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12 Jun

Posted at 19:33h in News

Key Provisions Impacting the Travel Technology Industry Included The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that supports a competitive and transparent marketplace, applauds the introduction of the House and Senate's FAA Reauthorization bills. “We thank the leaders of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee for their exceptional efforts on...

01 Jun

Posted at 23:19h in News

ACPAC Modernization Act Will Benefit Consumers and Lead to Better DOT Policy   The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that supports a competitive and transparent marketplace, applauds the introduction of legislation today that would add ticket agent representatives to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC). The legislation, introduced by Reps....

14 Apr

Posted at 17:59h in News

Travel Tech Submits Supplementary Comments on Ancillary Fee Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee Lacks Ticket Agent Representative The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) submitted supplemental comments regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed “Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees” rulemaking. In these comments, Travel Tech provided its response to the recommendations made by the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee and recent...

04 Apr

Posted at 20:33h in News

Travel Tech Takes a Stand for Innovation at DOT Hearing   Advocates for Ancillary Fee Website Display Flexibility  [Arlington, VA] [April 4, 2023] – Laura Chadwick, President & CEO of the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that empowers traveler choice, testified at a recent U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hearing on its proposed “Enhancing Transparency...

31 Mar

Posted at 13:33h in News

Testimony of Laura Chadwick, President, and CEO Travel Tech   March 30, 2023 - Public Hearing - U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees   TOPIC 1 Whether Consumers Are or Are Likely To Be Substantially Injured or Misled by Airlines' Current Disclosures of Ancillary Service Fees   I am Laura Chadwick, president and CEO of the Travel...

29 Mar

Posted at 14:38h in News

The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that empowers traveler choice, announces the election of Kelly Kolb of Travelport as Board Chair and Kirsty Ireland of Skyscanner to Vice Chair of the Travel Tech board. In addition, Maryam Mujica, Director of Public Affairs, Americas at Booking.com will serve as Board Treasurer and Jason Park,...

21 Mar

Posted at 18:06h in News

Travel Tech president and CEO Laura Chadwick testified at the DOT’s Public Hearing today on Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections. Her remarks are below:   Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on “Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections.” My name is Laura Chadwick and I lead the Travel Technology Association....

16 Mar

Posted at 16:49h in News

Travel Tech Leads Effort to Protect Travel Industry from Website Design Mandates U.S. Department of Transportation Grants Travel Tech’s Hearing Petition on Proposed First Page Search Display Requirements The Travel Technology Association (“Travel Tech”) successfully convinced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to grant its hearing petition on DOT’s proposed “Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees” regulation. Travel Tech requested this...

10 Mar

Posted at 20:26h in News

Travel Tech Files Comments Regarding Short-Term Rental Proposals in New York  Urges Legislators to Work With Industry Before Establishing Regulations    The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) filed comments on legislation currently under consideration in New York that would further regulate short-term rentals by creating a registration system and increasing taxes on rentals. The comments shared by Travel Tech describe several problems proposed bill S. 885 creates that must be addressed.  The...

27 Feb

Posted at 19:09h in News

White Paper Submitted to House Transportation & Infrastructure  and Senate Commerce Committees The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that supports a competitive and transparent marketplace, released its priorities for the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization by Congress. The priority list and related justification for the recommendations are contained in a white paper submitted to...