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Carriers have yet to win over agencies in battles with GDSsQ: Do you think GDS segment fees are going to be adopted by the major U.S. carriers?

Fraud protection necessary in agency agreements with all ICsQ: Our management team has developed an independent contractor agreement that protects us from various kinds of fraud and abuse...

Redress possible but difficult to get for transatlantic delaysQ: In a previous column, you explained why passengers cannot sue airlines for delays. Does your explanation also cover...

California law proves complex, pricey for out-of-state sellersQ: I heard that it is now harder and more expensive to register as a California Seller of Travel. Is that correct?

No recourse to sue airlines over losses due to a delayed flightQ: I have been trying to explain to a client why he cannot sue the airline for damages when his flight was delayed for so long...

Non-job-related queries in interviews could violate civil rightsQ: I want to hire some new employees at my agency. Is it legal to ask an applicant whether they have kids or how old they are?...

Agencies have upper hand in negotiating new GDS contractsQ: Our GDS contract is coming up for renewal. What's new in GDS deals these days?

Airlines, not agencies, liable for contract of carriage breachQ: Are airlines allowed to forcibly remove seated passengers? If so, could my agency be liable for failure to warn clients that...

Attaching schedules to contract is final step in agency saleQ: You've previously explained the typical steps in a travel agency acquisition through negotiation of the agreement. What...

Ten points to establish fair tour operator-agency agreementsQ: Can you give me a guide for drafting an agreement between a tour operator and a retail travel agency? To operate tours, do...

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