“Get to the airport early” — but how early? A friend asked me tonight how early she should get to the airport. The short answer? Probably earlier than you think. Here are eight factors that should go into the decision. While the answer for everyone will...
These 7 mistakes to avoid at TSA airport security checkpoints can cause major problems. Most air travelers arrive at the airport with enough time before their flight so that a delay at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) airport security checkpoints...
Here’s help to convince your traveling companion to join you with TSA PreCheck or Global Entry membership so your travel can be easier and less time-consuming when you travel together. Recently, a friend asked me what I would suggest to get his wife to finally...
Here are tips to deal with the Global Entry interview delays. Many people who want Global Entry in the US have problems setting up their Global Entry interviews. TSA and the US Custome and Border Protection (CBP) folk who run the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) will...
I have a dozen tips to help speed you through TSA airport security and avoid air travel disruption. While it’s unlikely that going through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoint will delay you so much. You’ll rarely miss...
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.
