Trump Administration Dials Back Airline Enforcement, Seeks Fewer Fines
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After pulling back several Biden-era rules on airline consumer protection, the Trump administration says it will take a far more conservative approach to enforcement — expect fewer rules and fines for airlines.
The Trump administration is moving to roll back how aggressively the Department of Transportation enforces consumer protection rules against airlines and ticket sellers.
In a regulatory filing published Monday, the DOT said the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection will aim to base enforcement “in a fair and just manner” — not on “overly broad interpretations” of statutes and regulations.
Under the new scheme, the DOT said the office would issue warnings to companies that violate certain laws or statutes before pursuing any enforcement actions. It also said it would focus more on “ensuring compliance with civil rights and consumer protection regulations rather than finding and penalizing entities for violation
