Cashless toll roads, another hazard for car renters
Think of it as an invisible road hazard.
The Navigator
Do we need an International Travelers Bill of Rights?
One moment, 8-year-old Brent Midlock was swimming in a shallow saltwater pool at an all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The next, he was gone.
Hartford tarmac stranding doesn’t justify new laws
The Halloween weekend stranding of more than 1,000 airline passengers at Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Conn., brought the tarmac delay activists out in full force again, pushing for new laws that they claim would prevent lengthy ground delays.
Another tax on air travelers? It’s nonsense
Rochelle Peachey is no stranger to high taxes and fees on airline tickets. A frequent flier between Miami and London, she routinely sees government charges that double the price of her ticket.
Are new fee disclosure rules any good?
Search for a flight between Washington and Los Angeles on United.com and you’ll find a notice posted high above the fares saying, “Additional baggage charges may apply.”
The travel industry moves to preempt customer complaints
When Jason Plott’s Western Caribbean cruise was delayed because of dense fog in Galveston, Tex., earlier this year, Carnival offered two possible resolutions before casting off: Either a full refund or an abridged cruise, which included an onboard credit and a discount off a future vacation.
Stop obsessing over airfares, and buy now
Should I wait for a fare sale or buy my airline ticket now?
Are we traveling in a police state?
As she waited for her flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Medford, Ore., last month, Linda Morrison noticed something unusual in the waiting area.
Car rental agencies and cities get ready to go head-to-head over taxes again
Ready for Round 2 of car rental companies vs. cities?
Does the TSA Secure Flight program mean more money for the airlines?
Jesse Demastrie and his wife flew from Washington to Las Vegas without incident the day after Christmas. TSA agents waved them through the screening area, and United Airlines allowed the couple to board the aircraft.