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Roll with it, folks: Venice is not going to ban your suitcase

by admin | Dec 4, 2014

by Monica Cesarato Originally published in EuroCheapo.com You may have heard the recent head-scratching news that rocked Venice’s tourism scene last week. According to reports that shot around the Web [last month], the city was (allegedly) set to impose fines on...

Mileage Plus “Friends and Family” change really hurts — even for big spenders

by admin | Dec 2, 2014

One thing is pretty clear with the changes in most frequent flier award programs: airlines have decided they don’t care about bargain hunters. And, they don’t really care about the average traveler, either. Airlines want the big spenders, airline travelers...

Airlines give thanks. Average passengers? Not so much. Part 2

by admin | Nov 28, 2014

Part 1 of this Thanksgiving post explored the new world of minimal competition for airlines. Domestically, four airlines control 87 percent of the market. Internationally, three airline alliances control more than 80 percent of the market. And, airlines are engaging...

Airlines give thanks. Average passengers? Not so much. Part 1

by admin | Nov 27, 2014

Airlines have a lot for which to be thankful. I am certain that they are very thankful, however they are angling for more gifts from Congress, the airports, local communities, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). The...

The online travel world’s disruptions

by Charlie Leocha | Nov 21, 2014

What are the big disruptions coming for online travel? Recently The Phocuswright Conference in Los Angeles explored these disruptions in some detail, some more than others. In short, the big disruptions seem to be the emergence of Big Data, the growth of the Chinese...

Airlines, more profitable than ever, keep screwing passengers (except Southwest)

by Charlie Leocha | Nov 20, 2014

Airlines are on a roll. They have managed to get the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to allow them to create a near monopoly — there has never been so little competition. Airfares have never been so hard to understand. Airfares...

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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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