Avoiding the agony of waterborne illnesses may be inconvenient at times when traveling the world, but it’s absolutely essential. Have you ever gotten sick from waterborne illnesses while traveling? You’re not alone. Nothing ruins a great journey like...
Cell phones are a part of international travel. There is no reason to face a major hit in your wallet. Travelers United has already warned you how to control roaming data charges. That article has much of the information in this article but more. Here is some...
For some of us, “old fashioned” is the way to travel — with paperback books. Admission upfront — I’m a travel agent and a regular traveler. It is easy to understand the advantages of reducing weight and bulk in luggage and limiting what’s in a...
Less airline seat pitch means more passengers on planes, slower emergency evacuations, and more medical inflight issues. Airlines started their “Basic Coach” or “Basic Economy” configurations, with fewer amenities and less legroom. Now they...
Travel privacy affects every traveler. When I talk about travel privacy, most travelers look at me blankly. I get the “What-me-worry?” stare. But travel records reveal a lot about travelers, and privacy rules and regulations are few and far between....
Hit-and-run thieves have many schemes for separating you from your possessions. An email has just crossed my screen pleading for help. It isn’t the first and it won’t be the last. Another traveler has just been robbed in the Paris Métro. He claims he was on the...
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.
