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Don’t make financial mistakes which can ruin your vacation, part 1

by Ned S. Levi | Mar 31, 2014

April arrives later this week. Summer vacations start just a few months from now. Many are actively investigating summer vacation plans, while others are finalizing their travel plans. There are, of course, many ways to lower one’s costs of vacation and increase...

What the end of Windows XP support means for travelers using it on their computers

by admin | Mar 24, 2014

Does your computer run on Microsoft Windows XP? If it does, you’re not alone. As of the end of last month, NetMarketShare reported almost 30 percent of computers world-wide are still running Microsoft Windows XP, more than three times the total number of Apple...

8 lessons we can learn from the aborted flight of US Airways flight 1702

by admin | Mar 17, 2014

By now, you’ve likely read about US Airways flight 1702, Philadelphia (PHL) to Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), scheduled for late afternoon on March 13th. Initial news reports indicated the Airbus A320 with 149 passengers and five crew on board, blew a tire during the...

North American? Did you update your camera for “Daylight Time” yesterday?

by Ned S. Levi | Mar 10, 2014

In most North American locations yesterday, we reset our clocks, moving the time of day forward one hour to begin “Daylight Saving Time,” or “Daylight Time.” In some parts of North America, such as the states of Arizona (except for the Navajo Nation lands) and Hawaii...

Bill banning cellular calls on planes proposed in the US House of Representatives

by Ned S. Levi | Mar 3, 2014

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned the use of cellular services, including cellphone voice calls, in 1991 when most every cellular system in the world used analog technology. The sophistication of today’s cellular services and handsets was almost...

Going on a cruise? Tips to help you choose your cabin

by Ned S. Levi | Feb 24, 2014

Cruising has been in the news recently, and it hasn’t been good. Since the beginning of the year, four ships have had a norovirus outbreak. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), 1,059 passengers on those ships contracted norovirus, but that’s...

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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.

Airlines Refunds: DOT enforcement notice that all airline tickets canceled by the airlines must be repaid to include all airfare, taxes and added fees with cash not airline credits.
Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
Creation of the DOT Consumer Advocate to focus on aviation consumer protections
Full Fare Act — Advertised airfares now include all mandatory taxes and fees
Lost/damaged/delayed luggage compensation limit increased to $3,500
Passengers have 24 hours to change or cancel their nonrefundable tickets without penalty
Once 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.

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