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Have The USA’s Fake Service Animal Rules Gone Too Far?
Nearly 500 complaints from people with disabilities were reported last year.
American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million For Unlawful Tarmac Delays
The fine is part of the Department of Transportation's wider work on strengthening passengers' rights.
Airlines Warned As 5G Deadline Approaches Again
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gives airlines a final warning to update equipment before boosted 5G signals begin July 1.
Asia Pacific Airlines Challenges Nauru Airlines' USDOT Application
Asia Pacific Airlines opposes the US Department of Transportation granting Nauru Airlines' application.
The Main Causes Of USDOT's 77,656 Air Travel Complaints In 2022
Nearly 10,000 complaints last year were against Southwest Airlines.
Department Of Justice Joins Department Of Transportation Probe Into Southwest Airlines Holiday Meltdown
Both departments will work together to determine whether the airline’s scheduling practices were unrealistic.
Average US Domestic Fares Increased 14.1% In 2022
Average US domestic airfares have increased considerably in the past two years, but they are still below their pre-pandemic peak of $403.
2022 US Passenger Traffic Reaches 88% Of 2019 Levels
The DOT has released passenger traffic data for 2022.
US Transport Department Defends FAA Administrator Nominee
Phil Washington has come under fire in Congress, but the Biden administration is backing the former Army veteran and chief of Denver Airport.
USDOT Asks Congress To Stop Airlines Charging Family Seating Fees
If passed, the bill would see an end to US airlines charging families to sit together.
US Airlines Added Over 3,000 Jobs In January
Airlines are hiring thousands of workers every month nationwide as they prepare for what may be the busiest travel summer in US history.
US Senators Hope To Strengthen Passenger Protections
The proposed legislation aims to reduce fees and establish minimum compensation requirements for passengers bumped from overbooked flights.
USDOT Wants To Raise Fines For Airline Violations Of Consumer Rights
The announcement follows the mass chaos surrounding the holidays.
American Carriers Carried 75.1 Million Passengers in September 2022
US airlines carried 75.1 million passengers both domestically and internationally in September 2022.
United States Aviation Fuel Prices Drop 1.2% From September
Fuel prices fall as usage continues to increase month on month.
US Carriers Oppose DOT Flight Delay Compensation Push
A trade group representing major airlines claims the government's request will raise the cost of travel and cause confusion.
Southwest Under Fire For Scrapping Peanut Allergy Pre-Boarding
The change in policy has upset a number of frequent travelers, and could lead to legal action against the airline.
Making History: FAA Extends Minimum Rest Period For Flight Attendants
Today's announcement is a victory of a battle that flight attendants have been fighting for decades.
US Airline Complaints Up 270% From 2019
The rise in complaints comes as US airlines struggle with labor shortages