For the past 15 years Travelers United and I have been working on the modernization of the Air Traffic Control operation. Today we had the biggest Air Traffic Control bill from DOT in the last 15 years, which is ready for implementation…at least the hardware...
Reorganize the air traffic control (ATC) operations. The US airspace faces dramatic change of the overall airspace control in the next decade. The current ATC operates for commercial and private flights that rarely exceed 100,000 aircraft. Yes, today, it is the safest...
The real issues with the air traffic control system (ATC) are the budget rules and the Congress. Travelers United has been working on reforming the ATC system for most of the past decade. I hate to say it, but the biggest problem is the House of Representatives and...
At JFK airport, an AA plane crossed the runway on which a Delta jet was taking off. Alert air traffic controllers prevented a deadly collision. Poor FAA plane incident data leaves more questions than answers. You’ve likely read about the January 15 close call...
The FAA and the airlines are battling the FCC, Verizon and AT&T over the cellular giants’ 5G C-band deployment. The FAA claims it interferes with take-offs and landings. Most air travelers in the U.S. have heard about the hullabaloo between the airline...
The current Federal Aviation Administration funding bill that controls the development of the new air traffic control system is coming up for renewal in about 600 days. It is time to start thinking about keeping the new air traffic management system on track. The...
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.
