Travel Agent - April 14, 2008 - (Page 70)

BUSINESS OPER ATIONS TRANSPORTATION BRIEFS NO RELIEF FOR PASSENGERS The traveling public took a hit from a federal appeals court decision rejecting a New York state law—the first in the nation—requiring airlines to provide the basics of food, water, toilets and fresh air to passengers confined in a plane delayed on the tarmac. The decision may force Congressional action. The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New York’s new state law interferes with federal laws governing the airlines. The court said the new law was laudable, and the circumstances that brought it about were deplorable, The Associated Press reports, but only the federal government has the authority to enact such a law. The New York law was challenged by the Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry group representing leading U.S. airlines. The ATA argued that state legislation of airline services is preempted by federal law. “The court’s decision vindicates the position of ATA and the airlines—that airline services are regulated by the federal government and that a patchwork of laws by states and localities would be impractical and harmful to consumer interests,” the ATA said in a statement. “This clear and decisive ruling sends a strong message to other states that are considering similar legislation.” The ATA also opposes California’s similar proposed state legislation and quotes the Airline Deregulation Act: “States may not enact or enforce a law, regulation or other provision having the force and effect of law, related to a price, route or service of an air carrier ” The California legislation, like New York’s statute, is clearly preempted by federal law, the ATA says. Get Focused with Targeted E-Newsletters • Read in-depth analysis of the week’s travel news • Focus on speciﬁc topics and destinations • Get news, deals, fam opportunities, featured suppliers, photos, videos, podcasts, and opinion polls all focused on your best-selling destinations • Find information that helps you better serve your clients and your bottom line • CURRENT NEWSLETTER TOPICS • CARIBBEAN • EUROPE • HAWAI • Subscribe Now to Travel Agent Central’s Weekly E-newsletters w w w. t ra v e l a g e n t c e n t ra l . c o m / n e w s s u b s c r i b e MULTI-MEDIA INTELLIGENCE FOR TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS 70 | TravelAgent April 14, 2008 http://www.travelagentcentral.com/newssubscribe http://www.travelagentcentral.com/newssubscribe

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Travel Agent - April 14, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor From the Publisher Europe: The châteaux-hotels of the Dordogne and Quercy in France Middle East: Although Dubai is Expanding, it is not Bursting at the Seams Pacific/Asia: Pattaya is Southeast Asia’s Sunny Paradise Pacific/Asia Briefs Las Vegas: New York City Dining Comes to Sin City Hawaii: Accommodations in Hawaii for the Entire Family Central & South America: Cayo Espanto is the Private Island Resort for Clients to Get Away from it All Caribbean: Iberostar Property Opens in Rose Hall, Jamaica Running El Casino at the Sheraton Old San Juan Africa: Africa Travel Association’s 11th Annual Symposium Spotlight on the Djibouti Palace Kempinski Cruises: Experts Share Views on the Direction Cruise Pricing is Heading Cover Story: Home Counsel Car Rental: Vacation.com Joins with Hertz to Grow Car-Rental Sales Transportation Briefs Northeast USA: Brooklyn’s Hotel Le Bleu Agent Profile: Gary Mansour of Mansour Travel Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Violent Protests Halt Travel to Tibet Celebrating Company and Agency Innovations Sheraton Upgrades Brand through Renovations and Redesign Earning Opportunities and Agent Recognition In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch

Travel Agent - April 14, 2008

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