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A United States Senator Wants The DOT To Block The JetBlue - Spirit Merger
Will the DOT block the merger or will Spirit axe it first?
President Biden Wants Outdated US Airports Updated
President Biden has reprimanded the US air travel industry for falling behind the rest of the world.
What Would Viva Aerobus Do With Allegiant's $50 Million Investment?
Viva Aerobus could expand and renew its fleet with this investment.
U.S. Department Of Transportation Unveals New Dashboard Outlining What Airlines Cover In The Event Of Flight Disruptions
Now, nine of the ten major airlines will cover meals and eight of the ten will cover hotels.
US Airlines Commit To Taking Better Care Of Delayed Passengers When At Fault
In the past, some passengers had to know to ask for vouchers or hotels from airlines.
DOT Suspends 26 US Flights From Chinese Airlines
The destinations of the services in question are New York and Los Angeles.
Lift Passenger's Rights Or Face New Rules Says USDOT Secretary Buttigieg
US airlines are on notice to take better care of passengers when flights are delayed or cancelled or face new laws that ...
DOT To Launch Passenger Rights Website Following US Airline Disruptions
The executive department is concerned about the handling of flight disruptions.
USDOT Investigating Airlines' Failure To Refund Passengers
Some US Airlines did not follow US law and failed to promptly refund American travelers.
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US Lawmakers Target Airline Refunds With New Rules
US airlines need to get better at refunding passengers for canceled flights and dud services under a host of new rules a...
DOT Warns Airlines To Stop Charging Extra For Seating Kids With Family
The Transportation Department said it has received few complaints about the issue but said "even one incident is one too...
DOT Announces A Bill Of Rights For Disabled Passengers
A list of all rights guaranteed to disabled passengers has been released.
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Delta & LATAM Accept All DOT Joint Venture Conditions
Both airlines are asking the DOT to promptly issue a final order approving the Joint Venture.
Connect Airlines Wins US Certification For Scheduled Passenger Flights
Connect Airlines has moved closer to its launch after gaining approval to operate scheduled passenger flights from US au...
American Airlines Eyes Return To Cuba
American Airlines is looking to resume five routes to Cuba in November 2022.
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The DOT Tentatively Approves Delta-LATAM Joint Venture
Delta and LATAM alliance could move forward, although some issues remain.
SkyWest Plans To Remove Seats From Bombardier CRJs To Help Alleviate Pilot Shortage Issues
Pilots operating aircraft under Part 135 are not required to hold an airline transport pilot certificate.
Is the Preighter Era Ending?
Recent Department of Transportation rulings blocking further preighter flights by two airlines indicate the days of prei...
DOT Revokes Startup Airbahn's Transport Certificate
DOT declined the carrier's request for an additional extension, citing its slow progression and required recurrent staff...
Why Republic Airways Wants Pilot Experience Requirements Changed
Republic Airways is asking the Department of Transportation to halve the number of minimum flying hours for its own in-h...