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DOT To Face Questions From Congress Following NOTAM Meltdown
Congress will question the DOT this morning concerning various failures and problems that have occurred in recent months...
Southwest Airlines Due To Testify About December Meltdown On Thursday
Southwest COO Andrew Watterson will face the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation following December...
The Airline "Junk Fees" President Biden Is Keen To Abolish
A new bill proposed by the Biden-Harris administration could cut the hidden costs associated with air travel and tourism...
What Have Been The Key Milestones In The Lifetime Of The FAA?
The FAA was formed 64 years ago and is in charge of air safety in the United States.
Virgin Atlantic Fined $1M For Delta Codeshares Flying Over Iraq
The airline violated the FAA's Iraq overflight ban on several occasions between September 2020 and 2021.
DOT Finishes Reviewing Requested Allegiant-Viva Aerobus Partnership
The joint venture agreement still faces a big hurdle: Mexico's Category 2 rating.
US Consumer Complaints Were Down In October 2022 But Still Higher Than Pre-Pandemic
While numbers are down 12% from September, they're still up 370% from pre-pandemic 2019.
USDOT Wants To Raise Fines For Airline Violations Of Consumer Rights
The announcement follows the mass chaos surrounding the holidays.
Southwest’s Christmas Meltdown Will Now Be Scrutinised By The US Senate
The low-cost carrier will face the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to examine its operational challen...
US Transport Secretary Calls On Airlines To Cap Fares Amid Southwest Airlines Chaos
Some airlines had been accused of price gouging in the aftermath of the chaos.
U.S. Organ Transplant Leaders Want To Improve Organ Transport
A letter was written to Secretary Pete Buttigieg, requesting a meeting to discuss solutions for improving efficiency.
US Airlines To Refund More Than $600 Million To Passengers Because Of Pandemic Disruptions
Six select airlines that have skirted the law to avoid refunding passengers have been charged $7.25 million in fines.
US Transportation Department Asks Air India To Refund $121.5 Million To Passengers
The carrier is one of six airlines ordered to pay the refunds.
US DOT Urges Carriers To Use Over-Water Routes On Florida Flights
There are concerns over congestion ahead of the holiday season.
US Carriers Oppose DOT Flight Delay Compensation Push
A trade group representing major airlines claims the government's request will raise the cost of travel and cause confus...
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Delta’s LATAM Joint Venture Has Been Approved By The DOT
The partnership will allow passengers access to more than 300 destinations in the Americas.
Mixed Reaction To Biden Administration Hidden Airline Fee Plans
The DOT continues to crack down on airlines and transparency.
The Biden Administration Wants More Extra Fee Transparency When Selling Airline Tickets
The Biden Administration feels that passengers deserve every right to know the true breakdown of their flight tickets be...
United States Consumer Complaints Are 260% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Operational strains continue to lead to customer dissatisfaction.
United Airlines Concerned About Missing Cuba Flight Resumption Deadline
United Airlines ceased its commercial service to Havana due to the COVID-19 pandemic.