Eliminate lost valuables. You’d be surprised how many people lose them on vacation. A lot of valuables. I talk to travelers every day who have misplaced something while they are on the road, and they wish they had known how to eliminate lost valuables on vacation....
The U.S. national holiday commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Next Monday we will commemorate the life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking of Dr. King’s legacy, Coretta Scott King, his widow, at the signing of the bill into law...
Airline on-time statistics are posted on airline websites, but they are not easy to find. On-time statistics are important for travelers. DOT recognizes this importance. Travelers use arrival times in order to plan for enough time to get to connecting flights. Many...
More and more of us are using Apple AirTags and Tile Trackers. Since more people are flying, lost luggage is a growing market. These devices are developed to find items that often get lost. This development is perfect for travelers. They know where their checked bags...
The loophole to create a unified pilot rule is complex once the DOT added the FAA and TSA problems to the mix. Travelers United has been working and writing about this issue for months. I’ve been wondering for months now why everything took so long. (Still, it...
One of the constant questions in the travel industry… When should I book travel? While countless articles claim to tell you when the best time to book airfare is, the truth is that it’s a supply-and-demand issue. When should I book travel? As much as...
I have 6 top health tips for cruisers when planning for seniors and mobility-impaired passengers Here are 6 top health tips for cruisers. Cruising can be a great way for seniors to travel. It eliminates the need for flights or trains between cities and the need to...
The answer is a qualified yes. Sometimes they are OK with passengers sleeping on the floor. Some will even bring out a cot and blanket for displaced travelers. Do airports allow sleeping on the floor? The answer is a qualified yes. Many airports are comfortable with...
This year I set my New Year’s resolutions in a different way. I resolve that out of the corner of my eye, I’ll notice something new that will delight me. I resolve to accept that some people will gain (temporary) power by ostracizing others,...
Smart travelers make these nine passport mistakes People who travel internationally are generally among the savviest travelers. But they can still make mistakes — and some of the most common ones involve passports. As you start international travel again, make sure...
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.
