DOT Hands Down Final Rule for Wheelchair Handling Effective 2025

  The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a final rule “Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs,” which is designed to strengthen regulations around the Air Carrier Access Act for those with mobility devices.   New Rules Defines “Mishandled” Devices and Resulting Penalties The final rule comes …

The New Rapid Rewards: Free Seat Selection and Upgrades with Two Checked Bags

  The airline announced the upgrades to the Rapid Rewards loyalty program on Monday, December 16, 2024.   A-List “Upgrades” Coincide with In-Flight Experience Improvements The changes come after a contentious fight with activist investor Elliott Investment Management. While airline chief executive Bob Jordan kept his job, the compromise came …

How to set up your American iPhone when traveling in Europe to avoid a billing “surprise”

How to set up your American iPhone when traveling in Europe to avoid a billing “surprise”

So, you’re planning to use your smartphone during your upcoming trip to Europe. Great. But how can you ensure that you’re not going to accidentally blow through all of your data when using your iPhone in Europe and come home to an $800 bill from your carrier? For starters — …