Make these ten traveler resolutions as 2021 ends. Take stock of the past year to become better travelers going forward. It’s been a difficult year across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an enormous toll physically. COVID infections across the world...
The Biden Administration COVID-19 Omicron plan for travelers entering the U.S. is a great start, but it has holes that need plugging to protect the nation. We still know little about the COVID-19 Omicron variant with scientific clarity. It’s going to take a few...
After November 7, unvaccinated traveler requirements for COVID-19 testing will be more stringent to be allowed to re-enter the US. Most Americans have heard that the U.S. border will reopen to international travel beginning on November 8. Few Americans know that also...
As airports and amenities slowly get more comfortable, don’t get TOO comfortable before boarding. Yes, there are many ways to miss flights. Missing a flight is a recurring nightmare for frequent fliers. In some cases, a literal nightmare, as friends have told...
Wearing effective face masks while in public, especially inside, reduces the transmission of COVID-19 from respiratory exhalation. There are two key methods of protecting ourselves and each other from becoming infected with COVID-19: vaccination and wearing face...
The U.S. needs a free, official, national digital COVID vaccine passports. The CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate is flimsy, perishable, and easily forged. States and cities are issuing their own vaccine passports, each with shortcomings. In the United States,...
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.
