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Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy shows why we need better passenger protections

Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy shows why we need better passenger protections

by Christopher Elliott | May 27, 2026

When airlines fail, passengers pay the price. Congress should bring back the rule that helps consumers. Tens of thousands of Spirit Airlines passengers showed up at the airport last week and discovered their tickets were worthless. They could have scrambled for a...
Don’t make customs agents’ jobs more difficult at the border

Don’t make customs agents’ jobs more difficult at the border

by Charlie Leocha | May 21, 2026

Make international travel easier and less stressful with these customs agents’ tips. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) presents this list of customs agents’ tips for anyone traveling internationally. These tips can be found in the CBP “Know Before You...
EU airlines rules ban them from adding fuel surcharges to post ticket sales

EU airlines rules ban them from adding fuel surcharges to post ticket sales

by Guest Post | May 15, 2026

The US-Iranian War has had a big impact on global tourism. By Camille Van Puymbroeck traveltomorrow.com (light editing to make it easier to read in American English) On May 8, the European Commission published a document providing guidance concerning EU rules...
The government wants to know everything about your last trip

The government wants to know everything about your last trip

by Christopher Elliott | Apr 29, 2026

The Secret Service plans to use private data to bypass the Constitution. The government wants to know. The results could spell trouble for your next flight. Marilyn Kaufman didn’t realize she was inviting an observer into her living room when she signed up for a lower...
How to file consumer complaints and get compensation from airlines

How to file consumer complaints and get compensation from airlines

by Charlie Leocha | Apr 23, 2026

Consumer protection notification and DOT airline complaint systems need improvement. We are still waiting for the second iteration of the DOT’s new consumer complaints system. Now that the Trump Administration is in charge, expect more than a few delays....
Six years ago, 73 percent of sick plane passengers would fly — flight changes were too costly. And today?

Six years ago, 73 percent of sick plane passengers would fly — flight changes were too costly. And today?

by Charlie Leocha | Apr 9, 2026

Almost three-quarters of contagious airline passengers polled would fly when sick to save money and vacations. ( In a Travelers United newsletter poll completed prior to COVID, almost 73 percent of sick plane passengers said they would fly even if they were sick with...
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  • How the cruise line bill of rights and refund policy affect you
  • Where’s the red line on airline fees? Family seating? Wheelchairs? Who knows?
  • A simple research item many travelers forget to do, like checking for required dates.
  • Fourteen cruise travel mistakes too costly to not avoid.

Accomplishments

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.

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The mission of Travelers United is to identify and promote ways to improve and enhance travel for consumers across all modes of travel. Travelers United is a nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

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