Protect coral reefs by the sunscreen choices you make. Earlier this year, Hawaii’s Governor David Ige signed a bill into law that will ban sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate beginning on January 1, 2021. This first in the U.S. ban on sunscreens was...
6 rules to survive an emergency landing Always take these steps to survive an emergency landing. Earlier this month, Aeromexico Flight 2431, flying from Durango International Airport to Mexico City, crashed shortly after takeoff during a storm. The Embraer E190 went...
Airline water is often polluted. I don’t know about you, but while flying, I like to stay hydrated with cold bottled water plus, occasionally, tomato juice. If I eat on a flight, usually food brought from home or prepared at my hotel, while I’d love to...
Hotels that do not include resort fees in the advertised room rate are dishonest Since 2012, Travelers United has been working to eliminate the misleading and deceptive practice of hotel resort fees. These fees have taken over the hotel market in places like Las Vegas...
Amtrak service is becoming more airline-like with a former airline executive in charge, For six months, Amtrak — the nation’s quasi-governmental de-facto monopoly rail passenger carrier — has been led by former Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson. Perhaps not...
Charlie Leocha and Travelers United were on The Today Show talking about the scourge of resort fees. JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST RESORT FEES. ADD YOUR VOICE TO OURS IN WASHINGTON TO GET CONSUMER-FRIENDLY CHANGES IN THE HOTEL, CAR RENTAL, VACATION RENTAL, AND AIRLINE...
Travel insurance can be a lifesaver but not always. Some years ago, one of my friends was traveling on a cruise when his traveling companion had a heart attack off the coast of South America. His friend was transferred to a hospital ashore. Later, he needed to be...
Using the British railway system — Part 2 The first part of Malcolm Kenton’s outline of using the British railway system explained differences between the US and UK railway systems. He explained BritRail Pass, apps to help navigate the UK system, and the makeup...
Losing a credit card may mean a hotel reservation cancellation No one wants to lose a credit card or have the number stolen. However, on top of the hassle of getting it replaced, when travelers have made future hotel reservations with that card, they may find a hotel...
GDPR affects vacation photographs — know the rules before traveling. In recent weeks you’ve likely received dozens of updated privacy notices. They’re due to the implementation of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)....
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.
