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Would you take more vacation time? Or, work more if you had the choice?

by Charlie Leocha | Mar 5, 2014

The U.S. Travel Association wants Americans to choose more vacation time. As the nation is emerging from a long depression, this national organization of members of the travel industry announced an unprecedented effort to motivate American workers to use more of the...

Would you give up sex for more vacation days? What about chocolate, TV or coffee?

by Charlie Leocha | Mar 2, 2014

The 2014 Expedia Pleasure Index study, released last month, revealed that Americans prefer vacations to just about everything. Eighty percent of Americans said that vacations make them happier than marriages (and weddings), religion, cats and birthdays. Eighty-two...

Delta’s new frequent flier policy — a war on corporate travel departments and leisure travelers?

by Janice Hough | Feb 28, 2014

It’s not a secret that airlines prefer passengers who spend money. Increasingly, carriers have been steering their best rewards to travelers who spend the most money. Pay a higher fare, get higher up the upgrade list. Book a full coach or business fare, get more...

How cruise line cancellation and quarantine policies can exacerbate the norovirus problem.

by Janice Hough | Feb 26, 2014

As much as the media loves to report on the latest cruise ship norovirus outbreak, in reality, most people cruise happily without any health issues. Plus, to be fair, sometimes people who report feeling ill may also be feeling the effect of a few two many...

9 Reasons the U.S. Ended Up So Much More Car-Dependent Than Europe

by Charlie Leocha | Feb 23, 2014

  This story synopsis is a part of a brilliant series published in The Atlantic about the future of transportation. This in-depth reporting about how America developed its current transportation system and how it may be improved or changed in the future covers...

What we’re watching: BA’s tearjerker, UA’s Team USA, Airport jumbo jet hotel

by Charlie Leocha | Feb 22, 2014

Enjoy this a video that plays to India’s all-work-and-no-play lifestyle of those with young families. See how United Airlines advertised their Olympic sponsorship. Finally, look inside one of the most unique airport hotels in the world. A tearjerker from BA and...
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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.

  • – 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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