|
|
| Scams, ripoffs, lawsuits, product info and more for travel consumers |
RSS Feed URL : http://www.consumeraffairs.com/rss/travelfeed.xml
Category : Travel
Total Views : 18 |
| Latest entries from this feed url |
House Joins Senate in Boosting Rail Travel
More Americans riding the rails as gas prices soar.
Protections Increased for Air Travelers with Disabilities
But travelers complain existing rules are often ignored.
TSA's Air Cargo Plans Questioned
Cargo companies would do their own security checks.
Frontier Airlines 4th Airline to Taxi into Bankruptcy
Blames dispute with its credit-card processor.
Carnival Cruise Lines to Refund $40 Million in Fuel Surcharges
Florida goes after cruise lines for retroactive charges.
American Airlines Grounds Planes For Inspection
Wiring bundles on MD-80s will be re-inspected.
FAA To Review All Airline Maintenance Procedures
Earlier warnings about outsourced maintenance ignored?
United To Reduce its Fleet By 4 Percent
Fuel costs squeezing airlines, leaving passengers with fewer flights.
Pennsylvania Sues Exchange Student Business
Operators accused of diverting funds, misleading parents and misrepresenting program.
Watch for Scams in Vacation Packages, Travel Deals
Secret fees, misleading ads, hard-sell tactics are common.
Missouri Sues Branson Timeshare Business
Executive Timbers Resort accused of deception, fraud, misrepresentation.
Airlines Hike Baggage Fees, Don't Promise Better Service
'At the end of the day, it's a price increase,' airline executive admits.
Cruise Lines Agree To Refund $21 Million In Fuel Surcharges
Florida goes after cruise lines for retroactive charges.
Feds Asked to Probe Student's Death on People to People Tour
Organization's advertising and safety claims questioned.
Hazards of Rent-A-Car Child Safety Seats
Consumer makes noise about illegal, unsafe seats; gets results.
Flight Delays, Lost Bags at Record Highs
Complaints to feds increased last year.
United Charges for Second Bag
Other carriers watching closely.
Student 'Ambassador' Dies Neglected & Alone
Minnesota youth died after climbing Mount Fuji on a People to People tour of Japan.
Feds Unveil New Airport Policy
Airports could charge higher landing fees during busy times.
TSA Site Left Passenger Data Exposed To ID Theft
Poor design, inadequate oversight, led to information breach.
New Rule Limits Lithium Batteries in Baggage
Batteries can start hard-to-fight fires.
Feds Hope to Cut Airline Delays
Traffic caps at NYC airports intended to reduce backups.
Air Travel Rule #1: Expect the Unexpected
What you need to know to avoid travel meltdown.
Airlines Working on Chronically-Late Flights
Overall airline performance slips slightly in October.
Holiday Air Travelers Should Be Prepared
Delays, snafus are likely; plan ahead to avoid frustration.
White House Opens More Airspace For Holiday Travel
Military air space opened up for holiday period.
Travel Scam Hits Southern Arizona
Scammers sell card that supposedly reaps big travel benefits.
US Airways Cuts Flights From Pittsburgh
Increasing competition leads to cutbacks.
Southwest Airlines Sticks With Open Seating
New system assigns passengers to a boarding group.
Homeland Security Imposes New Rules on Private Planes
DHS Chief Chertoff: New rules plug a large loophole.
Venice Slaps Fines on Sloppy, Shirtless Tourists
Hostesses patrol the sidewalks and canals, looking for litterers.
Passport Snarl Finally Ends
Feds claim everything's back to normal.
TSA Faulted for Lax Cargo Security
Most cargo still goes uninspected, report finds.
American Opens Posh New Terminal at JFK
More room, automated check-in should ease the pain.
Panama Canal Widening Project Starts
Wider canal should mean lower consumer prices.
Newark Delays Trigger Passenger Rights Bill in NJ
Airlines could be fined $1,000 per passenger for delays.
Windjammer Still Taking Wind Out Of Vacationers' Sails
Unpaid crews leave ships grounded, customers angry.
Problems Found With Wing Bolts On Four U.S. Planes
Newer Boeing 737s inspected after China Airlines crash.
Summer Travel Gridlock Likely to Get Worse
Labor Day promises to hold some unpleasant surprises for travelers.
Continental Passengers Fume Over New Tarmac Ordeal
Flight from Venezuela sits on runway for more than four hours.
