The Buzz, An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 83: Duane Parrish, S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •New York AG Takes Another Big Hit Against Unlicensed...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Pennsylvania and Oklahoma AGs Launch Air Travel Complaint...more
Pennsylvania AG Michelle Henry and Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond have launched online complaint forms for consumers to report airline travel-related hardships. The Pennsylvania form and Oklahoma form allow consumers to report...more
This week’s Update features a variety of topics – sustainability (x2), airline loyalty programs, NDC and direct booking campaigns (among others). I hope you enjoy....more
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) would undertake a privacy review of the nation’s ten largest airlines. Specifically, they will look at their policies...more
This week’s Update features one of several stories published this past week regarding the escalating fight between renegade airline Ryanair and several of the large online travel platforms. We’ve also included a few stories...more
Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending Sunday, January 27, is below. This week’s Update provides updates on both DOT’s and FTC’s recent rulemaking efforts around “hidden” industry fees. Enjoy....more
Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending December 23, 2022, is below. As our short list of stories highlights, last week was a relatively quiet week in the online distribution world. Enjoy....more
This week’s Update covers a variety of topics, including persistent rumors regarding a possible Sabre sale and proposed new federal regulations governing airline fee disclosures that may one day serve as a foundation for...more
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a 10-point Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights (Bill of Rights), which “describes the fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities.” DOT also...more
Last week’s Update features a variety of stories, including FlightHub’s attempt to resurrect its reputation and US Airways’ latest claims against Sabre. Enjoy....more
The final rule on Traveling by Air with Service Animals in the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), codified in 14 CFR Part 382 and published in December, took effect January 11, 2021....more
Those dreaming of taking to the skies next year with scaled, feathered, or furry friends may want to take a look at the recent DOT Service Animal Final Rule before making travel plans. In an employment setting, there is no...more
U.S. Department of Transportation (“the Department” or “DOT”) announced it final rule on “Traveling by Air with Service Animals” on December 2, 2020. The rule will be effective 30 days after the date of publication of the...more
Over the years, there has been a lot of news stories about people traveling (or seeking to travel) with interesting animals. There was the incident involving a “beloved pet hamster” that was flushed down a toilet after Sprit...more
As Fair Housing Defense blog readers are aware, the issue of questionable/fraudulent medical verifications for certain assistance animals has vexed both the professional apartment industry and airlines for some time now. In...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a drop in air travel and a wave of airline flight cancellations. Reeling from widespread operational challenges and sudden (and massive) loss of revenue, many air carriers in recent weeks...more
Passengers seeking to travel with their service animals in the main cabin may soon face new restrictions from airlines, as the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”)...more
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed significant changes to its disability regulations relating to the transportation of service animals by air. DOT’s current regulations require that airlines allow...more
U.S. transportation officials have taken two separate actions which will affect transportation between the United States and Latin America. These developments are summarized below...more