OK, call me neurotic (I call it cautious), but I’m suffering from upcoming trip anxiety. I call it the “washing machine syndrome.” I flip back and forth, trying to decide something. Some days the back and forth is so extreme that I have trip anxiety...
The world is suffering from biological and man-made problems that may destroy future travel. Questions about traveling during COVID-19 are bound to generate responses that will affect future travel. Some people have a greater tolerance for encountering the unknown...
With all of the COVID travel uncertainty, my extended family has decided to head to Italy for a multi-generational vacation. My family decided our trip to Italy this summer is a go. I understand that there is no DEFINITE guarantee we won’t be in lockdown-hell. For me,...
Rhine River Cruising was a well-planned (and successful) family/birthday vacation It was a special birthday – mine – and I thought it merited a special celebration. Instead of a blow-out party that we’d forget in a month, I decided to take my son, his wife and my two...
Some people live to travel while others travel by their stomachs. If you fall into this category, perhaps the Eurostar’s announcement will cause you to book the high-speed UK, French and Belgium rail. Chef Raymond Blanc, of television fame, has devised new menus...
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.