U.S. Drivers Risk Their Lives on Foreign Roads
Unfamiliar roads, local customs, jet lag add to risk of driving abroad.
FAA Fights Proliferation of Small Planes
More and smaller planes lead to congestion headache.
Billion-Dollar LAX Gate Complex to Serve Giant Jets
New facility is long overdue, everyone admits.
Rowdy Plane Passengers Face Serious Penalties
Disruptive incidents aloft decrease this year.
Airline On-Time Performance Slips
Lost bags, cancellations up too.
Troubled Northwest Strikes New Deal With Pilots
Carrier reworks pay scale for captains, hoping to end labor shortage.
Airlines Compete for Inflight Internet
American, JetBlue, Southwest hoping to launch within a year.
Passengers to Get Restitution From Airline Collusion
British Airways, Korean Air pay $300 million each.
TSA Not On Board with Registered Traveler Programs
TSA chief thinks pre-screening programs pose a security risk.
A Seething Summer of Discontent for Northwest Airlines
Shortage of pilots means big delays, flight cancellations as Northwest struggles out of bankruptcy.
Lone Congressman Can’t Kill Amtrak
But fate of the national passenger rail system remains in doubt as Bush threatens veto.
TSA Worries About Terrorist 'Rehearsals'
Unusual incidents at four airports are cause for concern.
Congress Finds Fault With FAA's Slow Fixes
Air traffic controllers worn to a frazzle, Congressional committee finds.
Passengers Convince Cruise Line to Go Smokefree
Royal Caribbean phasing in no-smoking rule on all its ships.
'Registered Traveler' Expands to More Airports
Pre-cleared travelers get to fly through security lines.
Upstart Airlines Offer Low-Fare Alternatives to Europe
Mainline carriers scramble to match bargain fares of new international airlines.
Senator Seeks Head of FAA Chief
Sen. Charles Schumer says the FAA chief hasn't done enough to clear air traffic congestion and delays.
Short Runways Plague Brazil’s Busiest Airport
Like some busy U.S. airports, Sao Paulo's runways are short, its traffic control system overloaded.
Lack of Federal Funding Could Kill Amtrak
Congress, White House at odds over budget.
Northwest Passengers Face Uncertain Summer
Carrier cuts its flight schedule in the midst of busy summer season.
Southwest Boosts Fares, Others Follow
Price of fuel takes bite out of discount carriers as well as legacy airlines.
Feds Propose Changes in Airline Bumping Rule
Penalties for bumping passengers could go up.
Authorities Worry About Attacks on Tourists
Terror attacks a worldwide problem during peak travel times.
Iran’s Tourist Drive Ignores the U.S.
Iran beefs up tourism promotion but doesn't want dollars from the Great Satan.
British Terror Scares Mar Holiday Weekend
No major delays at U.S. airports ... yet.
Runway Run-Ins Remain Big Problem
FAA reports 31 mishaps on U.S. runways last year.
Hawaii Ferry Will Bring Islands Closer
Hawaii Superferry will run daily three-hour voyages between Maui and Oahu.
Upside-Down Coaster Leaves Riders Hanging
Power failure leaves riders stranded on ride in Hot Springs, Ark.
Pilot Shortages Plague Northwest Passengers
Pilots exceed hourly quotas, causing delays and cancellations.
Domestic Fares Fall For Summer
Major airlines have dropped domestic airfares this summer for the first time in three years.
LAX Deluge Douses Waiting Passengers
Latest setback for air travelers -- burst pipe floods terminal.
Furious Travelers Blame Feds For Passport Mess
Vacation plans go awry as agencies stumble over themselves.
Summer Brings No Relief For Fliers
Computer glitches, bad weather, plumbing problems get summer off on the wrong foot.
Passport Frenzy Forces Further Rule Change
Deadline for all passengers to show passport pushed back to June 2008.
Congress Fights Homeland Security Over Passport Snafu
Voters, travel industry protest delays, confusion.
Security Fences to Protect New York Airports
High-tech fences will be similar to the one that surrounds Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
Importer Recalls Toothpaste After FDA Warning
Tubes of Chinese-made toothpaste may contain a deadly chemical.
Flight Controllers Claim Staffing Levels at Danger Point
Controllers union points to higher than usual number of near-misses over NYC lately.
FAA’s Re-Routing Plan Could Kill Storm Delays
Airlines may be reluctant to go along though.
