Passengers with food allergies on a cruise can sail safely. However, they must inform their cruise line of their dietary restrictions. Several years ago, I went to the breakfast buffet on a Baltic cruise and saw golden pancakes. All the placards in front of them said,...
It’s time for the cruise industry to begin installing “man overboard” systems on all cruise ships immediately so they can detect incidents in real-time to better ensure rescues. According to news reports, at about 3 am on May 17, while traveling from...
On Memorial Day, let’s rededicate ourselves to the American ideal at home and abroad. Today is Memorial Day. It’s the day America set aside to honor those who sacrificed themselves for the American ideal. They sacrificed their lives for the nation’s...
Some air travelers think it’s alright to fly while contagious with COVID. They are wrong! I know of several people who recently flew while infectious with COVID. I’ve heard from angry readers who also know people who have flown while contagious with COVID....
No matter how good your hotel safety, your security remains almost entirely in your hands. I’ve written about hotel safety and security in the past. Each time I travel, I continue to be amazed by too many hotel guests not taking personal responsibility to ensure...
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.
