"New government committee supposed to stick up for fliers"
May 7, 2012, 12:15 pm
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"New government committee supposed to stick up for fliers"
http://m.usatoday.com/article/travel/54791458
"A new consumer protection committee that will advise the secretary of Transportation may give hope to fliers frustrated by airline customer service.
The four-seat committee — established by a law passed in February that re-authorized the Federal Aviation Administration— will evaluate existing programs to protect consumers and recommend improvements." ........
"A new consumer protection committee that will advise the secretary of Transportation may give hope to fliers frustrated by airline customer service.
The four-seat committee — established by a law passed in February that re-authorized the Federal Aviation Administration— will evaluate existing programs to protect consumers and recommend improvements." ........
May 7, 2012, 12:34 pm
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This thing won't do much -- if any -- good; it may even be yet another means to provide cover that enables airlines, airports and the government to continue to under-deliver to consumers.
May 7, 2012, 12:42 pm
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There's another $500k annually that could be better spent lining birdcages or burned to provide warmth for the homeless.
Last edited by Spiff; May 7, 2012 at 3:09 pm