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...
It’s important to have a travel Plan B, a plan to help you handle travel uncertainty, the unpredictable and unexpected when traveling internationally. It is time to consider travel Plan B. Russia invaded Ukraine last week. Immediately the world of travel...
.. If you are dealing with the Crystal Cruise bankruptcy apply for a refund now. Paid by credit card? Dispute the transaction immediately. If you paid by another means, take what steps you can to obtain a full refund. Crystal Cruises is kaput, out of business. While...
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...
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.
