by Janice Hough | Apr 14, 2021
Can required vaccinations help travel? Will European river cruise lines increase tourism with required vaccinations? Today I explore this worthwhile question. However, we all in the travel industry know the battles raging over required COVID vaccinations. The vaccine...
by Melinda Ojermark | Apr 13, 2021
Travel as a pedestrian in your own neighborhood Editor’s note: This story was originally published a year ago and this version has been lightly edited. It certainly is a very vivid reminder of where we were then and how far we’ve come since in terms of...
by Ned S. Levi | Apr 12, 2021
Some PCR COVID test effectiveness is compromised. The gold-standard PCR COVID test effectiveness may be foiled by the UK variant. New troubling reports are emerging about at least one of the most effective molecular COVID tests. These PCR tests are having problems...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 11, 2021
Refunds for cruises are harder to find than refunds for planes. Cruise lines are making their own rules. Delta Air Lines is now planning on filling the middle seats starting on May 1. They are the only airline in America that is still blocking middle seats. Refund or...
by Victor Block | Apr 10, 2021
Discover where you live instead of taking a long trip If the current “don’t travel far from home” regimen has you down in the dumps, take heart. A world of wonder awaits. Just head out to discover where you live. Travel around the corner or only a short walk away and...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 9, 2021
States have electronic toll collection systems with no human collecting tolls and no way to use a credit card to pay a toll — pandemic travelers should not be unduly punished. If a traveler finds it impossible to pay a toll, keep reading. During this pandemic,...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 8, 2021
Thank you to every Travelers United reader. We need your help to keep working for you — especially as the pandemic disappears. Donate to Travelers United. It has done more for travelers than any other organization in Washington, DC. Your support and your voices give...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 7, 2021
Where are the US rules for flight delays? Canada and the EU have them Worldwide rules and regulations deal with airline flight delays in different ways. The European Union (EU) has strict rules and Canada just instituted airline flight delay rules. However, the US has...
by Janice Hough | Apr 6, 2021
When faced with an uncooperative airline agent, call the airline again. When there are problems with airline tickets, humans are often the best solution. As much as carriers tout their automatic rebooking programs, those programs are limited and not very creative....
by Ned S. Levi | Apr 5, 2021
The CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel. If you’re flying, you need to be aware of and comply with TSA’s COVID-19 pandemic rule changes put into place at their airport security checkpoints. Since early last year, while some Americans continued to...
