Tagged With "regulation"

The so-called Transparent Airfare Act that would have allowed airlines to quote low fares and hide the taxes and fees until the end of booking, appears to have died a well-deserved death.   Last year, it was passed by the House of Representatives...

Lots of planes, little competition. Scene at Newark Liberty, where United controls nearly 70% of the traffic   As the U.S. airline industry has consolidated, competitive options at U.S. airports have shrunk. With 80% of U.S. domestic air traffic...

Finding a fresh loaf of good bread in Paris may be about to get tougher, and not because of a change in the bread. France has just scrapped a 1790 law that required bakers to notify the government of their closing plans, and allowed the government to...

Is our federal government finally taking some action in favor of consumers where airline pricing and fees are concerned?  According to Consumer Reports, the Department of Transportation has launched an investigation of 5 airlines over price...

India's government plans to use a mix of subsidies and relaxed airline regulations to encourage regional connections and economic growth

Airbnb and Paris have come to an agreement: the company will warn hosts who are violating rental regulations, and the city will see how that works out.

Congress has turned down an opportunity to require at least a minimum amount of seat space for airline passengers. Expect more squeezing!

Given how slow road and train travel are in India, the population is ready for a more efficient way to get around. When I visited a few months ago, I observed new airports being built at a frantic pace. I think India will hit its air travel goals.