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Big changes that could not have happened without Travelers United

by Charlie Leocha | May 1, 2021

Before the creation of Travelers United, travelers had no real advocate in Washington. Today, travel has changed for the better. These traveler protections are in place because of Traveler United’s work. Our organization was instrumental in each of these changes....

Why Password Manager is my most-used online tool

by Laura B. Poindexter | Jan 2, 2021

I use my password manager every day, sometimes more I’m often asked about my top tools for running my business and there is one that I often forget to mention but I find I use every day – multiple times: my password manager. The password manager is an online service...

Travelers United needs support now. Your rights are under airline attack.

by Charlie Leocha | Dec 20, 2017

Join Travelers United and help us make travel better for all of us Travelers United is a membership organization that has been on the forefront of the battle between passengers and the airlines that want to treat their customers like cargo. During our time working in...

Using Travelers United dining coupons — $25 a month comes with membership

by Charlie Leocha | Oct 21, 2017

Our Travelers United Plus program can be used when traveling around the corner or around the world Travelers United has teamed with the leading restaurant coupon website to offer our paying members a $25 dining coupon each month. This means members can save $300 each...

Now, add secure worldwide WiFi and a Swiss travel data vault

by Charlie Leocha | Jul 27, 2017

Travelers United teams with GuardStreet for cyber-security This cyber-security package is now part of Travelers United Plus. Starting on August 4, it will be available to all current members. Join Travelers United . You’ll get more than $400 in annual benefits...

Passengers cry, “Stop kicking sand in our faces!”

by admin | Sep 13, 2014

Airlines are kicking sand in our faces. And, we passengers, just like the skinny weakling in the old-time comic book ads are letting them get away with it. The airline attack on customer service is in full swing. Airlines are packing more passengers into planes than...

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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.

Airlines Refunds: DOT enforcement notice that all airline tickets canceled by the airlines must be repaid to include all airfare, taxes and added fees with cash not airline credits.
Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
Creation of the DOT Consumer Advocate to focus on aviation consumer protections
Full Fare Act — Advertised airfares now include all mandatory taxes and fees
Lost/damaged/delayed luggage compensation limit increased to $3,500
Passengers have 24 hours to change or cancel their nonrefundable tickets without penalty
Once 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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