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FAA: Changing the overall airspace control agency should be a national priority

by Charlie Leocha | Aug 29, 2025

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...

Unmanned aerial systems in US airspace — what do we need?

by Charlie Leocha | Nov 30, 2017

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...

Adventures of a consumer travel advocate in Washington

by Charlie Leocha | Feb 25, 2016

What happens in Washington, DC, makes a giant difference to travelers. Everything from the taxes they pay on airline tickets, fees for customs and border protection, money for TSA inspections, and charges to take off and land at airports, all are decided in...

Unleashing the world of unmanned aircraft systems responsibly

by Charlie Leocha | Mar 8, 2015

Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, are coming. They are already here. The only problem is that your government seems to be surprised by them. The industry has been growing exponentially, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had its head in the sand. We...

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Accomplishments

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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