While in-flight theft isn’t commonplace, it isn’t rare either. Air travelers must pack defensively to prevent theft of the cash, cards, identification, and other valuables they bring aboard their flights. In-flight theft is alive and well. Diego Sebastian...
Being careful is the best travel theft security Famous travel host and writer, Rick Steves, revealed a while back that he was a pickpocket victim while traveling in Paris. Steves didn’t detail what happened during this travel theft, but did say that after years...
Creating an emergency travel kit must be part of every traveler’s preparation. Don’t leave on any journey without one. Last week, I discussed how travelers can prepare to handle emergencies while away from home. It’s actually possible to prepare for...
Losing money or credit cards can ruin your trip Nothing can cause problems faster than the loss or theft of cash, credit or debit cards while traveling. It might not be the end of your trip, but it could be devastating to your bank account and stop much of the...
Due to Superstorm Sandy, many travelers were stranded and ill-prepared to cope with it. They were prevented from completing their journey, or returning safely home, on time. Travel has always been a somewhat calculated risk. Many things can go wrong, even when...
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.
