Government Regulation
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My Five Least Favorite Winners of the 2012 SCASD Grants
Yesterday I wrote about the Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grants I liked. Today it’s time for the fun ones. These…
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The 2012 SCASD Grants are Out and There are Some Deserving Winners
It’s that time of the year again. The federal government has handed out is Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) grants and…
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A Primer on US Aviation Taxes That Apply on International Flights
On Tuesday, I talked about the taxes and fees that applied to domestic travel, but now I’m turning toward international travel, a…
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A Primer on US Aviation Taxes That Apply on Domestic Flights
After seeing the comments on yesterday’s post about fuel surcharges, it dawned on me that there’s probably not a great understanding out…
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Why is the DOT Wasting Time With Fuel Surcharges?
Another week, another wasted effort by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This week, it’s a look at the latest guidance on fuel…
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Cranky on the Web (February 13 – 17)
“Cranky Flier” Explores Decline in Small City Airline Service – Part 2 of 2 – ExpertFlyer Hot Topics In part two of…
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Congress Finally Gets Moving on a Bill to Reauthorize the FAA After Way Too Many Wasted Years
I never thought we’d ever see the day come when Congress could actually agree on something, but sure enough, it appears to…
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Cranky on the Web (January 23 – 27)
New rules make airfare seem higher (even though it isn’t) – CNN Out of the Office This week, I took a look…
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Experiencing TSA’s PreCheck Expedited Screening Program (Guest Post)
One reader has had the chance to experience the TSA’s PreCheck program. Here’s an update on things along with his experiences using…
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Cranky on the Web (January 2 – 6)
Flights to Europe Are About to Get More Expensive – Conde Nast Daily Traveler With the European Union’s Emissions Trading System going…
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New Pilot Rest Rules May Be Good, but Cargo Pilots and Small Cities Should be Worried
Toward the end of the year, the FAA announced the final rule regarding changes in pilot rest requirements. [Read the entire final…
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Cranky on the Web (November 13 – 18)
Should I feel guilty about flying out of Buffalo instead of Toronto? – The Globe and Mail I was asked why Canadian…