BBB Tip: Fly Safely on Your Vacation

 

Are you thinking about traveling by air for a few days? 

Before clicking the button to buy tickets, BBB recommends the following:

  • Check current requirements for domestic and international travel. Check the Centers for Disease Control in the U.S for domestic and international travel. In Canada, look for Canadian travel advisories.
  • Make sure everyone who is traveling has the appropriate ID. The new deadline for REAL ID enforcement is May 3, 2023; however, make certain parties traveling together have a current compliant ID as required by each state.
  • Read all cancellation policies carefully. Not all situations require a full refund of the ticket value and fees if your flight is canceled. Each online travel agency, airline and broker is different.
  • Book tickets only after reviewing travel restrictions. Save time and stress by reading the updated status of restrictions on the Centers for Disease Control website.
  • Consider trip insurance. Have a complete understanding of what the policy does and does not cover.
  • Be an informed traveler. Refer to the Department of Transportation website for details on consumer issues, filing complaints and other aviation information.
  • Avoid hidden fees. Read the fine print!

Flying isn’t the only aspect of your trip to consider. Here are some other travel-related resources from BBB:

During the holiday or any time of year, find ways to travel safely and avoid scams. If you plan to travel to or from Canada, check for travel advisories. Remember to report any suspicious activities to BBB Scam Tracker and sign up for Scam Alerts.

 

Information courtesy of the Better Business Bureau