Medical emergencies are difficult to deal with at home. They are even more difficult in a foreign nation where you are unfamiliar with the medical system and the local language. Medical emergencies are hard on international travelers. Several years ago, we were...
Things can go wrong when tips to aid unaccompanied minors are ignored, particularly when taking connecting flights. Last year, during the summer, Amber Vencill had her 10 and 12-year-old sons put on an American Airlines flight from Springfield, MO, to Charlotte, NC,...
I have 16 holiday tips to help you make your travel easier and more enjoyable. Surprise! Here are 16 holiday tips to make your travel more enjoyable. It may be less than a week from Halloween, but already in the US, there are “Black Friday” advertisements for shopping...
I have 21 tips for you to obtain cash from ATMs safely and securely while you’re traveling. During almost any trip, we generally need cash from time to time. While my preference is to use a credit card whenever possible for safety and security, there are times...
Bedbugs have infested Paris and other big cities, too. Learn how to recognize infestations when traveling and avoid them. Is Paris Burning is an epic war film that tells the story of the liberation of Paris in August 1944, just months after D-Day. Today, bedbugs have...
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.
