From Amtrak, we have a collection of Presidential hometowns that are linked by railroads. It’s time to remember our presidents and reflect on all things POTUS. Amtrak pulled together their fun presidential list. Here is Amtrak’s list of presidential...
The casts of Aladdin and The Lion King, stuck at LaGuardia Airport for six hours waiting for their flight to Orlando, break into song! Why doesn’t this happen when I’m stuck and delayed. But wait! There’s more! This wasn’t the first time the...
With the vagaries of airport security and airlines’ increasing strictness on check-in times, regular travelers know they want to arrive at the airport as early as possible. But sometimes stuff happens, and at some point you realize you’ll be cutting it close....
Later this month the northern hemisphere will usher in summer, heralded by the summer solstice. Of course, on that date, winter starts with the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere, but it will be summer up here and time for vacations. With the strength...
Travelers with excuses pay change fees. Airlines with excuses just shrug, pocket your money and move on. But, just when you think you’ve heard them all, the airlines come up with new and creative excuses. United came up with several this month. (Open note, I...
As the National Transportation Board (NTSB) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have learned more about the Amtrak Train 188 derailment, the FRA has already begun to require Amtrak make changes in its safety systems, but there appears to be other commonsense...
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.