Brazil’s documentation requirements for new e-visa have given me pause about filling out the application for travel to Brazil. Starting on January 10, 2024, US citizens will have to obtain a new e-visa, in advance, to enter Brazil for either business or leisure...
When we travel, our security and identity are more at risk than at home. Use these commonsense security steps to prevent breaches of traveler security. Traveling during a pandemic isn’t easy. With the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, travel has...
Don’t let your identity be stolen while traveling I do a lot of planning for all my travel, whether domestic or international, and my travel to-do list always includes steps to prevent travel identity theft while I’m away from home. Thieves use both tried...
It’s critical for all travelers to protect their laptops, tablets and smartphones from hackers. China has a reputation in the business community of cybertheft through Internet hacking. A report to Congress on “Foreign Economic Collection and Industrial...
In “8 tips for preventing identity theft before a trip,” we found that 20 percent of travelers had their smartphone, passport, credit card or driver’s license stolen while traveling and I discussed eight tips for preventing identity theft before you leave home...
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.
