Tips for staying safe while you travel

Airline industry profits are projected to exceed $25 billion in 2024 according to the International Air Transport Association, but scammers continue taking advantage of consumers by fabricating flight cancellation notices.  

If you are buying airfare, use caution before providing your credit card information.

If you are planning an upcoming trip, keep an eye out for hotel booking scams. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of travelers falling victim to lookalike websites.

Always confirm you are on the right website before making hotel reservations.

Con artists pretend to own a vacation rental and insist on being paid directly rather than through the official rental platform. If you book with them, you’ll be out of money and face a potentially ruined vacation. 

Learn how to spot and avoid this scam - and book with trusted companies.

The world is more connected than ever before – even on vacation. If you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll likely be taking a device, or two, or three with you.

Learn how to keep your cell phone, laptop, tablet, and other devices, as well as the information stored on them, safe and secure with BBB’s cybersecurity tips for travelers.

If you’re traveling internationally, you may need to renew your passport.

This type of scam tricks U.S. citizens into paying a fee to fill out a renewal form that is a free download on the government’s website. As a result, consumers may be tricked into providing their personal and financial information on potentially unsecured websites.

For many frequent travelers, preparation for a trip involves renewing their enrollment in Trusted Traveler programs, such as TSA precheck, Global Entry, or NEXUS.

According to recent BBB Scam Tracker reports, con artists are creating lookalike websites in an attempt to trick you out of personal information and money.

Before your trip, check out BBB's tips on booking websites, cruises, air travel, and finding a good travel agent.

Get advice on travel insurance, pet boarding, and RV rentals. 

During your trip, BBB has tips for making your stay smooth.

Learn about choosing best practices for navigating your accommodations and getting around with car rentals or car-sharing apps. 

Planning a trip can be exciting but also worrisome.

See BBB's tips on how to best prepare for your trip and resources for who to contact if something goes wrong while traveling.

If you're looking to hire a travel agent, BBB helps you find one you can trust.

If you own or work for a travel agency, BBB has resources to help you be a Better Business.