Articles tagged “Department of Transportation”

Airlines

Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline Industry

The new rules would require airlines to disclose the fees of certain service upfront and streamline the process for providing passengers with refunds.

Meghna Maharishi | 12 hours ago

Biden Administration Cracks Down on Junk Fees in the Airline Industry

Airlines

Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

Boeing faces increasing pressure from Washington to reform its safety and manufacturing protocols after allegations of problems with the structural integrity of the 787 and 777 became public.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

Airlines

DOT Teams Up With State Attorney Generals to Investigate Airline Consumer Violations

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the partnership would fast-track the process for resolving passenger complaints.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

DOT Teams Up With State Attorney Generals to Investigate Airline Consumer Violations

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Ask Government to Pause Additional Flights to China

The U.S. airline industry is worried that Chinese carriers enjoy an unfair advantage with access to Russian airspace and China’s government.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

U.S. Airlines Ask Government to Pause Additional Flights to China

Airlines

U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information

The review into passenger data protections is the first of many the Department of Transportation plans to periodically conduct.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

U.S. to Review How Airlines Handle Passengers’ Personal Information

Airlines

U.S. Unveils New Plan to Protect Passengers With Wheelchairs

The latest proposals from the Department of Transportation are part of a wider effort to improve the passenger experience for those with disabilities.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

U.S. Unveils New Plan to Protect Passengers With Wheelchairs

Airlines

Biden’s Billion-Dollar Boost for Airports: See 5 Projects Getting Funded

The latest round of funding is part of an effort to modernize U.S. airports.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Biden’s Billion-Dollar Boost for Airports: See 5 Projects Getting Funded

Tourism

New Tourism Secretary Won’t Be ‘Panacea’ for U.S. Travel Troubles

The U.S. travel industry should lower their expectations that the assistant secretary for travel and tourism will make their jobs easier.

Dawit Habtemariam | 7 months ago

New Tourism Secretary Won’t Be ‘Panacea’ for U.S. Travel Troubles

Airlines

FAA’s Interim Head Is Polly Trottenberg

Polly Trottenberg has her work cut out for her running the FAA, with the agency having faced a spate of safety-related issues this year.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 11 months ago

FAA’s Interim Head Is Polly Trottenberg

Airlines

5G Upgrade Delays Could Disrupt U.S. Airline Summer Schedules

The International Air Transport Association is concerned many airlines won't be able to retrofit their planes to handle new 5G wireless technology in time for the peak summer travel season. The amount of revenue at risk should be incentive enough to speed things up.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 year ago

5G Upgrade Delays Could Disrupt U.S. Airline Summer Schedules