The Yosemite region can be considered Mother Nature’s home with its wonderful handiwork Following the hilly, curvy road that snakes through Yosemite National Park in California, every turn elicits another “wow” moment. It’s not easy to decide which view...
Click here to visit this destination story by Fyllis Hockman about Yosemite National Park. Next week we will feature a companion piece by Victor Block about the surrounding area. This new website — www.TravelersUnitedPlus.com — will eventually feature all...
I grew up with a love of travel thanks to Dad. Sunday is Fathers’ Day. I was lucky — I had a father who got me traveling and I am still traveling. He gave me a love of travel. Plus, besides travel and a chance to see another side of the world, his advice on work...
The Big Island means big adventure and plenty of activities Some vacationers soak up the sun on Hawaii’s Big Island beaches with white, black, and even green sand. Nearby, skiers speed down snow-covered slopes of a dormant volcano. Other people check out a...
This city may have an ancient spirit, but it also has plenty of Santa Fe sightseeing Travel in the US is opening again. Here at Travelers United, we will begin featuring more destination stories as the world returns to traveling. Today we begin with one of...
Mom’s travel lessons added life to sights we visited Mothers Day is tomorrow. It is a good time for me to reflect on my travels with Mom. My mother taught me how to get the most from travel. From Mom’s travel lessons I learned how to savor travel, how to...
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.
