Established airspace has accommodated space travel for decades. Drones and flying cars, not so long. FAA, NASA, and the military have been working for decades on the development of rockets. Big military drones have been used for more than a decade to provide distant...
U.S. commercial and general aviation remains vulnerable to drone misuse On January 22, all flights at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport were briefly grounded by an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) ground-stop, after pilots near the airport...
UASs need new rules so that systems can be developed The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing about creating a framework for the deployment and development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones. Unfortunately, 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.
Airlines Refunds: DOT enforcement notice that all airline tickets canceled by the airlines must be repaid to include all airfare, taxes and added fees with cash not airline credits.
Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
Creation of the DOT Consumer Advocate to focus on aviation consumer protections
Full Fare Act — Advertised airfares now include all mandatory taxes and fees
Lost/damaged/delayed luggage compensation limit increased to $3,800
Denied boarding (bumping) compensation increased to a maximum of $1,550.
Passengers have 24 hours to change or cancel their nonrefundable tickets without penalty
Once 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.
