Do the FAA’s new pilot fatigue rules fulfill Secretary LaHood’s promise to the traveling public?
Last month the FAA finalized its rule changes dealing with pilot work and rest hours to keep fatigued pilots out of the cockpit. Ned Levi examines the new rules to see if they fulfill Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s promise to “do everything possible to make sure pilots are rested when they get in the cockpit.”
Weekend what we’re reading: iPad gets Canadian across border, emission fees passed to passengers, more offshore maintenance
This weekend, we look at how iPad helped a Canadian cross the US border, US airlines passing new European environmental fees along to passengers and the shift in airline outsourcing to offshore maintenance facilities.
Top 10 tips for flying with pets
Since cats and dogs can’t fly, they are forced to share some of the space that we humans have when we want to fly and bring them along. Dogs and cats have their share of headaches, rules and regulations just like we do. Maybe more.
Consumers win with DOT denial of airline request for extension of baggage rules
Consumers can claim a victory in the back and forth with the airlines when it comes to disclosure of baggage charges. Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) denied the a request by the airlines to delay their rule requiring airlines to disclose passenger-specific baggage fees and make the marketing carrier’s baggage charges apply across code-share partners and international partners.
Consumers win with DOT denial of airline request for extension of baggage rules
Consumers can claim a victory in the back and forth with the airlines when it comes to disclosure of baggage charges. Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) denied the a request by the airlines to delay their rule requiring airlines to disclose passenger-specific baggage fees and make the marketing carrier’s baggage charges apply across code-share partners and international partners.
Military to get modified TSA airport screening
President Obama signed a bill that will change the way the military are screened at airports by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The bill, H.R. 1801, is titled the “Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act.” It, basically, directs the TSA to bring military personnel into its risk-based programs along with the frequent fliers and trusted travelers who are already covered.
Should TSA keep the loose change that passengers forget at checkpoints? Take our poll
This seems like a simple question, but that loose change adds up. Last year the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) collected $376,480.39. It seems that TSA is just keeping the money. The Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA) has waded into this issue joining a...
Should TSA keep the loose change that passengers forget at checkpoints?
This seems like a simple question, but that loose change adds up. Last year the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) collected $376,480.39. It seems that TSA is just keeping the money. The Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA) has waded into this issue joining a two-year-old effort to have the money donated to charities such as the USO airport lounges and non-profit airport help desks rather than serve as a reward to TSA.
TSA cupcake kerfluffle and unintended (good) consequences
What at first glance seemed to be merely another TSA mindless grab of cupcake frosting ended up having a silver lining. The TSA confiscation of “gel-like” frosting on a packaged Wicked Good cupcake created an unexpected surge in orders for a small Massachusetts company that came up with a novel way to conserve its cupcakes without freezing them.
United’s “EasyUpdate” — not so easy with cancellations
Anyone who flies regularly and/or works in the travel industry has had plenty of head-scratching moments about the airlines. Greed — the desire to maximize revenue — is understandable. Incompetence can be accepted as well, although with today’s unemployment rate one wonders, how do some of these people have jobs. But some self-inflicted airline actions leave many of us speechless.