Airline stopovers have been an issue that confounds and frustrates travelers. For all the decades I’ve been a travel agent, stopovers have been an issue that creates confusion for travelers. A plane connects at some airport. Why can’t you get off the plane...
The cost of business class is soaring, especially on monopoly routes. With all the concern about the cost of nearly everything these days, few travelers are going to really shed a tear over the cost of business class airfares. On the other hand, price gouging is price...
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.