I have 21 tips for you to obtain cash from ATMs safely and securely while you’re traveling. During almost any trip, we generally need cash from time to time. While my preference is to use a credit card whenever possible for safety and security, there are times...
Just in time for Halloween, Here is a list of the Top 10 European cemeteries in Europe, according to traveler popularity. Here are the Top 10 European cemeteries and European burial sites according to comments of its members by TripAdvisor. These range from WWII...
Here are seven haunted hotels where you can actually spend the night just in time for Halloween. October just might be my favorite month of the year. Along with the warm colors and scents of the season and the crisp feel of autumn weather, I love the scary movie...
Bedbugs have infested Paris and other big cities, too. Learn how to recognize infestations when traveling and avoid them. Is Paris Burning is an epic war film that tells the story of the liberation of Paris in August 1944, just months after D-Day. Today, bedbugs have...
Watch out for the hard-to-detect carry-on luggage trap The ticket agent looked at me as if I was hiding something when I checked in for a recent flight from Nicosia, Cyprus, to Tel Aviv, Israel. “Show me your bags,” she commanded. I rolled my...
Passengers still face COVID-19 trip cancellations or postponements. As we move into a post-pandemic world, most travel agents will tell you, we’re still having people cancel or postpone trips due to COVID-19. Thankfully, for the most part, the disease is not as...
I’ve got 5 big mistakes at airport security to avoid that could delay you at security, possibly miss your flight, get fined, or even be jailed. Accidentally touching an agent and not realizing you have prohibited items in your carry-on may be airport security...
Airline actions that harm passengers during IT outages need DOT action. The DOT sent out an enforcement memorandum that reminded airlines they must provide flight delay compensation if the airline canceled the flight or in the case of an extended delay. Airfares and...
I have 20 hacks to prevent baggage theft and help you minimize your exposure to loss at the airport. Recently, a Spirit Airlines passenger alleged that $10,000 of her luxury possessions were missing from her checked bag. She should have followed these hacks to prevent...
Disclosure of social media influencers remains rare. Travel social media influencers continue to rake in large amounts of money for promoting certain companies to their followers. Despite the Federal Trade Commission being very clear that social media influencers must...
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.
