CWT - Regional - July 2008

Regional - July 2008

Car rental companies cutting refuel charge
With gas prices in the forefront of everyone’s minds, and wallets, car rental companies have been announcing new refueling policies. Following an investigation by Maryland’s Attorney General’s office, many car rental companies in the Baltimore area are offering lower refueling charges for a partially filled tank. Additionally, some are offering discounts for pre-purchasing a tank of gas. Some costs had been reportedly up to $8 a gallon for gas. Under the new agreements, some car companies are agreeing to charge between 135% and 142% of current retail prices, and others are reconfiguring their refueling pricing policies nationwide.

As always, saving gas will save money. If a rental company offers a “free upgrade,” drivers should keep fuel prices and efficiency in mind. While these refueling charges are reduced, it still tends to be more cost effective to refuel before returning the rental car.

Sources: ABCNews, Wjz.com, USAToday

O’Hare flight caps to be lifted
In mid June the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acting administrator announced the elimination of flight caps at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport effective October 31. The FAA imposed the caps as a “last resort” in 2004 to reduce congestion.

The cap lifting is a direct result of the O’Hare Modernization Program, which deals with capacity, congestion, and delays. The extension of Runway 10 is to be completed on September 25, two months ahead of schedule. The new runway and the new north control tower are on schedule to be complete by November 20, allowing for an additional four to five arrivals per hour. Lifting the caps will make it easier for airlines to adjust their schedules to meet market needs.

Source: www.faa.gov

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Regional - July 2008

Car rental companies cutting refuel charge

O’Hare flight caps to be lifted