Airline passengers can change tickets and correct errors within 24 hours of purchase Way back in 2012 the Department of Transportation (DOT) promulgated the 24-hour rule. This regulation requires airlines to provide travelers booking flights 24 hours to change them....
5 airport danger points where infrequent fliers slow things down. There’s a scene in the movie “Up in the Air” that made most regular travelers either laugh or shake their heads in rueful agreement — George Clooney is telling his assistant about...
These 7 mistakes to avoid at TSA airport security checkpoints can cause major problems. Most air travelers arrive at the airport with enough time before their flight so that a delay at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) airport security checkpoints...
I’ve got 5 big mistakes at airport security to avoid that could delay you at security, possibly miss your flight, get fined, or even be jailed. Accidentally touching an agent and not realizing you have prohibited items in your carry-on may be airport security...
I have a dozen tips to help speed you through TSA airport security and avoid air travel disruption. While it’s unlikely that going through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoint will delay you so much. You’ll rarely miss...
The CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel. If you’re flying, you need to be aware of and comply with TSA’s COVID-19 pandemic rule changes put into place at their airport security checkpoints. Since early last year, while some Americans continued to...
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.
