A recent study concludes that a selfie death is a public health issue and tourists are at the center of selfie accidents, many fatal. According to the Global “Death by Selfie” Database, as of July, 2023, there have been 14 deaths world-wide each categorized as a...
Brazil’s documentation requirements for new e-visa have given me pause about filling out the application for travel to Brazil. Starting on January 10, 2024, US citizens will have to obtain a new e-visa, in advance, to enter Brazil for either business or leisure...
Some of my pet hotel peeves can ruin your stay. For those that can be fixed, don’t hesitate to have the hotel correct them immediately. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, hotels can make or break your trip. They can help you get the rest you need or...
I’ve got 10 annual 2023 holiday gifts for traveler in your life from an expensive noise cancelling headset to an inexpensive luggage scale. The December winter holiday season has begun in the U.S. and Europe. For the last couple of months, I’ve been...
We need new man-overboard systems. Since January 2020 undetected incidents have gone up to 37. That’s far too many. Earlier this month, 28-year-old Tyler Barnett was on the Carnival Glory. On a Sunday night, he was last seen at about 11:40 p.m. Man-overboard...
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.
