Why there isn’t a “best hotel” in town — or most anywhere. As a travel agent, there are many times I get asked, “What’s the best hotel?” No agent knows every city or resort area in the world personally. But even with main tourist...
Changing a return flight on a round-trip ticket can trigger massive additional costs. Whatever they say and however they explain it, increased return flight costs are often pure gravy for the airlines. Indeed, if passengers change from primarily empty to full flights,...
“Get to the airport early” — but how early? A friend asked me tonight how early she should get to the airport. The short answer? Probably earlier than you think. Here are eight factors that should go into the decision. While the answer for everyone will...
The human touch still beats technology during problematic delays. My client had a business class ticket to Paris from Newark, which meant the trip should have been a pleasure. Even with delays due to bad weather in New York, the plane was only an hour late. Then there...
Don’t get TOO comfortable before boarding. Yes, there are many ways to miss flights. Missing a flight is a recurring nightmare for frequent fliers. In some cases, it is a literal nightmare, as friends have told me. Don’t forget your departure time. These...
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.
