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D.C. residents → "The data the DDOT would collect through the MDS, without a warrant, could reveal much about an individual’s private life, including attendance at a political protest, a visit to a doctor or Planned Parenthood, and preferred place of worship." Read more →
D.C. groups oppose city’s real-time vehicle location tracking policy hubs.ly/H0qZP4c0 by @rycjohnston
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The airlines said they were broke when asking for billions of dollars in taxpayer bailouts. But, apparently, they're able to expend resources on a political campaign to lobby the @USDOT to weaken enforcement and rules on passenger protections.
Here's what's going on:
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The big airlines are getting billions of dollars in bailouts from us. But it looks like they're also making big bucks by withholding ticket refunds.
When airlines don't offer refunds for flights they cancel, they're violating consumer protection rules.
Here's what you can do:
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Airlines want a coronavirus bailout with “minimum conditions”. No way. Passengers have been experiencing “minimum conditions” on their flights for years. Congress can't give consumers peanuts in the stimulus. Full cash refunds for fliers and no golden parachutes for executives.
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How the simple spoon could help stop human trafficking at airports. hubs.ly/H0cDM2P0
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Hidden fees and fares and schedules - oh my! Airlines really don’t care about their consumers. It’s time to let Congress know you deserve better. airtravelfairness.org/take-a…
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. @USTravel's Experience Network advocates and leverages the collective strength of the experience industries. bit.ly/2JxN9Bf
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Do you believe travelers should have access to all fares and schedules? Speak up for #AirFairness at airtravelfairness.org/take-a…
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Unfortunately, some airlines hide flights, so you pay more. Does that seem fair to you? #AirFairness
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#DYK some airlines hide the lowest fares from comparison search sites? When you can’t compare fares side-by-side, you pay more. Speak up for #AirFairness airtravelfairness.org/take-a…
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More than 180 groups representing engineers, architects, planners, and trade and professional associations are asking lawmakers to provide the funding the National Park Service needs to address $11.6B in overdue repairs. #FixOurParks bit.ly/2u2nkFt
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Tired of being surprised by hidden fees at the last minute? It’s time for airlines to play fair. Let Congress know you support #AirFairness at airtravelfairness.org/take-a…
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With hidden fees, higher fares, and longer lines, travelers think flying is getting worse. Do you agree? #AirFairness tandl.me/2ksutb9
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Airlines are tricking consumers into overpaying for airfare. You have the power to stop them. #AirFairness Make your voice heard at airtravelfairness.org/take-a…
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What if Mexico issued travel advisories?: Travel Weekly travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weiss… via @Twtravelnews @MexicoTourismBD @edelamadrid @Mexico @MatthewUpchurch @GGuevaraM
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“It should be simple to determine the cheapest option, but booking air travel has devolved into a guessing game.” Consumers deserve #AirFairness. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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The measure includes about $160M to make repairs that would help growing numbers of visitors navigate challenging trails to have better access to restrooms. It could allow expensive #transportation projects to begin soon. #FixOurParks wapo.st/2G69rYA
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How does your favorite (or least favorite) airline compare? #AirFairness consumerreports.org/airline-…
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If you think airline #fees have gotten out of hand, you should see what #hotels are up to these days. "Las Vegas resort fees: How a $25 room becomes a $65 room," via @usatodaytravel: usat.ly/2u6bFWa