When you go on vacation, the last thing you want is to be stressed out.
There are many things that are out of our control such as flight cancellations or scams. However, we can better prepare and learn how to avoid these things. The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provided tips and hints at how to avoid problems and what to do in case things go wrong.
Tips that consumers should take into consideration:
- Plan & Expect Cancellations and Delays. Pack a change of clothes, electronic device chargers and snacks in your carry-on luggage to support travel disruptions. A cancellation that impacts your return home will require additional resources, budget for an extra day or two to sustain until you can get home.
- Book early morning tickets. You will have greater options for getting to your destination timely.
- Consider traveling to a larger airport. Larger metropolitan airports offer more direct flights than regional airports. Direct flights avoid missed connections and cancellations in a city outside of your hometown or destination.
- Do your research. Consumers should always weigh in the factors of a trip before purchase, including price, location, availability of activities and cancellation policies. Also consider whether the location has any Covid-19 restrictions in place, such as testing or vaccination status, prior to booking the trip. For a secure, digital copy of your vaccination record and/or negative COVID test result, you can…
