by Ned S. Levi | Jun 22, 2026
Review the top five traveler bank account scams. Ensure that you don’t fall prey to them and maintain your credit/debit cards and bank accounts in good order. When we travel, most of us use smartphones and many also use tablets, smart watches, etc....
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 19, 2026
Airlines are cutting flight availability dramatically and unexpectedly. Fewer on-time flights do not bode well for future bookings. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced that they are now recording the most fliers at US airports. More...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 18, 2026
Airline passengers are “worth” different amounts of money in various countries and states. The value of life varies depending on where the case is brought to court. The value of life is not what many would have guessed. Although the US is at the top of the...
by Guest Post | Jun 17, 2026
As travel season kicks into high gear, plan your trip insurance. Travel season is kicking into high gear. Have you also considered travel insurance if you plan any significant trips, especially international ones? If you don’t think it is important or necessary, you...
by Janice Hough | Jun 16, 2026
Special tips when taking connecting flights over the summer. Almost no one prefers to take a connection over nonstop, but sometimes scheduling, or airfares, make connecting flights the best option. Three of the largest airlines are considered “network...
by Ned S. Levi | Jun 15, 2026
NOAA has announced that El Niño has developed. In much of the northern hemisphere this summer, including the U.S. and Europe, it will cause temperatures to soar. Travelers must beware. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 12, 2026
Major airlines and airline unions have protested the establishment of airline safety rules of semi-private airlines that skirt training and security rules followed by scheduled airlines. When this article was first published about airline safety rules and...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 11, 2026
Seven principles for aviation consumer protection. Travelers United, together with other consumer groups, has outlined seven principles to guide airline consumer protection. Six years ago, consumer groups released the principles to the Washington establishment. They...
by Christopher Elliott | Jun 10, 2026
A vortex of outbreaks, accidents, and scandals have engulfed the cruise industry. Should you skip the ship? If you needed a sign that the universe wants you to skip a cruise this summer, here it is. There’s the MV Hondius, the Dutch expedition ship that limped into...
by Janice Hough | Jun 9, 2026
Airline delays are full of gray areas. One of the most aggravating airline delays is when a traveler gets a notice from their airline or finds out online that a flight is seriously delayed. However, that delay notification is always followed by the disclaimer saying,...
