Articles tagged “pete buttigieg”

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 | 2 days ago

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

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 | 4 weeks 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

Airlines

Buttigieg on Boeing 737 Max 9’s Return: ‘Until It Is Ready, It’s Not Ready’

The safety of the traveling public tops all other concerns when it comes to Boeing's 737 Max 9 plane, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

Edward Russell | 3 months ago

Buttigieg on Boeing 737 Max 9’s Return: ‘Until It Is Ready, It’s Not Ready’

Ground Transport

Biden Administration Unveils $8 Billion for Train Projects, With First U.S. High-Speed Rail Line

President Biden is living up to his nickname Amtrak Joe with some big dollars for new passenger rail service across the country.

Edward Russell | 4 months ago

Biden Administration Unveils $8 Billion for Train Projects, With First U.S. High-Speed Rail Line

Airlines

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather.

Edward Russell | 5 months ago

U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Airline Weekly

Airlines Prepare for U.S. Government Shutdown that Could Snarl Flights, Delay Upgrades

A minute after midnight Sunday morning the U.S. government will shutdown, barring an eleventh hour deal in Congress. That has big implications for airlines and the aviation industry, and not just in terms of air traffic controllers.

7 months ago
Airlines Prepare for U.S. Government Shutdown that Could Snarl Flights, Delay Upgrades

Airline Weekly

U.S. Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Controller Shortage

A U.S. government shutdown would "stop" air traffic controller hiring and training just as the FAA is beginning to address a staffing shortage, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned.

7 months ago
U.S. Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Controller Shortage

Tourism

Open Letter to the Travel Industry: You Won’t Win This ‘Junk Fee’ Fight

The junk fee issue has gone mainstream and the travel industry has no choice in how to respond: It cannot win this battle. It cannot fight back. There's no chance it will win.

Rafat Ali | 9 months ago

Open Letter to the Travel Industry: You Won’t Win This ‘Junk Fee’ Fight