Senate leaders quiz airlines about magnitude of tax windfall
Sen. Rockerfeller (D-WV) and Sen. Cantwell (D-WA) have sent a letter to the leaders of America's airlines asking them pointedly, how much money are they making from their absorbtion of monies that were formerly going to FAA taxes. There is no doubt about it that the...
The biggest problem with Tripadvisor and other user reviews — reliability
I have heard stories of hotel guests being offered freebies like meals or drinks to write a positive review. But, this is the first time I have heard about ads soliciting fake reviews.
Senate leaders quiz airlines about magnitude of tax windfall
Sen. Rockerfeller (D-WV) and Sen. Cantwell (D-WA) have sent a letter to the leaders of America’s airlines asking them pointedly, how much money are they making from their absorbtion of monies that were formerly going to FAA taxes.
Facts about FAA partial shutdown from John Mica, Chairman House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
As I noted in my article about the current FAA bill extension, or rather the lack of such an extension, the U.S. government is losing almost $30 million a day because Sen. Rockerfeller’s is upset with the process that the House of Representatives used in adding some minor changes to the Essential Air Service law.
From the IRS regarding lapse of air transportation excise taxes — frequently asked questions
Here is the official IRS FAQ page regarding the Lapse of Air Transportation Excise Taxes after July 22, 2011. The Consumer Travel Alliance has sent the IRS a request for the proper procedures for claiming the excise taxes and domestic segment fees for flights taken...
Congress, the FAA and the DC state of mind — everyone loses, but the airlines
The FAA bill extension was not passed last week. It has meant that the government cannot collect something like $200 million in taxes and surcharges every week. The FAA funding mandate expired last Friday night (Aug. 22) and since then it is estimated that the government has already lost $150 million.
Congress, the FAA and the DC state of mind — everyone loses, but the airlines
The FAA bill extension was not passed last week. It has meant that the government cannot collect something like $200 million in taxes and surcharges every week. The FAA funding mandate expired last Friday night (Aug. 22) and since then it is estimated that the government has already lost $150 million.
From the IRS regarding lapse of air transportation excise taxes — frequently asked questions
Here is the official IRS FAQ page regarding the Lapse of Air Transportation Excise Taxes after July 22, 2011. The Consumer Travel Alliance has sent the IRS a request for the proper procedures for claiming the excise taxes and domestic segment fees for flights taken during this period when no taxes are due.
Americans work on their vacation
After I got out of the Army, I worked in Italy and Germany. The Italians seemed to take a vacation every day avoiding stress. But the Germans worked hard every day, except during vacation; then they worked at relaxing. My German friends had a saying, "A three-week...
One passenger cancels a cruise – four different answers from Princess
While travelers complain frequently about airline cancellation penalties, the truth is that most airline tickets are a lot easier to change at the last minute than a cruise. In fact, many cruise fares become more than 50 percent nonrefundable within a month of sailing...