On landing, many air travelers experience airplane ear pain. I have tips to safely and easily help prevent or relieve clogging and discomfort. When we fly, particularly when we land, our ears feel clogged and our hearing becomes a bit more difficult when that happens....
Holiday winter driving can be perilous when ice or snow storms occur. I’ve got 12 great tips to help you drive safely. Winter has come to the northern hemisphere. Across much of the US, snow is in the forecast this week. You will face holiday winter...
Next summer, using 5G technology, EU cellphone ban will end. While it’s now technologically safe to make calls, it’s not a good idea and unfair to passengers who would rather relax or sleep. The European Commission ruled that airlines in the European Union...
On May 7, 2025, REAL ID to get past airport security is changed again. We were headed into the final winter before Real ID goes into effect. Domestic air travel has significantly recovered from pandemic lows. That’s put pressure on airlines. In recent months,...
I have 16 easy-to-use pre-trip tips to protect your home and its contents from thieves and other serious problems while traveling. I’ve got sixteen pre-trip tips to help you prevent crime and other potential disasters from happening at your home while...
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.