New Passport Rules Temporarily Suspended
State Department can't keep up with the demand.
Pilots' Pay Demands May Boost Fares
As airlines get back into the black, pilots seek to make up for lost time.
Passenger Groups Blast Feds Over Airline Service
Regulators "too busy" to meet with consumer groups.
JFK Airport Plot Renews Calls for Worker Screening
Congress considering bills that would include more surprise inspections.
Consumer Reports Finds High Fees and Guest-Gouging on the Rise
As business and leisure travel picks up, hotels cash in.
Active Hurricane Season Could Thwart Travelers
Forecasters predicting above-normal storm activity this year.
Vacation Scams Spike In Summer
Unofficial start of summer marks travel scam kick-off.
Future Security Could Feature Facial Photos
TSA rejects it but feds push ahead with "full frontal" technology.
Redeeming Frequent Flyer Miles Becomes Easier
Airlines swear they'll make more seats available ... but not right now.
Customs Staffing Shortages Translate to Long Lines
Thousands more customs agents needed to handle summer travel.
Windjammer Will Bail Out LaMer Investors
Cruise line says its investors won't take a bath.
People to People Executive Sentenced to Prison
Finance director stole money from student travel organization.
American Strands Another Planeload of Passengers
Bags of potato chips don't mollify travelers.
The Changing Face of First Class
International airlines take first class into new stratospheres but it is disappearing at home.
Scientist Worries WiFi May Harm Children
Wireless Internet becoming more widespread than cell phones, heightening the risk, prominent Brit argues.
Start-Up Airline Banks on Rock-Bottom Prices
Skybus starts with low fares, charges extra for just about everything.
Homeland Security Eases Passport Rules for Kids
New rules make it easier for children entering the U.S. by land or sea.
Packed Planes in March Suggest Summer Crunch
A sardine-can summer awaits air travelers.
Bush May Veto Airport Screening Machines
White House dislikes provision that would let TSA workers unionize.
Air Travelers Association Opposes Passenger Bill of Rights
Proposed new rules would only make matters worse, ATA argues.
Lower Cruise Fares Lure Spring Break Crowd
Partying collegians not always a good mix with the more sedate cruise set.
Competition Comes to Registered Traveler Services
More private companies offering VIP airport treatment for those able to pay.
Hawaiian Airlines Displaces JetBlue in Quality Ratings
Heavy passenger loads drag down performance, add to baggage woes.
TSA Dragnet Aims to Block Potential Threats
Agents targeting southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico airports first for stepped-up surveillance of airport workers.
The Sky's the Limit with Open Skies
European Union set to approve opening flights between U.S. and Europe.
FAA Forbids Controllers from Working Alone
Agency says it will start enforcing its rule after fatal Kentucky crash.
Screening Screeners Isn't Enough; TSA Steps Up Employee Screenings
Alleged gun-running by Florida airport worker dramatizes the problem.
Naked City Comes to Life in Phoenix Airport
Now undergoing its final test in Phoenix, new see-through screener may head to LAX and JFK next.
Passport Rules Shift Spring Break Geography
More collegians headed for mainland, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands beaches.
Spirit Airlines Fiddles with Fare Structure
Baggage, beverage fees go up, fares may come down.
Feds Consider New Lithium Battery Restrictions on Airplanes
Recent fires aboard airliners may mean new rules for transporting laptops, cell phones, etc.
Long Tarmac Delays Still Common
Continental Express, American, American Eagle take top spots in the runway delay derby.
Problems Persist for US Airways Passengers
Integration of US Airways/America West reservation system gets bumpy.
Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc with United Flights
Flight sits on O'Hare runway for 7 hours before being canceled.
Feds Want Probe of Airline Strandings
Department of Transportation looking into JetBlue, American Airlines incidents.
American Tourist Kills Mugger in Costa Rica
Cruise ship passengers attacked, ex-Marine responds.
JetBlue Sits Out NY Storm While Others Fly
Leery of sitting on the tarmac, JetBlue cancels flights while other airlines fly.
Airline Passenger Bill Of Rights Introduced In Senate
Senate bill sets three-hour limit on runway delays.
TSA Adds Security Checks for Airport Employees
Atlanta is the latest airport to start random searches of employees.
US Airways Still Sorting Out Lost Bags
Huge backlog in Philadelphia seems to defies solution.
|
|
|
