Carrying a well-stocked first aid kit when you travel is essential to protect yourself from the inevitable accidents and occasional illnesses that can kill a great trip. A first aid kit is beneficial when traveling on a road trip across a state and especially if...
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...
More than lost luggage, or a lost credit card, getting sick while away from home can totally scuttle your travel plans. Traveling can bring special health concerns you don’t normally need to deal with at home. Whether you’re taking a weekend off, or a...
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.
