To return to the U.S. from an international destination, citizens must do COVID testing within 3 days of their return flight. Unless they’re prepared, if the test is positive, they must endure what could be a more difficult and costly quarantine than necessary...
Get vaccination freedom to travel. Use face masks to prevent COVID transmission. We need vaccination freedom to travel. ane we need to use face masks to protect others. It is our responsibility. Around the globe, nations are looking at the rising U.S. COVID infection...
With the majority of the population, according to polls, in favor of proof of vaccination, what will happen? More states, restaurants, theaters, and other large gatherings of people require proof of vaccination to attend events. For months most travel organizations...
The Delta variant factors are the dominant issues affecting travel today. Late this spring, it appeared as though we could see the end of the COVID pandemic. Then the Delta variant factors came into play and brought us back to reality. This pandemic is far from over....
This particular post has a happy ending, no thanks to Iberia Airlines’ sick passenger rule. My clients had booked a discounted business class trip to Spain back in May in anticipation of the birth of their second grandchild. And they booked it with a stop on the...
Smartphones store COVID tests and a vaccine passport required for many destinations across the globe and more. Despite increasing COVID-19 infection rates, particularly in areas populated with vaccine-hesitant residents, many pandemic travel restrictions are being...
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.
