All travelers should use these practical travel safety rules and avoid the painful travel scams outlined below. This summer, I’ve heard from readers about scams and problems they’ve encountered. They are not following practical travel safety rules. The...
With record-high temperatures across the globe, it’s more important than ever to take precautions to stay safe and healthy during excessive heat wave travel. Last month, the average global temperature broke records. This is, whether in the US or Europe, heat...
I’ve got 18 tips of what you should or shouldn’t do on cruise ship days at sea to make the most out of them while recharging yourself. Most cruises have scheduled days at sea in their itinerary. They’re scheduled to enable ships to travel long...
After participating in the M.L. King Day of Service, take a tour of civil rights landmarks and learn more about Dr. King and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. In 1957, Martin Luther King delivered a sermon he titled, “Three Dimensions of a Complete Life.” In the sermon,...
On May 7, 2025, REAL ID to get past airport security is changed again. We were headed into the final winter before Real ID goes into effect. Domestic air travel has significantly recovered from pandemic lows. That’s put pressure on airlines. In recent months,...
I’ve got 10 great gifts for the travelers in your life. They range in price from $10.99 to $329. There’s something for everyone. Later this week, the winter holiday season in the U.S. begins with Thanksgiving. For the last couple of months, I’ve been...
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.
– Removal of restaurant fees from DC area eateries — this is an ongoing project
– Creation of DOT Dashboard to outline consumer rights after cancellation of a flight
– Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
– Creation of the Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protections
– Advertised airfares now include airfare plus, mandatory taxes and fees
– Lost/damaged/delayed luggage compensation limit increased to $3,800
– Passengers have 24 hours to change or cancel their nonrefundable tickets without penalty
– Once an 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.