Explore the world with our NCOA guide designed to make travel accessible, enjoyable, and worry-free for those using wheelchairs, walkers, and canes. This was produced by the National Council on Aging, NCOA. The full report is the Mobility-Friendly Travel Guide. Other...
I have suggestions to help you travel with technology more easily and reduce the amount of gear you need to keep them going. Travel with technology, particularly international trips, is often substantial these days. Supporting the technology without a large bag of...
Airline on-time statistics are posted on airline websites, but they are not easy to find. On-time statistics are important for travelers. DOT recognizes this importance. Travelers use arrival times in order to plan for enough time to get to connecting flights. Many...
More and more of us are using Apple AirTags and Tile Trackers. Since more people are flying, lost luggage is a growing market. These devices are developed to find items that often get lost. This development is perfect for travelers. They know where their checked bags...
Bad news: Airfares are rising again in 2025, with domestic ticket prices expected to climb 10 to 15 percent, according to a new prediction. But there’s good news, too. In some destinations, prices will fall this year. You have to know where to find low airfares....
Conventional wisdom was to be an early bird and book airline tickets as early as possible. Back years ago, that was true, especially with mileage award tickets. Early birds got the rewards. I have memories of waiting up until midnight 330 days or so in advance in...
Here are 13 top tips to help you prevent missing and stolen luggage on your next international or domestic flight. I’m back home from the month’s long land and cruise vacation that I’ve been writing about. Checked luggage problems can hit any trip....
New packing systems may help with the coming new world of domestic travel Recently, I got sucked into watching packing system videos on YouTube. Sure, many of them, and oodles of time can be wasted watching them all. After watching for a while, I selected these...
Here is a recap of the DOT denied boarding rules today. Note the exceptions to these rules. Passengers must meet the required check-in times. No compensation is needed. Passengers should check the airline’s “boarding priority.” Passengers should know...
Eliminate lost valuables. You’d be surprised how many people lose them on vacation. A lot of valuables. I talk to travelers every day who have misplaced something while they are on the road, and they wish they had known how to eliminate lost valuables on vacation....
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.
