by Christopher Elliott | Apr 22, 2026
There’s a new milestone in American air travel: Checked luggage costs more than your ticket. Earlier this month, United Airlines raised its fees for the first checked luggage costs an eye-popping $50 at the airport. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 17, 2026
Be aware of international data roaming when traveling. What you don’t know can really hurt financially. FAA finds in favor of AA. April 16, 2026 Today’s FAA decision on scheduling at O’Hare International Airport will make travel smoother for Chicago...
by Christopher Elliott | Apr 15, 2026
Will the Iran war claim another victim because of fuel costs? During the last few weeks, as fuel prices have surged, Italian low-fare carrier GoTo Fly and Royal Air Philippines have folded. Before that, it was Air Albania and Slovenian low-cost airline AlpAvia. Spirit...
by Janice Hough | Apr 7, 2026
The human touch still beats technology during problematic delays. My client had a business class ticket to Paris from Newark, which meant the trip should have been a pleasure. Even with delays due to bad weather in New York, the plane was only an hour late. Then there...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 1, 2026
EU rule 261 means big compensation for transatlantic fliers — up to €600 for a three-hour delay on transatlantic flights. For years, Travelers United has been educating America’s flying public about the European Union (EU) rules. We have focused especially on...
by Janice Hough | Mar 31, 2026
Once upon a time, we didn’t have electronic tickets — paper was king. The ticket number mattered then and still does. It was one of those calls, more than a decade ago, that we laugh about now. My travel agency client, who is also a friend, was traveling to...
