Smart travelers make these eight passport mistakes People who travel internationally are generally among the savviest travelers. But they can still make mistakes — and some of the most common ones involve passports. As you start international travel again, make sure...
New passport programs can speed travelers through control — six months ago it took four months to get a passport, today less than two months! The post-pandemic start-up of international travel means the need for passport renewals to travel. Plus, lacking personnel and...
Make international travel easier and less stressful with these customs agents’ tips. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) presents this list of tips for anyone traveling internationally. These tips can be found in the CBP “Know Before You Go” booklet. Knowing...
Arriving in a foreign nation by air is not difficult upon landing. However, crossing international land borders can be tedious and nerve-wracking. Crossing international land borders can be tricky. By air, if you have a passport valid for your destination and all...
Each year too many Americans run afoul of rules when they return through US Customs. Honesty and preparation will go a long way in preventing fines and more severe consequences. More than a few US travelers return home from an international journey ruined due to an...
Global Entry is a government program that works wonderfully Global Entry is important again. If you allowed your old memberships to lapse because you were not traveling internationally, sign up again. Moving through airports is seamless with Global Entry. My wife and...
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.
