by Charlie Leocha | Jan 24, 2020
New rules seek to close the loophole that allows pets to be considered fully service animals The Department of Transportation (DOT) released its proposed rule for airline transport of what have come to be called emotional support animals. This Notice of Proposed...
by Charlie Leocha | Oct 3, 2014
In a poll conducted by Travelers United in response to requests from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) more than 2,600 consumers dramatically responded loud and clear, “Tell us how much it costs!” The poll was...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 30, 2014
Travelers United filed it comments with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The Transparency of Airline Ancillary Fees and Other Consumer Protection Issues — Docket: DOTOST20140056 –comments totals more than 80...
by Charlie Leocha | May 29, 2014
American Airlines President Scott Kirby, speaking at a recent research conference, defended “nickel-and-diming” by the airlines. Kirby said that charging extra for extra services is “the way many other businesses price, (yet) an airline charging...
