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Gamer recruitment drive results in ‘supercharged’ hiring campaign for new Air Traffic Controllers — 94% hiring goal hit in record time with $155,000 salary potential; ‘the strongest, sharpest workforce in aviation history’

The campaign to recruit video gamers into Air Traffic Control jobs has been a resounding success, according to U.S. Department of Transport head Secretary Sean P. Duffy.

Tom’s Hardware

US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage

The Biden administration opened a probe into ‌Delta following ⁠the CrowdStrike ⁠computer software outage, after other major carriers were able to resume normal operations much faster. A US Transportation Department spokesperson said the review showed that "Delta's passengers received prompt refunds, adequate baggage assistance, and appropriate assistance for passengers with…

The Economic Times

Potential sponsor of Sean Duffy’s controversial ‘road trip’ reality TV show pulled out over ethical concerns, report says

The Great American Road Trip, which stars the transportation secretary and his family, will premiere next month

The Independent UK

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Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

The Independent UK

‘Specific to Punjabi population’: MAGA activist claims thousands of US trucking companies operate under ‘No Name Given’

A conservative activist has claimed that “hundreds if not thousands” of trucking companies in the United States are registered under the name “No Name Given."

The Times of India

Southwest Airlines Gets $11 Million Fine Waiver By Trump Administration Over 2022 Holiday Travel Crisis

The Trump administration has decided to waive an $11 million fine that was levied on Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) in connection with a holiday travel crisis in 2022.

Benzinga

Sean Duffy Says Tim Walz Has 30 Days To Rectify Discrepancies Or Lose $30 Million In Federal Funds Amid Illegal CDL Row: 'Fix This Or…'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed Minnesota Governor and Democratic Party leader Tim Walz (D-Minn.) for illegally issuing Commercial Driving Licenses (CDLs).

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China's Big Three Airlines Protest US Move to Bar Routes Over Russian Airspace

China's top airlines oppose a U.S. plan to ban flights over Russia, warning of longer travel times and higher costs.

International Business Times

Transportation Policy Organization Launches Ad Campaign Criticizing Buttigieg

The Center for Transportation Policy criticizes Transportation Secretary Buttigieg's leadership at USDOT.

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Top Airlines Take Biden Administration To Court Over Junk Fees Disclosure Rule

Some of the world's most prominent airlines have sued the Biden government following a USDOT rule that requires airlines to disclose hidden fees so consumers will know what they're actually paying for before purchasing a ticket.

International Business Times

Navajo Nation objects to private moon mission placing human remains on the lunar surface

NASA has responded to the Navajo Nation's objections over a private mission placing human remains on the moon alongside agency science payloads.

Space

Russia-Ukraine war: Belgorod governor says shelling continues after two killed; missiles and drones shot down over Kyiv – as it happened

Attacks said to be ongoing in Russian border region, but no new casualties; Moscow launches sixth airstrike in six days

The Guardian - AU

Newly approved US flights by Chinese airlines avoid Russian airspace

Chinese airlines are avoiding flying over Russian airspace in newly approved flights to and from the United States, according to flight tracking website FlightAware and industry officials.

Reuters

Thousands of US government workers have data leaked online

Both current and former employees have had their data compromized.

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Biden Proposes New Rule to Help When Flights Get Canceled or Delayed

President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg proposed new rules to require airlines pay passengers when flights are canceled or delayed.

Caixin Global

U.S. Permits More Flights by Chinese Carriers

China’s airlines can fly 12 weekly round-trips to America, up from the current eight, U.S. Department of Transportation says

Al Jazeera

US OKs expansion of China flights in rare thaw between sides

US Transportation Department allows Chinese airlines to expand flights to 12 round trips each week.

The Independent UK

What the Biden administration has – and hasn’t – done in response to the Ohio train derailment

Pete Buttigieg said he planned to visit East Palestine

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Reuters

U.S. fines Virgin Atlantic $1.05 million for flying over Iraq

The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) said Tuesday it had fined Virgin Atlantic $1.05 million for flying in restricted airspace over Iraq on numerous occasions.

WEKU

Flight fare prices skyrocketed following Southwest's meltdown. Was it price gouging?

Passengers who looked for last-minute tickets encountered sky-high prices — in some cases, triple or quadruple the rate for the same route in the last few months. Experts say it's fairly normal.

WEKU

Southwest cancels another 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues

The airline's CEO says the company is hoping to be "back on track before next week." But until then, it's continuing on a reduced schedule.

Al Jazeera

US probes ‘unacceptable’ Southwest Airlines storm cancellations

Airline cancels more than two-thirds of scheduled flights over Christmas break amid a devastating winter storm.

Tribune News Service

Feds fine Frontier, 5 foreign airlines $7.25M over refunds for passenger cancellations, travel changes

Frontier Airlines, which serves all three of South Florida’s international airports, has been fined $2.2 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation over delays in compensating passengers for flight cancellations or significant changes in their travel plans.

Reuters

U.S. approves Delta, United bids to delay restart of Havana flights

The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) on Tuesday said it would allow Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to temporarily delay resuming flights to Cuba as they work to address logistical issues.

Reuters

U.S. suspends 26 Chinese flights in response to China flight cancellations

The U.S. government said on Thursday it will suspend 26 China-bound flights from the United States by four Chinese carriers in response to the Chinese government's decision to suspend some U.S. carrier flights over COVID-19 cases.

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