Articles tagged “Department of Transportation”

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 | 4 months ago

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

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Southwest Hires Consultant to Assess the Airline’s Tech Systems

The CEO of Southwest Airlines issued a statement to customers with new details about actions the company is taking following the debacle in the last week of December.  The most notable new information that CEO Bob Jordan shared is that the company has created a board committee to review the company’s response during that time,…

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Airlines

U.S. Goes After Higher Penalties for Airlines Breaking Consumer Rules

The furore surrounding Southwest Airlines and its refunds following recent storms means the spotlight is back once again on passenger rights — and big fines.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 5 months ago

U.S. Goes After Higher Penalties for Airlines Breaking Consumer Rules

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President Biden Calls for Airlines to Reveal All Fees Upfront

During a press conference on Monday, President Joe Biden endorsed a new proposal from the U.S. Transportation Department that would make airlines disclose relevant fees early in a consumer's shopping process. (See full document, below). "You should know the full cost of your ticket right when you're comparison shopping," Biden said in brief remarks. He…

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

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Airlines Told to Stop Charging Adults Extra for Adjacent Seating for Children

The U.S. Office of Aviation Consumer Protection has issued a notice urging airlines to do “everything in their power” to ensure children aged 13 or below are seated next to an accompanying adult with no additional charge. The U.S. Department of Transport said it continued to receive a low number of complaints from consumers about…

Matthew Parsons | 11 months ago

Airlines

Transportation Will Play Vital Role in Pandemic Recovery, Buttigieg Vows During Hearing

Confirmation hearings can be contentious, but Thursday's hearing to confirm Pete Buttigieg as the nation's first open LGBTQ cabinet member seemed more like a gathering of old friends. But Buttigieg was clear: transportation can play a leading role in bringing the country back.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 2 years ago

Transportation Will Play Vital Role in Pandemic Recovery, Buttigieg Vows During Hearing

Airlines

Transportation Secretary Chao Resigns Leaving Little Legacy for Travel Industry

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is the first, but likely not the last, top Trump official to resign after the president stoked a violent siege of the U.S. Capitol. How will she be remembered by travel leaders? Better question may be: Will she be remembered?

Edward Russell, Skift | 2 years ago

Transportation Secretary Chao Resigns Leaving Little Legacy for Travel Industry

Airlines

Travelers With Food Allergies Gain New Legal Backing From U.S. Government

Food-allergic flyers have long suffered inconsistent policies and enforcement when it comes to airlines protecting their health in the skies. That's why new clarity from the Department of Transportation is welcome news.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Travelers With Food Allergies Gain New Legal Backing From U.S. Government

Tourism

What Looms for the Travel Industry in D.C. After the Midterms

Midterm elections have rarely been this galvanizing or controversial. For industry observers and executives, the question remains of how changes in Washington will impact the business of travel. With a divided government, expect most of the changes to regulations to come from the Trump administration.

Maryam Khan Cope, Skift | 5 years ago

What Looms for the Travel Industry in D.C. After the Midterms