Two news items today continue to reinforce my belief that what we are getting from the Obama administration is responsive, effective government.
The ridiculous color-coded terror alert system will be scrapped today and replaced by just two warning levels: elevated and imminent. The new system will be in place in two weeks.
And a new set of passenger protections will be announced today that mandate refunds for lost luggage and require airlines to clearly disclose fees in advertisements and on their Web sites. Ads will have to list the full price, including taxes and fees now typically found in the fine print.
The airlines reaction? The Air Transport Association says the regulations are “likely illegal.” We’ll see how the public reacts.