Member Ideas

I love the online TripTik generator, but I'm not so happy about having to print out the many pages of the TripTik.  So two suggestions:

1.  Enable an option to download the TripTik to an e-reader format (mine is Kindle).

2.  Enable an option to generate an itinerary file for the planned route that can be loaded to a GPS unit (mine is TomTom)

I have been an AAA loyal member since 1985 and I rarely see if any articles devoted to single people. Most if not all of your articles on travel are devoted to couples or for families. I am a single person and I am sure there are many others like me, so I would like to make a suggestion. How about having on a regular bases travel or devote on every issue of Going Places travel articles for single people. Even your advertisements are toward couples or families with noted as double occupancy.  

I cannot make it to the AAA office during the workday.  How come AAA can’t be open on weekends or for a few evening hours during the workweek?  Sometimes my family doesn’t decide to go to the movies or an Orlando theme park until we’re having dinner Friday evening, and we can’t get our discount because you’re closed!

It would great if AAA offered one of those little keychain "FOB"s that a lot of companies offer. I find it a hassle to dig in my wallet whenever I need to get out my card to show a hotel or retailer...

I'm a college student and have been a AAA member for a couple of years (under my parent's membership). I always forget to call AAA when things have happened (I've run out of gas twice and had a flat).  She was mad because I called my dad everytime and got him out of work, instead of just calling AAA ("That's what they're there for!" she said.)

 My mom made me a homemade sticker for my dashboard that says, "Need Help? Call AAA. 1-800-222-HELP."  I see that sticker everytime I drive...so I'll never forget to just give you guys a call. I was thinking this would be helpful for others - and I'm sure you could make a much nicer sticker than the one my mom made! It's actually kind of embarassing since all my friends see it too!

I think AAA should send Going Places magazine to doctor's offices so patients can learn about the benefits of AAA.  This could greatly increase AAA's membership.  Think about how many prospects AAA could reach by just 1 issue in a doctor's office!  AAA isn't just roadside assistance!   

Offer special memberships for college and university students.  College students want to be independent from their parents and should be able to have their own membership plan specifically designed with member benefits that meet the need of these young adults today.  Also it would be great to have local discounts around the college campuses as well.

I try to "kill three birds with one stone" by cycling everywhere I can rather than use my car. I'll explain; (1) It reduces gas cost&; (2) It is better for the environment & (3) It is great exercise. I think it would be a wonderful idea and maybe encourage others who are hesitant for longer trips to cover our bicycles on our plans. Sometimes I get rather far from home and should I incur a flat or chain break I have no one I could call to rescue me. I would be willing to pay extra to have this service as an option.; Looking forward to comments Debbie

Many couples are living together as domestic partners sharing all aspects of financial responsibilities together.  Why can't AAA provide an associate member category for domestic partners?

I noticed a recent thread that was discussing a mobile App for AAA (specificially I-phone).  Just thought I would add this to the Ideas platform, so members could vote on it.

My suggestion is that the mobile interaction not be limited to just an I-phone, but all mobile devices that members could be traveling with as well.

My family are going on vacation in May and plan to take our small active and happy dog.  I have spent many hours looking for pet friendly accomodations that allow you to leave your unattended pet in the room for awhile and not add additional charge, a doggy day care that lets your pet interact with other dogs throughout the day (and not charge an arm and leg), restaurants that are pet friendly as long as you and your pet eat outside.  I found these by using many, many, search engines and it was worth it.  I think it would be great if AAA had the availability for the members to have one place to search instead.

I'd love to see more information on AAA.com about traveling with Pets. I'm sure there are a lot of members who could offer some suggestion, advice and recommendations on great places to stay.

I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve had problems in the past organizing a large family vacation for a family reunion.  Trying to coordinate all of my family members with airfare, hotel accommodations and rentals cars can be a hassle for someone who’s not that familiar with travel.  AAA could make it easier by helping plan large events as well as activities.  Not only for family reunions, but for wedding planning, honeymoons and other large events.

It would be very inexpensive for automobile manufacturers to add a relay to the Windshield Wipers so that they would automatically turn on the headlights when it is raining. Even though it is a law in many states and is also a very big safety factor there are still too many people who disregard it.    It would be a safety feature just like seat belts which were only an option many years ago...Thank You, Steven Cina

The AAA magazine seems to be heavily devoted to Cruise travel.  I am someone who has absolutely no desire to take a cruise.  I would appreciate more articles devoted to road travel to visit places within the AAA Club South area.

With more travel and fewer service stations, theallowed towing mileage needs

to be increasesd without fee increase. 5 miles in most cases is not enough.

How about 15 miles?