Travelers United works with aviation industry on sustainable aviation fuel
The Sustainable Skies Act has been at least a decade coming. Years ago, when environmental groups were battling airlines, Travelers United met with them to show how economic reality was matching environmental needs. The carbon emissions reduction resulted in an increase in the industry’s bottom line. The goals of environmental carbon reduction and aviation profits fit together.
Is my hotel room safe? Can I leave my valuables? Here’s how to find out.
It’s that moment of hesitation before you head out the door. The one where you ask, “What about my hotel room safety? Is it safe to leave my valuables in my hotel room?” It happens to me often, not just because I practically live in hotels but also because I often...
Airline consumers really want to know the full cost of travel
Two recent stories distorted what consumers want when they buy airline tickets. Passengers really don’t care how many fees there are. Nor, do they hate ancillary fees. Consumers just want a way to see the full cost of travel prior to purchasing a ticket.
Why you might want to splurge for preferred or premium economy seats
If you want a less-stressful flight, it may be worth a splurge for preferred or premium seats. If you're an elite level flier already booked for holiday travel you probably have your seat assignments confirmed, so you can disregard this post. Ditto if you're an...
Real ID deadline of May 7 is 31 days away and it is “real,” with painful flexibility
The May 7 Real ID deadline is just 31 days away. You'll still likely be able to fly without a Real ID — for now — but you will suffer some pain, including airport security checkpoint delays. The Real ID deadline is thirty-one days away. The deadline will not be...
Why can foreign transaction fees apply here in the USA?
US consumers waste millions of dollars each year paying foreign transaction fees on credit cards. In many cases don’t even know they are paying these fees. Half of all credit card users don’t know whether their card has a foreign fee. But that is only part of the problem.
When it comes to airline delays, human travel advisors/agents will still beat technology
The short moral of this long story. When things get difficult, get human travel advisors/agents involved. If you don’t have a travel agent, look for the shortest line possible. When the line is more than a few people long, get on the phone as soon as you can. (If you have enough status for a preferred airline phone number, make sure you have that number.)
Mommy, where is the restroom? I have to go!
Finding a place to go to the bathroom has always been a problem for tourists. For years fast-food restaurants and coffee houses were the only places with public restrooms. And, today, many are not open to the public during the uncertainty of the pandemic. Regular restaurants are closed in many cities and states, except for take out. And that means far fewer toilets for the traveling public.
5 airline passenger rights most travelers don’t know they have
There are only a few times that airline passengers get compensation from airlines. When airlines are late and connections are lost, passengers are expected, here in the USA, to keep a stiff upper lip and travel on. When bad weather disrupts schedules, passengers are left high and dry.
Why you can’t good night’s sleep while traveling
Comfort has gone out the window. Here's what to do to get a good night's sleep. Janet Heller wishes the hotel she recently booked in Chicago had come with a warning label. After she checked in, she started hearing sirens. And that's when she looked outside her window....