All travelers should use these practical travel safety rules and avoid the painful travel scams outlined below. This summer, I’ve heard from readers about scams and problems they’ve encountered. They are not following practical travel safety rules. The...
You can blame the beeping economy for worst US traffic ever The improvements in the economy cut both ways. More work and lower gasoline prices mean more people on the roads. And, that means more traffic jams. It seems we can’t have it all. Overall, American...
Hotels.com just completed a survey of taxis across the U.S. and internationally. The results are not a giant surprise, but the comments from those who participated can be insightful. Las Vegas taxis have been again voted the best taxis in the United States, according...
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.
