Disclosure of social media influencers remains rare. Travel social media influencers continue to rake in large amounts of money for promoting certain companies to their followers. Despite the Federal Trade Commission being very clear that social media influencers must...
Travelers United is fighting the plague of unchecked social media influencers. Are they ads or legitimate editorials? Travel social media influencers continue to rake in large amounts of money to promote certain companies to their followers. Despite the Federal Trade...
Our FTC should guarantee truth in advertising Many users know that what they see on Instagram is not real life. There is a lot of uncertainty of truth behind those incredible photos. Yet what happens when the manipulation behind the camera on Instagram posts is more...
Undisclosed advertising is a growing problem in social media Paid influencers are a form of advertising. Everything that paid influencers do or wear can be monetized. And it is. Yes, there are FTC advertising rules. The enforcement however is non-existent. The Bucket...
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.
