Charlie Leocha, the Director of the Consumer Travel Alliance was invited by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to testify about the proposed merger of Continental and United Airlines. Here is his oral statement made before the committee. (more…)

Rules proposed yesterday by the Department of Transportation (DOT) will force airlines to reveal total air travel costs, including airfares, surcharges and fees. Once these fees are made public, travel agents and airfare websites will be able to create ways for travelers to use this information. (more…)

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced proposed rulemakings regarding airfare and fee disclosures, bumping compensation, a 24-hour refund rule and tarmac delay extension to foreign carriers. (more…)