges imposed by legacy carriers, all summer long

by Charlie Leocha | May 27, 2010

I promise, I’ll ask the airlines why they are resorting to a blanket summer travel peak travel surcharge rather than simply raising the fares. I’m sure there is a reason, but this is one more thing that makes figuring out airfares complicated. The major...
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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.

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