http://www.rushmypassport.com/blog/2010/03/travel-industry-groups-urge-state-department-to-reconsider-new-passport-fees/ Two travel industry groups, the ASTA and the Interactive Travel Services Association, are urging the US Department of State to reconsider their plans to institute new, higher passport fees. The plans, which were announced last month by the Department of State, would increase passport fees for new passports and for replacing lost or stolen passports from from $100 to $135. new passport Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:52:00 +0000 hourly 1