Articles tagged “Department of Transportation”

Airlines

U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed With Consumer Protections

The Alaska-Hawaiian merger cleared another major hurdle after receiving the green light from the DOT.

U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed With Consumer Protections

Airlines

DOT Launches Probe Into Loyalty Programs of 4 Largest U.S. Airlines

The investigation seeks to determine whether recent industry trends like devaluing the worth of miles and consolidation have adversely affected consumers.

DOT Launches Probe Into Loyalty Programs of 4 Largest U.S. Airlines

Airlines

Delta Expects $500 Million Hit From CrowdStrike Outage

Delta CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC that the carrier had “no choice” but to seek damages from CrowdStrike for the outage.

Delta Expects $500 Million Hit From CrowdStrike Outage

Airlines

Appeals Court Blocks Airline ‘Junk Fee’ Rule

An appeals court argued that the rule “likely exceeds the DOT’s authority and would irreparably harm airlines.”

Appeals Court Blocks Airline ‘Junk Fee’ Rule

Podcasts

Delta’s Meltdown, Venice’s Money Haul and Biz Travel Winners

Today’s podcast looks at Delta’s fifth day of chaos, Venice’s successful tourism fee, and U.S. cities where biz travel has rebounded.

Delta’s Meltdown, Venice’s Money Haul and Biz Travel Winners

Airlines

United Wants to Personalize Your In-Flight Ads

United is launching its own media network that will use customer demographic data to create more targeted ads and content for passengers.

United Wants to Personalize Your In-Flight Ads

Airlines

Biden Signs FAA Bill: Automatic Refunds, Biometrics and More Flights From D.C.

The sweeping bill includes a range of consumer protections, including automatic refunds and guaranteed family seating.

Biden Signs FAA Bill: Automatic Refunds, Biometrics and More Flights From D.C.

Podcasts

AI-Powered Travel Updates Will Make Translation Easier

Today's podcast looks at AI-powered travel tools, airlines suing to protect junk fees, and Booking's European challenge.

AI-Powered Travel Updates Will Make Translation Easier

Airlines

Major U.S. Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over Junk Fees Rule

Major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s “junk fees” rule, arguing that it the rule is a regulatory overreach that would create more confusion for consumers.

Major U.S. Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over Junk Fees Rule

Airlines

Automatic Refunds For Flyers: Here’s How it Works in Europe

The European Union’s rule gives a glimpse into how the U.S. may enforce its automatic refunds policy – though there are key differences.

Automatic Refunds For Flyers: Here’s How it Works in Europe