{"id":352712,"date":"2016-04-04T10:42:08","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights.html"},"modified":"2024-12-09T12:57:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T17:57:00","slug":"travel-rules-and-rights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights.html","title":{"rendered":"Rights to Travel: Consumer Protections and Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <div\n    data-testid=\"fl-general-title\"\n    class=\"fl-general-title fl-flex fl-gap20 fl-items-end\"\n>\n    <div class=\"fl-general-title-heading fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <h1\n            class=\"fl-h1 fl-general-title-title fl-no-spacing\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-general-title-title\"\n        >\n            Rights to Travel: Consumer Protections and Rules\n        <\/h1>\n        <p\n            class=\"fl-general-title-description fl-text-xl fl-no-margin\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-general-title-description\"\n        >\n             Consumer protection laws protect travelers in frustrating situations. Several federal government agencies oversee and enforce these rules and regulations covering traveling consumers.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/melissa-bender-esq\/\">Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            December 09, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>FindLaw&#8217;s Rights to Travel section covers the basics of consumer rules and rights for travelers. This information will help you be more prepared and informed the next time you book airfare or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/tips-on-how-to-book-a-hotel-room.html\">hotel accommodations<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\n<div\n    class=\"fl-category-overview\"\n    data-testid=\"fl-category-overview\"\n>\n    <div\n        class=\"fl-accordion fl-category-overview-container\"\n        id=\"category-overview\"\n        data-testid=\"fl-accordion\"\n    >\n                    <div\n               class=\"fl-accordion-item fl-category-overview-item\"\n               id=\"section-1-category-overview\"\n               aria-labelledby=\"button-1-category-overview\"\n               data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n            >\n                <h2\n                    class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-accordion-header\"\n                >\n                    <button\n                        id=\"button-1-category-overview\"\n                        aria-label=\"Category 1 content\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"section-1-category-overview\"\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                    >\n                        Air Travel Rules\n                        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <i\n                                class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div\n                    class=\"fl-accordion-content\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-accordion-content\"\n                    id=\"content-1-category-overview\"\n                >\n                    <ul class=\"fl-no-margin fl-list\">\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/air-travel-rules-faq.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Air Travel Rules: FAQ<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/air-travel-carry-on-items-luggage-and-security-screening.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Guide to TSA Restrictions: From Carry-On Items to Security Checkpoints<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/airline-rules.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Air Travel Rules<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/airlines-and-unaccompanied-minors.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Airlines and Unaccompanied Minors<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/the-tsa-pre-program-overview.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>TSA PreCheck Program Overview<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/lost-baggage-compensation-and-the-law.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Lost Baggage Compensation and the Law<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/airline-deregulation-act-overview.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/plane-ticket-refunds-and-the-law.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Plane Ticket Refunds and the Law<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div\n               class=\"fl-accordion-item fl-category-overview-item\"\n               id=\"section-2-category-overview\"\n               aria-labelledby=\"button-2-category-overview\"\n               data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n            >\n                <h2\n                    class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-accordion-header\"\n                >\n                    <button\n                        id=\"button-2-category-overview\"\n                        aria-label=\"Category 1 content\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"section-2-category-overview\"\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                    >\n                        Hotel and Rental Car Rules\n                        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <i\n                                class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div\n                    class=\"fl-accordion-content\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-accordion-content\"\n                    id=\"content-2-category-overview\"\n                >\n                    <ul class=\"fl-no-margin fl-list\">\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/tips-on-how-to-book-a-hotel-room.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Tips on How to Book a Hotel Room<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/do-i-have-to-buy-the-rental-car-insurance-coverage.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Do I Need To Buy Rental Car Insurance Coverage?<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/hotel-questions-and-answers.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Hotel Guest Legal Rights: FAQ<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/hotel-and-rental-car-rules.