Traveler Advocate Resources

Recent news stories have highlighted travel incidents between travelers, airlines and security authorities. Crimes against travelers have also been on the rise in various destinations. While we always hope for the best when it comes to traveling, it can be helpful to know what your rights and responsibilities are as a traveler, and where you can turn to for help.

Your rights as a traveler will vary depending on how and where you travel. There are different guidelines, rules and resources available which may vary by destination; both within the United States and abroad. Listed below are some key resources to review before you travel, so you can make informed decisions should the need arise.

The U.S. Department of State has information and resource links to HelpAmerican Citizen Victims of Crime, both abroad and across the United States.

Other helpful links from the Department of State include:

EmergencyAssistance resources and information are available. Outside of seeking medical attention, when traveling abroad, if an issue of safety arises, the best place to turn is the nearest Embassy or Consulate.

LegalConsiderations for Americans oversees are reviewed on this page, for both public and private situations which travelers may face.

Alertsand Warnings are issued through the US Dept. of State, before you go, be sure you know.

To understand your rights when flying, check out the FlyRights Guide provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation. This extensive guide covers everything from airline safety, to overbooking situations, delayed flights and filing a complaint.

The FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 was signed into Law by President Obama. While some consumer protection was more clearly defined, other areas were not, such as overbooked flight situations. Here is an in-depth review of Aviation ConsumerProtections, where they have been and where they stand now.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) organization, which most major cruise companies belong to, has created a CruiseIndustry Passenger Bill of Rights. All member cruise companies agree to adhere to the policies set forth to protect passengers through accountability, consistency and transparency. 

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