The funding will upgrade baggage systems, runways, and more across 32 states. The Federal Aviation Administration announced over $332 million for the modernization of American airports, distributing 171…
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Transportation Department Penalizes JetBlue $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
Half the penalty will be used to compensate affected customers. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined JetBlue $2 million for chronically delayed flights. While airlines are required…
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Transportation Department Proposes a Rule for Airline Accountability on Delays and Cancellations
New measures seek to protect passengers with compensation, free rebooking, and expense coverage for airline-caused disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated a rulemaking process to…
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FAA Awards $20 Million for Traffic Control Tower Upgrades
Twenty airports in 15 states will receive funding for construction or renovation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that 20 airports will receive $20 million to construct or upgrade…
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Transportation Department Clarifies New Rule on Airline Refunds
Passengers will be entitled to refunds in certain situations for canceled or significantly changed flights. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a rule in April 2024 to…
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Washington State Bomb Cyclone Knocks Out Power to 600,000
National Weather Service in Seattle reports gusts of over 101 mph near Vancouver Island. The Pacific Northwest experienced a powerful bombogenesis, or bomb cyclone, late Tuesday. Two people…
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DOE Releases Report on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Scaling Challenges
Tracks research and development projects, and highlights next steps. The Department of Energy (DOE) has released its latest report on efforts to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in…
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FAA Suspends All Flights to Haiti
U.S. Embassy warns of gang violence and danger in that country. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Notice to Airmen on Tuesday that prohibits U.S. civil aviation operations…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding to Improve Small Air Services
14 states are set to restore and improve flight routes to rural communities. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $12 million to 14 small air service programs…
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Federal Agencies Seek Public Input on State of U.S. Air Travel
Departments of Transportation and Justice are interested in the impact of consolidation on customer experience. President Biden’s administration recently requested public comment on the state of competition in…
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