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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 more complicated beast. Let’s stick with the example I started to use on Monday during the fuel surcharge post...

Published Thu, Mar 22 2012 10:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation
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 there around exactly which fees and taxes are imposed upon travel in the US. I thought I’d take...

Published Tue, Mar 20 2012 10:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation
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 surcharges. Surcharges aren’t understood very well by much of the traveling public, and it seems like the...

Published Mon, Mar 19 2012 10:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation
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 this series, I look at the government programs to help keep small service, primarily Essential Air Service. The conclusion? These...

Published Sat, Feb 18 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation, Hawaiian
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 have happened. After more than 20 extensions of the old authorization which officially expired last decade, the Federal Aviation...

Published Tue, Feb 7 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation
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 at the new DOT rules going into effect on pricing/fees. Airline Fee Changes Require Full Disclosure – NBC Los Angeles I met up...

Published Sat, Jan 28 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation, Fares
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 the program. – Tired of waiting behind the unwashed masses which never seem to be able to separate themselves...

Published Thu, Jan 12 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation, Guest Posts
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 into effect for air travel, flying might be pricier. This story was followed shortly by Delta announcing...

Published Sat, Jan 7 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation, Fares
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 rule] This has been in the works for years, though it moved to the front burner after the Colgan Air crash in Buffalo a couple...

Published Mon, Jan 2 2012 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation, Labor Relations
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 airports are more expensive. So many reasons, but they only took one. Wi-Fi coming to international flights – CNN Out of the...

Published Sat, Nov 19 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: United, Government Regulation, Airports
The Government’s Proposed Aviation Tax Plan Isn’t a Good One

Not sure how many of you have been paying attention to the details of the proposed aviation tax changes (details on pp 22-23) coming out of Washington, but they’re downright awful. I fully understand the need to raise revenues right now, but this...

Published Mon, Oct 24 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation
A Look at My 9 Least Favorite SCASDP Proposals (and the Ones that Won)

Those of you who used to read me over on BNET know that I used to spend a solid week each year looking at my favorite Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) proposals. Since I’m no longer writing for BNET, I spent a lot less time...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation, Fares
Topic of the Week: Should Additional Fee Disclosure be Required by DOT?

I’ve been following this one closely, but I haven’t written about it yet. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is trying to require additional reporting requirements for fees. As you may know, DOT requires airlines to report limited financial...

Published Fri, Oct 7 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation
Feds Agree That Tarmac Delay Rule Increases Cancellations

Have I mentioned that I think the federal government has done an excellent job of looking at the tarmac delay rule impact? Don’t fall out of your chair; I’m not talking about the misguided Department of Transportation (DOT). I’m talking...

Published Thu, Sep 29 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation
Congress Blows It, FAA Shuts Down, Airlines Profit in Different Ways

Congress has once again shown its inability to get anything done by actually letting the FAA reauthorization bill expire. What does that mean? Well, when Friday ended, so did the FAA, at least temporarily. Different airlines have used different tactics...

Published Mon, Jul 25 2011 11:45 AM by The Cranky Flier

Filed under: Government Regulation

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