Articles tagged “lahood”

Airlines

Former Transportation Secretary LaHood Lands Position with Bloomberg’s Transportation Coalition

Bloomberg is honing his reputation as Mr. Transportation, although the idea of congestion pricing didn't fly with New York-area commuters. It isn't surprise that he would reach out to LaHood, although this co-chairmanship doesn't sound like a full-time gig. Let's see where LaHood lands next.

Former Transportation Secretary LaHood Lands Position with Bloomberg’s Transportation Coalition

Airlines

DOT’s LaHood expresses optimism about sequestration compromise

It's going to be a crazy week ahead as both sides posture about sequestration, and the shape of the aviation system over the next year hangs in the balance.

Airlines

Cities and communities across the U.S. react to airport closure threat

The newspaper reports and ensuing passenger worries will likely move most U.S. voters towards the center and towards the president in the current budget debate.

Tourism

Huge cuts in national parks operations coming if sequester proceeds

Huge cuts in national parks operations coming if sequester proceeds

Airlines

DOT warns of extensive airport closures and long delays if sequester proceeds

The threat of a nation full of angry, delayed flyers should push Congress and the Obama administration towards a solution beforehand, but there will likely be pain before a compromise is reached.

DOT warns of extensive airport closures and long delays if sequester proceeds

Airlines

Activist DOT collects $3.6 million for airlines’ consumer-protection violations in 2012

This U.S. Department of Transportation has passed the most consumer-friendly regulations in the history of U.S. aviation, but that doesn't stop airlines from breaking the rules.

Activist DOT collects $3.6 million for airlines’ consumer-protection violations in 2012