The new bipartisan Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) Modernization Act was launched within the House of Representatives on Thursday, June 1, proposing to broaden the advisory physique’s membership to incorporate a devoted journey advisor consultant.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the ACPAC’s goal “is to evaluate existing aviation consumer protection programs and provide recommendations to the Secretary for improving and establishing additional aviation consumer protection programs. Pursuant to statute, ACPAC membership consists of one representative each of U.S. airlines, consumer groups, airports, and State or local governments.”
The advisory physique was created in 2012. The physique just lately met to debate the 2 main DOT regulatory proposals, on ticket refunds and transparency in airline charges. An advisor consultant would add an necessary voice to the dialog surrounding the way forward for aviation client safety applications.
The new invoice was proposed by Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV), Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY).
“We commend Congresswoman Titus and her colleagues for recognizing that adding a travel agency representative to this key committee will enhance the work and effectiveness of the ACPAC,” mentioned Zane Kerby, ASTA’s President & CEO. “Advocating for airline consumers is what travel advisors do every day, and roughly half of all airline tickets in the U.S. are sold through the agency channel. Giving these small business owners, 70 percent of whom are women, an elevated voice in the DOT regulatory process will help the Department meet its consumer protection mission.”
The invoice, which is formally named H.R. 3780, is among the many coverage points ASTA’s 250 journey advisors and suppliers will advocate for through the annual ASTA Legislative Day 2023, on June 20-21.
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