The time is overdue for the airlines to be held responsible for not following FAA regulations by not denying visibly drunk passengers from boarding and serving visibly drunk passengers inflight. Last July, a parent of a 16-year-old daughter filed a federal lawsuit...
The smartphone travel apps are tools for travelers to maintain detailed itineraries, be a GPS on driving trips, keep tabs on TSA security at airports, track planes and cruise ships, etc. The smartphone travel apps are important tools for travelers. They can help...
These airport security dos and don’ts will help with problems at security checkpoints. Often, air travel isn’t easy. Getting through TSA security or airport security internationally can be challenging, with different rules in different countries and...
It’s critical to secure carry-on bags overhead. They especially need protecting when you’re not seated or asleep. Last week, my column was devoted to securing checked luggage during air travel. Unfortunately, it’s not just checked luggage security...
I have 20 don’t-miss cruise experiences for your next voyage. There are many cruise experiences that you’ll learn on your first or second cruise that you likely didn’t anticipate. The importance of learning about the ship’s various public areas...
Crucial and costly mistakes while planning, booking and preparing for a cruise can cost cruisers dearly. This week, I’ve got 9 pre-cruise mistakes for you to learn about and avoid that friends, family, readers and I have made in the past. I’m currently...
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.
