Complex airline rules mean many interpretations Airline rules are complicated enough that even most frequent fliers have a hard time keeping track of them. However, even many airline employees can’t keep track of them, and airline rules are subject to many rule...
Mandatory hotel fees are different from airline fees. We live in polarized times. When President Biden recently talked about getting rid of “junk fees,” he hit on one thing about which almost all Americans agree. Almost all travelers worldwide agree —...
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...
Travel as a pedestrian in your own neighborhood Editor’s note: This story was originally published two years ago, and this version has been lightly edited. It certainly is a vivid reminder of where we were then and how far we’ve come since returning to a...
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Why travel means so little until we can’t do it This blog is often about the hassles and problems of travel. But like so many other things, you don’t realize how much travel means to you until you can’t do it. So today I’m writing about travel...
Air New Zealand has banned Apple AirTags in checked luggage saying they’re dangerous goods and prohibited. Are they right? The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t think they are and permits them. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation...
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I have a dozen tips to help speed you through TSA airport security and avoid air travel disruption. While it’s unlikely that going through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoint will delay you so much. You’ll rarely miss...
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.
