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Best frequent flier programs based on award availability

by admin | May 16, 2014

A recent study done by Idea Works for Switchfly outlines the state of today’s frequent flier programs. And, the picture isn’t pretty when it comes to US airlines. This poor report card combined with the recent Supreme Court case of Northwest v. Ginsberg,...

Tell Congress not to legalize more deceptive airfare advertising

by admin | May 15, 2014

Advertised airline ticket prices already leave out many things that used to be included, from meals to checked luggage to carry-on bags to prereserved seats. Case in point: Last month Lufthansa — not what you would normally think of as a no-frills or low-fare airline...

When airlines misrepresent the truth to you and Congress

by Charlie Leocha | May 8, 2014

This is an outline of basic consumer objections to the current bill, Airfares Transparency Act of 2014 (HR4156), that emerged from the House Transportation Committee with no comments, no discussion and no hearings. There is no need for this bill and significant...

Airline Quality Rating that shows fewer on-time arrivals and more lost bags

by admin | May 1, 2014

The airline system in America is flying about the same number of flights that it did way back a decade ago. It is flying almost nine percent fewer flights than it was in 2007, the peak of air travel in the US as measured by numbers of flights. However, airlines are...

Caution! Train photography can be dangerous

by Ned S. Levi | Apr 28, 2014

Trains and train stations, whether modern or historic, are often a favorite photography subject for travelers. Train photography has been pulling vacationers to stand on tracks and train platforms to catch perfect shots for years. The world’s love affair with...

What are our representatives thinking? Legalizing drip pricing is madness

by admin | Apr 25, 2014

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed H.R. 4156 that they mistakenly, or cynically, call the Airfares Transparency Act of 2014. These representatives listed below decided to strip consumer protections against misleading and deceptive pricing by...

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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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