Articles tagged “congress”

Airlines

Biden Administration Wants Congress to Mandate Flight Delay Compensation

The Biden administration wants a law that would mandate airlines pay cash compensation for delays in some cases, similar to how the European Union handles the issue. But the chance Congress will agree is low.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 10 months ago

Ground Transport

Potential U.S. Rail Strike Prompts Call for Lawmakers to Intervene

The ongoing railroad-labor standoff poses billions of dollars in economic damages and key stakeholders called on Congress to intervene.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 year ago

Airlines

Lawmakers Seek U.S. Probe of Airline Handling of Pandemic Funds

The U.S. government might investigate whether airlines used some of its $54 billion in pandemic aid to fund pilot buyouts, which may have fueled the current pilot shortages. The most likely story is that this is political grandstanding. Hopefully no airline broke the law.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

News Blog

U.S. Travel Industry Calls for Clean Energy Tax Incentives

More than 100 travel industry stakeholders on Tuesday signed a letter to Congress urging them to prioritize passing clean energy tax credits and deductions. The letter was spearheaded by the U.S. Travel Association. The letter urged the passage of tax incentives to expand sustainable aviation fuel production, electric vehicle charging station installations, clean energy technologies…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 years ago

Airlines

Airline CEOs to Meet U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg About Summer Travel Crush

It is hard to see what concrete steps come out of this meeting. Summer travel in the U.S. could face major disruptions unless inflation-driven pricing cools things down.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Online Travel

What a Google Breakup Would Mean for Travel

Superapps and connected trips would take a hit if Google were forced to self-immolate. However, competition would flourish if authorities curtail Google bias.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 2 years ago

Airline Weekly

Senator Lindsey Graham May Propose Raising U.S. Pilot Retirement Age

Raising the retirement age for U.S. airline pilots is seen as a temporary fix for the shortage airlines face. Legislation is likely to face stiff pushback from unions.

2 years ago

Airlines

U.S. Senate to Quiz Airline CEOs

U.S. airlines will take part in a Senate oversight hearing mid-December on the industry. Expect questions about the use of U.S. government subsidies.

Reuters | 2 years ago

Airlines

Congress Considers Stricter Measures for Unruly Flyers After Hearing Tales of Abuse

Make airlines share information about banned and abusive flyers more readily. That was one suggestion to come out a Congressional hearing this week. And stop airport bars from selling booze in to-go cups.

Ruthy Munoz | 3 years ago

Airline Weekly

A Bill to Ban Non-U.S. Airlines Flouting Labor Protections Could Get Vote

3 years ago