{"id":3629,"date":"2020-01-14T18:42:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T23:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.greatflorida.com\/?p=3629"},"modified":"2026-05-12T20:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T00:31:42","slug":"air-travel-changing-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2020\/air-travel-changing-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Travel Changing in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cAir travel has changed drastically over the years, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dustyns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" =_blank>Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GreatFlorida Insurance (opens in a new tab)\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s largest independent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"homeowners insurance (opens in a new tab)\">homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the changes have improved our travel experience, while others have been a real inconvenience. Listed are changes you can expect to see on airlines and in airports this year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3641 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1-631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_567910837-760x506-1.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.com\/advice\/travel\/ways-air-travel-will-change-2020\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rd.com\/advice\/travel\/ways-air-travel-will-change-2020\/<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Service<br \/>\nand Emotional Support Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Flying with an animal will be more difficult this year. An<br \/>\nincrease in emotional support animals on flights is responsible for an influx<br \/>\nof complaints from passengers, airline staff, as well as veteran and disability<br \/>\ngroups. Many of these animals have lashed out at people.<\/p>\n<p>In order to address the matter, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/briefing-room\/us-department-transportation-issues-final-statement-enforcement-priorities-regarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">U. S. Department of Transportation<\/a> (DOT) has issued clarifications regarding service animals on flights. Individual airlines will be required to review and adjust their policies in accordance with that guidance. A summary of the guidelines is listed below.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Airlines cannot ban a specific breed or species of<br \/>\nservice animal however they can deny specific animals they believe could pose a<br \/>\nthreat. <\/li>\n<li>Airlines can require animal owners to provide<br \/>\ndocumentation related to the animal\u2019s vaccination, training or behavior to<br \/>\ndetermine whether an animal poses a threat to the health or safety of others. <\/li>\n<li>Airlines can also require documentation for<br \/>\nflights over eight hours related to an animal\u2019s bathroom habits but cannot have<br \/>\noutright bans on animals on long flights.<\/li>\n<li>Airlines can require animals within the cabin to<br \/>\nbe tethered.<\/li>\n<li>Airlines cannot require advance notice for those<br \/>\ntraveling with traditional service animals.<\/li>\n<li>Airlines can require lobby check-in for emotional<br \/>\nsupport animals.<\/li>\n<li>Airlines can ask questions to determine a<br \/>\npassenger\u2019s need for the animal but must accept a medical for or letter that<br \/>\nmeets DOT\u2019s criteria as medical documentation. <\/li>\n<li>Airlines cannot restrict passengers from traveling<br \/>\nwith more than one service animal and can\u2019t limit the total number of animals<br \/>\non any flight.<\/li>\n<li>Airlines can deny animals that are too large or<br \/>\nheavy to be in the cabin and can prohibit animals younger than four months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The current rule states airlines are not required to accept<br \/>\nemotional support animals unless the passenger provides current documentation<br \/>\nfor their need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Families Sitting<br \/>\nTogether<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On some airlines, unless you pay an additional fee for seating assignments, your family is seated throughout the plane. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.com\/advice\/travel\/ways-air-travel-will-change-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Reader\u2019s Digest (opens in a new tab)\">Reader\u2019s Digest<\/a> reports, European regulators pushed airlines to seat families together and expects to see the United States do the same in 2020. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe practice of separating families on a flight is ridiculous, no one wants to sit next to a toddler without their parent, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dustyns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" =_blank>Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GreatFlorida Insurance (opens in a new tab)\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s top independent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"homeowners insurance (opens in a new tab)\">homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REAL ID<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler must present a REAL<br \/>\nID-compliant driver\u2019s license, state-issued enhanced driver\u2019s license, or&nbsp;other<br \/>\nacceptable forms of identification, such as a valid passport or U.S. military<br \/>\nID, to fly within the United Sates.<\/p>\n<p>Those<br \/>\nwho are unable to verify their identity will not be permitted to enter the<br \/>\nTransportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint and will not be allowed<br \/>\nto fly. This will likely cause an uptick in DMV visitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Rise in Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>January 1, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) switched from ground-based radar to satellite technology, as part of their, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/news\/fact_sheets\/news_story.cfm?newsId=19375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"NextGen (opens in a new tab)\">NextGen<\/a> project. The project is expected to improve communication and navigation across our skies.<\/p>\n<p>Airports<br \/>\nand airlines are progressively exploring new technology to make the travel<br \/>\nprocess more efficient. United Airline recently tested a new program using artificial<br \/>\nintelligence and algorithms to decide whether to hold a flight for a connecting<br \/>\npassenger. Airports are also testing new technology to address the delays and<br \/>\ntraffic around security.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"homeowners insurance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance\" target=\"_blank\">homeowners insurance<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"renters insurance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">renters insurance<\/a> often travels with you? Find out what is covered, give <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"GreatFlorida Insurance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> a call today. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-521 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-150x19.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-696x86.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 728px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 728\/90;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-150x19.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GoggleImage_Home_H_1-696x86.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance\">https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-homeowners-insurance<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cAir travel has changed drastically over the years, says Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida\u2019s largest independent homeowners insurance agency. Some of the changes have improved our travel experience, while others have been a real inconvenience. 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