The Reason for Congressional dysfunction – July 26, 2016

Dysfunctional Relationship The Reason for Congressional dysfunction July 26, 2016 To put it briefly, it’s minority rule. In the House, under the Hastert Rule -named for a disgraced former Speaker – legislation cannot be voted on unless a majority of the majority approve So, as little as 26% can block votes. In the Senate, as… Read More

Money Makes The World Go ‘Round — July 20, 2016

Money Makes The World Go ‘Round (and helps FlyersRights stay afloat!) July 20, 2016 Every blue moon we ask for your financial help in keeping us afloat. The fact is, that time is now! Help us keep the lights on. We need your donations for office expenses – the Hotline, bookkeeping, resources needed to cover… Read More

One Small Step — July 13, 2016

Website News Legislation Help! I’m Stranded Media Contact One Small Step July 13 , 2016 Pretty good news for passenger rights. An FAA funding bill has finally passed through Congress. However, it’s not exactly a long-term funding bill, it’s an extension through September 30, 2017 and known as H.R. 636, the “FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016.” Conspicuously absent however are… Read More

Website News Legislation Help! I’m Stranded Media Contact Get EUsed To It July 6 , 2016 Like Whack-a mole: you clobber one rival, and another pops up. Norwegian Airs bid to fly new American routes is under fire from US unions In the space of a week, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) halted expansion plans by Norwegian Air at the same time that… Read More

Get EUsed To It — July 6, 2016