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Will the Google’s buyout of ITA get caught in a DOT regulation trap?

by Charlie Leocha | Dec 20, 2010

One of the dramas going on in Washington is the antitrust analysis proceeding regarding the buyout of ITA Software by Google. Basically, Google, which has the most in-depth knowledge of passengers, is looking to purchase ITA Software, that powers every online travel...

Will the Google's buyout of ITA get caught in a DOT regulation trap?

by Charlie Leocha | Dec 20, 2010

One of the dramas going on in Washington is the antitrust analysis proceeding regarding the buyout of ITA Software by Google. Basically, Google, which has the most in-depth knowledge of passengers, is looking to purchase ITA Software, that powers every online travel...

Are cities being penny-wise and pound foolish with online travel taxes?

by Charlie Leocha | Dec 19, 2010

Washington, DC, has entered the great online travel hotel tax chase. Somehow, the city which for years has charged taxes to hotels for rooms that they sell have decided that they need to charge taxes to those who resell hotel rooms at a mark-up, even though they are...

Consumer Travel Alliance and Business Travel Coalitions file reply comments dealing with airline price transparency

by Charlie Leocha | Dec 19, 2010

The Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA) and the Business Travel Coalition (BTC) filed reply comments to those filed by a group of airlines regarding transparency of airline fees. The airline comments are seeking to present the disagreements about a pending Department of...

What we’re watching: Paris in 3D, Story of Prohibition by Jules

by Charlie Leocha | Dec 18, 2010

Videos today from great friends of mine. Karen Cummings sent me this wonderful 3D video of Paris. Google promises more to come and there will be more to come from Karen about this video during the week coming up. Jules Older just posted his not so ironic video on...
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These accomplishments have been achieved by working closely with our members, national media, the travel industry, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Congress and many other agencies.

  • – Removal of restaurant fees from DC area eateries — this is an ongoing project
  • – Creation of DOT Dashboard to outline consumer rights after cancellation of a flight
  • – Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
  • – Creation of the Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protections
  • – Advertised airfares now include airfare plus, mandatory taxes and fees
  • – Lost/damaged/delayed luggage compensation limit increased to $3,800
  • – Passengers have 24 hours to change or cancel their nonrefundable tickets without penalty
  • – Once an airfare is purchased, that airfare and ancillary fees cannot be increased
  • – Families flying together act passed by Congress that requires family members 13 years of age and younger to sit with other family members at no additional cost.

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