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Hotel and Rental Car Rules<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div\n               class=\"fl-accordion-item fl-category-overview-item\"\n               id=\"section-3-category-overview\"\n               aria-labelledby=\"button-3-category-overview\"\n               data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n            >\n                <h2\n                    class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-accordion-header\"\n                >\n                    <button\n                        id=\"button-3-category-overview\"\n                        aria-label=\"Category 1 content\"\n                        aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        aria-controls=\"section-3-category-overview\"\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                    >\n                        Travel Issues and Disputes\n                        <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <i\n                                class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div\n                    class=\"fl-accordion-content\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-accordion-content\"\n                    id=\"content-3-category-overview\"\n                >\n                    <ul class=\"fl-no-margin fl-list\">\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/how-to-file-a-complaint-against-an-airline.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>How To File a Complaint Against an Airline<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/how-to-resolve-disputes-while-traveling.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>How To Resolve Travel-Related Consumer Disputes<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/should-you-use-a-travel-agent.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Using a Travel Agent: FAQ<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/travel-scams-faq.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Travel Scams FAQ<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                                <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item fl-flex\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-container\">\n                                <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right small\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-list-control-text\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/travel-insurance-benefits.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                                    <span>Travel Insurance Benefits<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Travel and Events: Overview<\/h2>\r\n<p>Even travel and sporting events can trigger consumer protection issues. Traveling typically involves a number of consumer agreements and contracts, including rental car agreements and airline reservations. Consumers often form contracts without even knowing it, like those printed on the back of tickets for travel or for sports events. Even just parking in a lot may have legal consequences that consumers are unaware of.<\/p>\r\n<p>An experienced consumer protection or personal injury attorney is well-versed in state and federal laws protecting consumers and has experience pursuing such lawsuits. FindLaw&#8217;s Consumer Protection section has articles on federal aviation rules, articles about protecting your identity, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, state-specific information about lemon laws and much more.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Challenges When Traveling<\/h2>\r\n<p>Traveling can come with unexpected challenges and stress. Travelers can experience many unfortunate realities, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Refused entry on a plane<\/li>\r\n<li>Getting stranded in a city after a delayed fight<\/li>\r\n<li>Overbooked hotels<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>In this section, you can find articles on:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Air transportation and federal aviation rules for luggage and security<\/li>\r\n<li>How to resolve a dispute while traveling<\/li>\r\n<li>Tips for booking a hotel rights and your legal rights as a hotel guest<\/li>\r\n<li>Avoiding travel scams and fraud<\/li>\r\n<li>FAQ on air travel rules<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Air Travel Laws, Regulations, and Federal Agencies<\/h2>\r\n<p>Several federal regulations and travel policies protect consumers and ensure their safety and rights when&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/airline-rules.html\">traveling by air<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>National security travel regulations, like those established under the Patriot Act and by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Homeland Security<\/a>&nbsp;(DHS), also impact travelers. These rules and security protocols are designed to improve airport security and surveillance but have implications for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/torts-and-personal-injuries\/right-to-privacy-cases-overview.html\">privacy<\/a>&nbsp;and some civil liberties.<\/p>\r\n<p>For example, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulates&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/air-travel-carry-on-items-luggage-and-security-screening.html\">airline security<\/a>, including screening processes and restrictions on items consumers can bring on board. But, issues like TSA profiling or putting people on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/security-screening\/travel-redress-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No Fly List<\/a>&nbsp;can disrupt travel plans and raise important questions about rights and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/constitution.findlaw.com\/amendment5\/annotation05.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">due process<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/travel\/trusted-traveler-programs\/global-entry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry<\/a>&nbsp;program, which streamlines clearance for pre-approved travelers arriving in the U.S., can sometimes lead to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/visas\/border-entry-rules.html\">refusal of entry<\/a>&nbsp;or unexpected delays if the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) questions or revokes a traveler&#8217;s status.<\/p>\r\n<p>In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation finalized&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/briefing-room\/biden-harris-administration-announces-final-rule-requiring-automatic-refunds-airline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a new rule<\/a>&nbsp;making it easier for travelers to get automatic refunds for:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Airfare<\/li>\r\n<li>Baggage fees<\/li>\r\n<li>In-flight services and upgrades<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Before this rule, there was no set&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/plane-ticket-refunds-and-the-law.html\">standard for reimbursements<\/a>&nbsp;in the event of delayed or canceled flights or delayed baggage.