FAA: Changing the overall airspace control agency should be a national priority
Reorganize the air traffic control (ATC) operations. The US airspace faces dramatic change of the overall airspace control in the next decade. The current ATC operates for commercial and private flights that rarely exceed 100,000 aircraft. Yes, today, it is the safest...
Why some flights are delayed and some flights are on time
When an airport is operating at temporarily reduced capacity, for any reason, airlines are likely to be told how many flights they can have take-off and land within a given time. The airlines then can decide accordingly what flights leave on-time and what flights are delayed.
How to dress up on your next flight for comfort, health and safety
Expecting to get an upgrade to First Class when you dress up is generally a myth. You need elite status in the airlines' frequent flier programs. For years I've heard the advice attributed to flight attendants about what to wear to get free upgrades when flying. Most...
Airlines are common carriers — they should follow the rules
This industry enjoys a special place in the American judicial structure — they are virtually exempt from the state and local court system. Instead, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has the responsibility to protect America’s consumers from the airline industry. Airlines need to follow the rules of common carriers.
You may receive $10,000 for denied boarding compensation, but don’t count on it
Since the pandemic, overall involuntary bumping has dropped more than 77 percent. The airlines are far more astute at denied boarding compensation. The airlines by law are required to pay passengers $1,550 denied boarding compensation. Some airlines have allowed gate...
5 travel agent hotel benefits to make for a special stay
Travel agent hotel benefits can make any stay at a hotel a real vacation Many travelers who prefer to do it themselves for simple trips will only call a travel agent for something complicated or fascinating. But, in many cases, when someone is looking for a special...
Spain’s new “Big Brother Law” is a serious identity theft risk for travelers now
Spain's new "Big Brother Law" requiring visitor personal information, including financial information, is collected by hotels, AirBnBs, car rental companies, etc. It is a serious identity theft threat for travelers visiting the nation. Spain has begun to enforce Royal...
You need more vacation time in 2025. Here’s how to get it.
You need more vacation time in 2025. No, not one of these Frankencations, where you cobble a few sick days together with a weekend and pretend it’s the real deal. I mean a real vacation. One week, two weeks — maybe even a European-style getaway for a whole month. Or...
DOT should take these passenger protection actions today
Travelers United tells DOT, "Focus on already started airline passenger protection actions." Travelers United sees four areas where the DOT Secretary can change the system and get airline passenger protection actions with the stroke of a pen. We do not want to involve...
Scores of passengers suffer illness on airlines
Airline sick passenger rules force many sick passengers (even with doctor notes) to fly and allow the spread of contagious diseases. We need some common sense. And, some new, clear rules and procedures for controlling those with communicable diseases from flying.