Flatbush Flyer Posted March 25, 2021 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Here’s a good reason to make sure that your TA is a “Registered Seller of Travel” in California:Dollars for Frustrated Travelers https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/consumer/secret-fund-has-millions-of-dollars-for-frustrated-travelers/2501621/ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted March 25, 2021 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Wow, some excellent info. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted March 25, 2021 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Why in the world would the legislature created this "private corporation" to help people and then tell no one about it? Seems like it was set up to provide jobs for the people who are running it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted March 26, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted March 26, 2021 37 minutes ago, Sea42 said: Why in the world would the legislature created this "private corporation" to help people and then tell no one about it? Seems like it was set up to provide jobs for the people who are running it. Better question is: Why would TAs who (if they sell travel in California or to Californians) are required to register with the Secretary of State as “Sellers of Travel” (and pay into the coverage pool) not inform their customers (who are California residents) of this service for which the TA is paying? BTW, the only involvement of the California Legislature was/is to require formation of the TCRC and TA participation in it. Apart from (but related to) this issue is the importance for any TA customer to confirm that any US-based TA you are considering using is registered in California AND Florida as a “Seller of Travel” so that you know they are answerable to some government authority. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted March 30, 2021 #5 Share Posted March 30, 2021 On 3/25/2021 at 5:20 PM, Flatbush Flyer said: Better question is: Why would TAs who (if they sell travel in California or to Californians) are required to register with the Secretary of State as “Sellers of Travel” (and pay into the coverage pool) not inform their customers (who are California residents) of this service for which the TA is paying? BTW, the only involvement of the California Legislature was/is to require formation of the TCRC and TA participation in it. Apart from (but related to) this issue is the importance for any TA customer to confirm that any US-based TA you are considering using is registered in California AND Florida as a “Seller of Travel” so that you know they are answerable to some government authority. As always, follow the money. It's CA taxing another business for no benefit to the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted March 30, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted March 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, ATSEAMYLIFE said: As always, follow the money. It's CA taxing another business for no benefit to the general public. Wrong. Though legislated into existence, TCRC Is a private company funded entirely by (operations/refunds) by qualified TAs required contributions and user application fees ($35). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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