Many cruise lines don’t inform passengers what services and features for which they charge fees are included in their cruise ticket price. Ned Levi explores what these hidden fees entail and how much they can add to the cost of a cruise.
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Last week, Judge, M. Christina Armijo ruled that neither the Airline Deregulation Act nor the Federal Aviation Act can preempt state liquor control laws. Under the ruling, New Mexico ordered US Airways to stop serving alcoholic beverages on flights in or over New Mexico. Ned examines the public policy nightmare this ruling could initiate, and what should be done.
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Ned discusses the serious problem of drunken passengers interfering with the operations of the flight crew and endangering the safety of the aircraft. He proposes that the FAA institute a Federal Dram Shop regulation making the airlines and flight crews equally responsible with the passenger for the passengers actions if served while visibly intoxicated.
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After reading this article about unruly fliers, I wondered how many air travelers had seen other passengers misbehaving. I’m not referring to parents who allow their children to run up and down the aisles. Or people who cram so much in overhead bins that if they open mid-flight, your life may be at stake. Annoying [...]
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Ned has a new year’s wish list for President Elect Obama’s Economic Recovery Plan and legislative suggestions to improve air travel and cruise ship safety.
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