Transportation Secretary Duffy wants everyone to dress for respect to restore civility in air travel. I remember the days of the “Golden Age” of air travel. I remember it both fondly and . . . not so fondly. My first flight was in 1954 and everyone was dressed to the...
I’ve got some great holiday gift suggestions for travelers. Many are techie gifts, but not all. Some will help you with your luggage, while one will help you sleep in noisy places. The winter holiday season has begun in the U.S. and Europe. I’m always on...
TSA is making it easier to fly with a Real ID. But it is also making it more difficult to use Real ID at airport security. TSA is making it easier to fly with a Real ID. The Real ID identification deadline for domestic air travel took effect in May. International...
I have 11 do’s and don’ts to help you navigate through airport security checkpoints easily and with minimal hassle during the holidays. The winter holidays are fast approaching. U.S. Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. The December holidays will be...
Veteran’s Day is a day to honor all the men and women who have served in America’s armed forces. To honor and learn about them, l recommend these US military sites. Veterans Day in the U.S. is tomorrow. It was designated as November 11th. World War I ended...
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.
