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Five airlines to share new long-haul flights to Washington’s Reagan National Airport

The Transportation Department rejected a bid by JetBlue Airways to add another flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Alaska Airlines To Complete Alaska Airlines To Complete Top News Billion Purchase Of Hawaiian Airlines Billion Purchase Of Hawaiian Airlines

Biden administration approves Alaska Airlines' acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines with conditions, enhancing competition and consumer protections.

New airline rule would make flying with children easier

Airlines have been pushing back against the campaign to eliminate ‘junk fees’

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

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Delta Air Lines Under Investigation For Passenger Treatment

Delta Air Lines faces investigation over flight disruptions caused by a global technology outage. Regulators scrutinize handling of cancellations and delays.

Vance has diverse record on tax, spending - Roll Call

First elected in 2022, JD Vance has struck interesting positions on budget and tax policy that go beyond his opposition to Ukraine aid.

Roll Call · Jul 17, 2024

Air travel is getting worse. That's what passengers are telling the US government

Air travel is getting more miserable

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024

Jerry Fritz, the Self-Described ‘Forrest Gump’ of the Industry, Prepares For Retirement

ONE Media’s Jerry Fritz reflects on the TV industry, regulation and his future

TV Tech · Jun 24, 2024

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Airlines Sue To Block Transparency Rule Over Passenger Fees

Major U.S. airlines challenge Biden administration's new rule on fee transparency, sparking legal battle. Transportation Department aims to protect consume...

Airlines must report fees, issue prompt refunds, new rules say - Roll Call

The Transportation Department finalized a rule requiring airlines to refund consumers for canceled or significantly delayed flights

Roll Call · Apr 24, 2024

Biden Administration Partners With States To Enforce Airline Laws

Biden administration collaborates with 15 states to enforce airline consumer-protection laws, empowering state investigations for passenger rights.

Biden Administration Provides 0 Million for Airport Improvements

The Biden administration is providing 0 million for improvements at 114 airports across the US, aiming to modernize airport terminals and enhance the tr...

Federal Register weekly update: Tops 85,000 pages

The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions.

Ballotpedia · Dec 9, 2023

Judging from the level of complaints, air travel is getting worse

Complaints about air travel are soaring

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Biden administration awards $653 million in grants for 41 projects to upgrade ports

The Transportation Department is awarding $653 million in grants to upgrade and improve 41 water-based ports across the United States

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

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Roll Call · Nov 1, 2023

Senate passes three fiscal 2024 spending bills in 'minibus' - Roll Call

The Senate passed three fiscal 2024 spending bills, wrapping Agriculture, Transportation-HUD and Military Construction VA into one package.

Roll Call · Aug 1, 2023

GOP readies fight against new fuel economy standards - Roll Call

Congressional Republicans say the Transportation Department’s proposed mileage standards will add to the cost of buying a car.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

Biden picks longtime transportation official as acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration has another acting leader at the controls

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Passengers to be compensated for flight delays and cancellations under new US rules

The US transportation secretary says ‘passengers should not foot the bill’ when airlines are at fault

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WEKU · May 8, 2023

Biden wants airlines to pay passengers whose flights are hit by preventable delays

No airline currently offers cash compensation in addition to refunds or amenities. The White House plans to change that. The move comes after a chaotic holiday travel season.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

US to propose new rules for airline cancellations, delays

The Biden administration is starting work on new regulations that it says will expand the rights of airline passengers

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