Smart travelers make these 8 passport mistakes People who travel internationally are generally among the savviest travelers. But they can still make passport mistakes — and some of the most common ones involve passports. As you start international travel again, make...
Each year too many Americans run afoul of rules when they return through US Customs. Honesty and preparation will go a long way in preventing fines and more severe consequences. More than a few US travelers return home from an international journey ruined due to an...
New passport programs can speed travelers through passport control — first, you need a passport! The coming post-pandemic start-up of international travel means the need for passport renewals to travel. Plus, the lack of personnel and crowded flights means navigating...
Make international travel easier and less stressful with these customs agents’ tips. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) presents this list of holiday season tips. These tips can be found in the CBP “Know Before You Go” booklet. Knowing what CBP needs...
Global Entry is a government program that works wonderfully Global Entry is important again. If you allowed your old memberships to lapse because you were not traveling internationally, sign up again. Moving through airports is seamless with Global Entry. My wife and...
It makes no sense for the CDC to say fully vaccinated Americans cannot enter the US without another test. The daily number of new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. has been dropping in most states since vaccinations began to be administered to the population at large. The...
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 $3,800
Denied boarding (bumping) compensation increased to a maximum of $1,550.
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.
