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New Rules for Airline Advertising

Airlines must now include mandatory fees and taxes when advertising prices.  Until now, passengers were shocked and dismayed when they saw an advertised price of $500 for flights to Europe only to find out that there was another $500 in taxes and fees.

The rules also require airlines to hold reservations for 24 hours without deposits and to refund deposits for cancellations made within 24 hours of booking.

The government also tried to get truth in advertising for extra cost baggage fees but Spirit Airlines (the maestro of baggage fees) has gone to court to fight the government so these requirements are on hold.

Costa Offers “Bird-In-Hand” Settlement

Costa Cruise Lines is offering passengers of the capsized Costa Concordia a settlement of about $14,500 per person to be paid within 7 days.  Passengers who accept this offer will give up their right to sue.  Costa is counting on most people accepting this quick and sure payment.

Passengers who retain attorneys could possibly receive much more but it might take years of  litigation.