Combat human trafficking with your smartphones The full scope of human trafficking is almost impossible for the average person to comprehend. According to the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) latest report (2017) on Global Estimates of Modern Slavery,...
BY EDWARD HASBROUCK Travelers are understandably confused by recent news about the REAL ID Act and new ID requirements for passengers on domestic flights within the U.S. Accurate public understanding of what’s going on is not helped by the fact that the U.S....
The deadline for Implementing the Real ID Act is extended to January 22, 2018. Right now, no individual needs to adjust travel plans, or rush out to get a new driver’s license or a passport for domestic air travel. Until January 22, 2018, residents of all states will...
Until last week, air travelers could insist on opting out of full-body scan at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport checkpoints, instead choosing an enhanced pat down. On Dec. 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) changed TSA’s Advanced...
Last week, I wrote about the improvements in TSA Pre✓ and how to become eligible to use the program. I explained that TSA (Transportation Security Administration) opened direct registration for Pre✓ for the first time. TSA and its Pre✓ program are certainly not...
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.
