Although two recent airplane crashes resulted in all deaths, many passengers and crew survive most crashes. I have 14 tips to help you survive airline crashes. The nation was rocked by two fatal airplane crashes last week. One involved a scheduled airline, and the...
In a high-tech world, it is good to have low-tech vacation travel tips. If you are reading this blog, you’re more than likely already a savvy traveler and have heard and read thousands of holiday travel tips before. You’re familiar with the litany of: show...
Most frequent airline travelers have been barely on one side or another of the final-boarding rule, or “10-minute rule.” While flights have a scheduled departure time, there is an unwritten final-boarding rule. The gate agent will often close the door to...
I have suggestions to help you travel with technology more easily and reduce the amount of gear you need to keep them going. Travel with technology, particularly international trips, is often substantial these days. Supporting the technology without a large bag of...
More and more of us are using Apple AirTags and Tile Trackers. Since more people are flying, lost luggage is a growing market. These devices are developed to find items that often get lost. This development is perfect for travelers. They know where their checked bags...
Bad news: Airfares are rising again in 2025, with domestic ticket prices expected to climb 10 to 15 percent, according to a new prediction. But there’s good news, too. In some destinations, prices will fall this year. You have to know where to find low airfares....
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.
