This is the ultimate collection of tips to make travel joyful during the holiday season (or any time). The winter holiday season starts this weekend. Most Americans celebrate Christmas, Hannicah, and New Year holidays with friends and family. They are also the...
Needed thoughts as advocates kick off the coming 2023 FAA funding bill. Every aviation consumer should know how important this FAA funding bill will be. This is the major bill that will control spending for funding the air traffic organization and the explosive growth...
The government, airlines, airports, and ancillary services were not prepared for the post-pandemic passenger flood. Every time I hear about a passenger lashing out at a flight attendant, I cringe. First, because violence does not solve anything ever, and Travelers...
Many travelers have hidden, invisible disabilities. It’s time that the travel and hospitality industry recognizes this and helps these travelers just like they already do for travelers with disabilities they can see. When we see someone in a wheel chair, using a...
Congress is working on airline passenger change right now. Bills in DC take a few years to develop, and consumer groups are currently working on the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Bill. Travelers United is working with House and Senate congressional committees, airlines,...
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.