It’s long overdue that the FAA deals with airlines who board and/or serve visibly intoxicated passengers. It’s time to clear the skies of these drunken passengers now! This year, like past years, there have been multiple incidents involving drunk...
I have 18 tips to help you shoot stunning July 4th fireworks photos using your camera or your smartphone at this 250th Independence Day celebration. On Saturday, the U.S. will celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the ratification of the Declaration of...
Review the top five traveler bank account scams. Ensure that you don’t fall prey to them and maintain your credit/debit cards and bank accounts in good order. When we travel, most of us use smartphones and many also use tablets, smart watches, etc....
NOAA has announced that El Niño has developed. In much of the northern hemisphere this summer, including the U.S. and Europe, it will cause temperatures to soar. Travelers must beware. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced...
I have 10 hacks to prevent TSA security hassles and individualized inspections, inadvertent test-positive results for explosives, theft, and being slowed or detained. A theft at TSA Security (Transportation Security Administration) at the Fort Lauderdale airport has...
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.
