In the U.S., skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Adequate, quality sunscreens to protect Americans from dangerous UVA radiation from the sun, which causes skin cancer, continues to be needed, but has been primarily prevented by outdated law. In the U.S.,...
These rideshare tips are ultimately each rider’s personal responsibility. It has to be each rider’s top priority. Ridesharing services over the last decade have become more and more popular for travelers for many reasons, not the least of which is that...
These 15 rules of what not to do with checked luggage can prevent checked luggage problems if you follow them. I had dinner with a friend recently who told me that on a recent trip to Des Moines, when he checked his bag, he grabbed his receipt and stuffed it into his...
The FAA must overhaul its aircraft flight data collection to preserve flight data. Make it available even if the black boxes are damaged, unrecoverable, or erased. The NTSB can still fully investigate incidents and accidents. In recent months, we’ve read about...
Check off these 25 checklist steps — they will ensure you have a smooth vacation and an undamaged home on your return. Before you leave home for vacation, create a departure checklist. Then check off each step as you complete it to make your journey easier and keep...
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.