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Airline Passenger Rights<\/h2>\r\n<p>The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) established the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/airconsumer\/fly-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airline Passengers&#8217; Bill of Rights<\/a>, which set requirements for:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Compensation for denied boarding or &quot;bumping&quot;<\/li>\r\n<li>Time limits and rules for tarmac delays (with some exemptions for air traffic and safety reasons)<\/li>\r\n<li>Clear communication about flight status and cancellations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/airline-deregulation-act-overview.html\">flight gets overbooked<\/a>, most airlines will ask for volunteers to take a later flight before bumping passengers. Airlines incentivize passengers to voluntarily give up their seats by offering:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flight vouchers<\/li>\r\n<li>Meals vouchers and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/per-diem.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">per diem<\/a>&nbsp;allowances<\/li>\r\n<li>Other perks like priority seating<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If an airline doesn&#8217;t get enough volunteers, it will bump passengers. If this happens to you, the airline&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/individuals\/aviation-consumer-protection\/bumping-oversales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">must compensate you<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Up to 200% (up to $775) of your one-way ticket price if your new flight arrives between 1-2 hours after your original arrival time<\/li>\r\n<li>Up to 400% (up to $1,500) of your one-way ticket price if your new flight arrives more than two hours after your original arrival time<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Airlines do not have to compensate you if your new flight arrives an hour or less after your original arrival time. Compensation criteria are slightly different for international flights.<\/p>\r\n<p>The DOT also enacted the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/civilrights\/discrimination\/air-passengers-with-disabilities.html\">Air Carrier Access Act<\/a>&nbsp;(ACAA), which prohibits airlines from discriminating against passengers with disabilities. It also requires airlines to provide accommodations for passengers with disabilities.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Travel Disputes: Annoying or Illegal?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Just because a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/how-to-resolve-disputes-while-traveling.html\">travel issue<\/a>&nbsp;is inconvenient and frustrating doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean it&#8217;s unlawful. For example, hotel management entering your room without permission can be problematic and rude \u2014 but it&#8217;s not illegal (in most cases). Refusal of a disability accommodation by an airline is illegal.<\/p>\r\n<p>Traveling typically involves several consumer agreements and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-contracts-forms\/contracts-faq.html\">contracts<\/a>, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Airline reservations<\/li>\r\n<li>Hotel room bookings<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/do-i-have-to-buy-the-rental-car-insurance-coverage.html\">Rental car<\/a>&nbsp;agreements<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The conditions agreed upon when booking can include clauses that allow for certain changes, which can be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-contracts-forms\/breach-of-contract-and-lawsuits.html\">legally binding<\/a>. Always check the details before and after booking your tickets or accommodations.<\/p>\r\n<p>Understanding what situations the law covers versus what is contractually allowed will help you better handle mishaps. Keeping records like your boarding pass, hotel confirmation, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/lost-baggage-compensation-and-the-law.html\">luggage payment receipt<\/a>&nbsp;is helpful in case an issue arises.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you can&#8217;t resolve the issue with the company directly, consider disputing the charge with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/credit-banking-finance\/are-you-liable-for-unauthorized-credit-card-charges.html\">credit card issuer<\/a>. Some credit card companies may refund charges for services not rendered.<\/p>\r\n<p>Travel providers like airlines, hotels, and cruise lines can refuse to provide service for various reasons, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Safety concerns<\/li>\r\n<li>Inappropriate behavior<\/li>\r\n<li>Non-compliance with company policies<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>As long as it does not discriminate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/civilrights\/discrimination.html\">against a protected class<\/a>, an airline can legally refuse service. For example, an airline can legally refuse to board an intoxicated passenger. They can also remove a passenger from a flight for yelling at a flight attendant.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Hiring a Travel Agent or Travel Agency<\/h2>\r\n<p>Most consumers are comfortable making their own travel arrangements. But, working with a travel service can be helpful for international travel, remote locations, or complex itineraries. Besides booking airfare, accommodations, and recreation, agents can help with:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Currency exchange rates<\/li>\r\n<li>Gathering&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/visas\/passport-resources.html\">travel documentation<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Handling issues like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/travel-rules-and-rights\/plane-ticket-refunds-and-the-law.html\">flight cancellations<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Travel agents get compensation from travel suppliers and, as a result, have a degree of loyalty to the suppliers. But, many state courts have ruled that travel agents have special duties and obligations to clients. The most obvious duty of a travel agent is to make and confirm client reservations. But agents have other duties to their clients as well:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Duty to warn of any negative information that&#8217;s not obvious<\/li>\r\n<li>Duty to inform of important travel information<\/li>\r\n<li>Duty to investigate and stay informed about any conditions that could affect travel plans<\/li>\r\n<li>Duty to disclose supplier&#8217;s identity delivering services (like a cruise line or tour service)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Hiring an Attorney for Travel Issues<\/h2>\r\n<p>If an airline, hotel, or rental car company has broken its contract with you or infringed on your rights, you can contact a local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/consumer-protection\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consumer protection attorney<\/a>&nbsp;for help. An attorney can determine your eligibility for certain reimbursements or legal remedies under consumer laws.<\/p>\r\n<p>Airlines and hotel groups have robust legal resources and typically teams of attorneys. 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