Travelers are facing death by selfie for social media. It’s time that selfie makers use commonsense and self-respect to stay alive while making their photos. According to news reports, the teen TikTok star was there with a friend, taking a selfie at the top of...
Not fully understanding and acting within the cultural norms and legal rules at your destinations can be disastrous when traveling internationally. Being unaware of cultural rules and legal rules can cause international travelers significant difficulties. They may...
Get around the major crowds and high prices this summer: Be flexible. Life is full of compromises, and that will never be more true than when you’re traveling this summer. You will be faced with major crowds that require a lot of flexibility. Flights will be...
Want to start an argument? Just ask a random family member where to take your next vacation. Specifically, should you play it safe by returning to the same place — or try something new? Repeat your vacation from last summer? But it’s an argument worth having now....
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.
