Travel mistakes can lead to disastrous journeys. Learn about the worst ones and how to avoid them. I’ve been keeping a list of travel mistakes for years, as told to me by friends, neighbors, and readers. There are also a few of my own in the list. I’ve...
Rental car problems cost travelers dearly. It has been great to travel again this summer. For each of my trips, I’ve needed a rental car to efficiently get around at my destinations. Unfortunately, many of the rental car problems from before the pandemic remain...
With COVID regulations regularly changing across the globe, travelers must prep for international trips to save themselves time and cash. “How can travelers prep for international trips?” This is the question I’ve been asked during the last month...
New ESA rules — an exercise in window dressing As I reported last month, emotional support animals (ESAs) too often have attacked passengers and crew on aircraft. At times, they have inflicted serious injuries. On a Delta flight, Ronald Munday suffered severe wounds...
April arrives later this week. Summer vacations start just a few months from now. Many are actively investigating summer vacation plans, while others are finalizing their travel plans. There are, of course, many ways to lower one’s costs of vacation and increase...
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.
