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Making Travel Better. For You. With You. We educate travelers on their rights, and we educate lawmakers & regulators on consumer needs. A nonpartisan 501(c)3.
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FAA Part 121 safety regulations have kept U.S. aviation as the safest mode of transportation in the world. But, there is a loophole rule--Part 135 skirts a host of scheduled-airline safety regulations. And now bureaucracy has taken over. Learn more. https://t.co/W7tHwpsd8z
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Yes, rates for flights, cruises, hotels, and more do often go down, but, then, they often go up, sometimes as much as 50%. So, the question remains--when is the best time to book travel. Here are some options to maybe book early but change and safe later. https://t.co/lYX5BMPszH
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Cruising can be a great way for seniors or those who are mobility impaired to travel--just one room & no need to unpack & repack. Despite the pluses, here are 6 things for seniors to consider &^ to plan ahead for to make sure your cruise is the best. https://t.co/2TJb9WrN5I
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It seems most of our readers stayed close to home this holiday season. Did you travel?
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Hard to imagine anything worse than having to sleep on the floor in the airport because your flight was delayed or cancelled. But, people do it. Here's some advice on how to avoid it per claiming your rights or how deal with it if it's the only solution. https://t.co/6TQQyRi7MU
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Do you still make New Year's resolutions? TU founder and director Charlie Leocha does and they might be some you'll want to adopt yourself. Here's one we hope comes to pass: I resolve to see new ways that my projects will begin to pay off. https://t.co/HgeTHmbLBH
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Here's a New Year's resolution for you--check the expiration date on your passport. Time flies when you're having fun, but many countries require that your passport is good for at least six months to allow entry. Here's more important passport advice. https://t.co/eTJSqnncjb
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Having secure WiFi both at home and when traveling is essential. Join Travelers United Plus and you'll get secure WiFi through a VPN as part of the membership fee. Use it anywhere at any time, plus it covers five connected devices. Learn more. https://t.co/onHBwshQXF
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2025 is definitely not going out like a lamb when it comes to weather--there seems to be snow, ice, and even “black ice” everywhere. Here are 19 tips to help stay safe this winter. Biggest one: Be sure your vehicle is winterized. Learn more. https://t.co/cdYz1DaksQ
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Accessible travel is vital for social inclusion, medical needs, and overall well-being, especially for older adults. The good news is that accessible travel is now more common and doable. Learn more about the NCOA guide designed to make travel accessible. https://t.co/NhlBbk5RFe
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So many ways to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Travelers United it looking forward to better travel for everyone as we head into 2026.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in many languages of travel. As we strive to understand each other, may we get to know our friends better.
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One thing about travel errors--you don’t have to be an occasional traveler to screw up. Biggies to check and recheck include dates and times of travel, plus the price (you may not be getting what you think you are). It's easy to make mistakes. Learn more. https://t.co/ALvZt9npc4
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Yes, most airplanes are crowded these days -- a good reason for passengers to be more considerate to fellow fliers. It is often not the case. Read on to see if you have either been guilty of or encountered some of this shameless air travel behavior. https://t.co/vlfQuDkKhI
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It would be so nice if Santa could actually make these Christmas wishes for airline travelers come true. That might happen if the airlines decided to become amazingly Santa-like. Would one of these airline travel changes be your Christmas wish for Santa? https://t.co/pz2z1Kcvdw
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What one airline improvement do you think would make flying more civil? The majority of our readers believe that enhancing cabin comfort is the key.
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As travelers think about their 2026 trips, personal safety should be considered. It’s been a busy year for government travel warnings, but are they addressing the personal risk factors? Read on to ensure you know the dangers before you commit to a trip. https://t.co/3qEyNJLMzc
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Even with many people using the internet to plan their travel, travel agents are busy and in demand. While this tells what not to do when hiring a travel agent, it also reveals why it might be a good idea to plan your next trip via a travel agent. https://t.co/ekOrHMeuJ1
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Surprise--the Trump administration is rolling back airline regulations, one being airline fee (like baggage and seating fees) disclosure. Seems the airlines asked (or demanded) them to. Trump needs to protect air travelers, not the airlines! Learn more. https://t.co/x81x0UqwlH
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Our skies will soon be hosting rockets, drones, and flying cars along with airplanes. The development of flight is moving quickly but planning and unified regulation? Will NASA and the FAA be able to handle all the changes that are rapidly approaching? https://t.co/3v6kJx1PLm
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